Soon after forming, American Authors caught the attention of Island Records, which signed the band to a record deal. Their debut album "Oh, What a Life" was released on Mar 04, 2014. And the song 'Hit It' was included in EA Sports game FIFA 14.
Their Second Album, 'What We Live For' , was released on 13th of May 2016. Which included upbeat songs like 'I'm Born To Run' , 'What We Live For' and 'Pride'.
Their 3rd Album, 'Seasons' was released on 1st of February 2019, which has a different taste then the first 2 Albums by the Band, Where the first 2 were more Upbeat, Seasons was more about dark sides and inner sides of the Band and Life.
After releasing a streak of Singles in late 2019 and Early 2020, American Authors put out their EP 'Counting Down' on the 18th of September 2020.
In the summer of 2021, the band announced they are parting ways with James Adam, the bands guitarist.
The bands lineup was now: Zachary Barret (Guitar, Vocals) , Matt Sanchez (Producer, Drums) , Dave Rublin (Bass Guitar)
On 25th June 2021 , the band released their first single as a trio, 'Nice and Easy' featuring a collaboration with Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray.
I'm Born To Run
American Authors Lyrics
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Give me grace, bury my sins
Shattered glass and black holes
Can't hold me back from where I need to go
Oh oh oh
Yellow hills and valleys deep
Stranger things have come and gone
To see the world and take the throne
Don't hold back
Oh, I won't hold back
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
A winding road where strangers meet
To feel the love of a warm drink
My body moves, it's speaking loud
Don't have to say what I'm thinking now
Don't hold back
Oh, I won't hold back
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done
I live my life like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done
I live my life like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done (I was born, born, born, born, born to run)
I live my life like I'm born to run (I was born, born, born, born, born to run)
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
Oh oh oh
The lyrics of "I'm Born To Run" by American Authors is a call to live life to the fullest and explore the world without fear of consequences. The song talks about the desire to travel to different places, meet strangers, and experience new things. The singer is driven by an inner force that pushes him to go wherever he wants, do whatever he wants, and live every day as if it were his last.
The first verse talks about running down rocky cliffs, asking for grace to bury sins, and facing shattered glass and black holes. These images represent the obstacles that the singer must overcome to achieve his goals. He is determined to keep moving forward, and nothing can hold him back from where he needs to go. The second verse talks about the singer's desire to see Paris and Tokyo, be careless, and break bones if necessary. The idea here is that he is willing to take risks and face any challenges to live the life he wants.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm born to run" several times, emphasizing the singer's belief that his destiny is to be free and explore the world. The use of the phrase "like I'm gonna die young" further reinforces this concept, as it implies that the singer wants to make the most of every moment and never waste time.
In summary, "I'm Born To Run" is a song about living life without regrets and following your dreams. The singer is driven by a sense of purpose and knows that he was born to explore the world and take risks.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm born to run down rocky cliffs
I have an inherent desire to overcome difficult obstacles and challenges, even if it means taking risks
Give me grace, bury my sins
Forgive my mistakes and shortcomings, and help me move forward with a clean slate
Shattered glass and black holes
Even in times of chaos and darkness, I refuse to be held down or defeated
Can't hold me back from where I need to go
No matter what obstacles or setbacks I encounter, I am determined to pursue my goals and aspirations
Yellow hills and valleys deep
I appreciate and embrace the beauty of the world around me, and draw inspiration from it
I watch them move under my feet
I am constantly moving forward, exploring new places and experiencing new things
Stranger things have come and gone
I have faced challenges and hurdles before, but have learned to overcome them and keep moving forward
To see the world and take the throne
I have big ambitions and dreams, and am willing to work hard to achieve them
Don't hold back
I refuse to let fear or hesitation stop me from pursuing my goals and aspirations
Oh, I won't hold back
I am determined and confident in my abilities to succeed, and won't let anything hold me back
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
I want to make the most of every moment, and live my life to the fullest without regrets
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I am constantly driven to achieve more and do better, never settling for mediocrity
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
I realize that life is short, and want to make the most of every opportunity
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I refuse to be held back by societal norms or expectations, and want to live my life on my own terms
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I have a sense of wanderlust and adventure, and want to explore the world and experience new cultures
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I am willing to take risks and embrace the unknown, even if it means facing potential consequences
All these things I've seen and done
I have lived a full and exciting life, filled with experiences and accomplishments
I live my life like I'm born to run
I approach life with a sense of purpose and determination, never letting anything hold me back from pursuing my dreams
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RUBLIN, JAMES SHELLEY, KEVIN FISHER, MATTHEW SANCHEZ, ZAC BARNETT
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I'm born to run down rocky cliffs
Give me grace, bury my sins
Shattered glass and black holes
Can't hold me back from where I need to go
Oh...
Yellow hills and valleys deep
I watch them move under my feet
Stranger things have come and gone
To see the world and take the throne
Don't hold back
Oh, I won't hold back
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
A winding road where strangers meet
To feel the love of a warm drink
My body moves, it's speaking loud
Don't have to say what I'm thinking now
Don't hold back
Oh, I won't hold back
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done
I live my life like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done
I live my life like I'm born to run(I was born, born, born, born, born to run
I was born, born, born, born, born to run)
All these things I've seen and done
I live my life like I'm born to run
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run.
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Shantanu Bondre
Here's the lyrics:-
I'm born to run down rocky cliffs
Give me grace, bury my sins
Shattered glass and black holes
Can't hold me back from where I need to go
Oh oh oh
Yellow hills and valleys deep
I watch them move under my feet
Stranger things have come and gone
To see the world and take the throne
Don't hold back
Oh, I won't hold back
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
A winding road where strangers meet
To feel the love of a warm drink
My body moves, it's speaking loud
Don't have to say what I'm thinking now
Don't hold back
Oh, I won't hold back
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done
I live my life like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done
I live my life like I'm born to run
All these things I've seen and done (I was born, born, born, born, born to run)
I live my life like I'm born to run (I was born, born, born, born, born to run)
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come
Do whatever I want like I'm born to run
I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo
I wanna be careless even if I break my bones
I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young
Like it's never enough, like I'm born to run
Oh oh oh
Potato Patahto
This song saved me when i was really down and nearly gave up finishing my university study.
The "I want to see Paris, I want to see Tokyo" made me cry in the campus hallway after my thesis proposal got rejected and because i really really wanted to go and study in Tokyo.
Months later i finally able to finished my study and now I am living in Tokyo.
Thank you, really thank you so much for this song.
Haskel Stone
enrimoe good job๐
moniesworld
Good Job keep pushing๐
Dum Dum
Really...
Kagayaki Raion
Hey, what was your thesis about?
Ian Drane
Wow Iโm really glad this help you good luck
Jagrit Budhiraja
this band needs to be more popular. who else agrees?
Ethan Page
jagrit budhiraja me
Just Another Destiny Player
jagrit budhiraja I agree
Doge
jagrit budhiraja me