A self-taught musician, Macdonald began by playing her father's guitar after being inspired by Travis at the T in the Park Festival in 2000, where she heard Travis' song "Turn" and wanted to play it herself. She started performing in pubs and coffee houses around Glasgow at the age of 15. She signed a record deal with Vertigo, the same record label which hosts The Killers and Razorlight. Her first single, Poison Prince, was released on May 7, 2007. Her debut album, This Is the Life, was released on July 30, 2007. "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" was released in March 2010 as the lead single from her second studio album, A Curious Thing, which was released on 8 March 2010.
Macdonald's third album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released on June 11, 2012. The lead single, Slow It Down, is about her being a petrol head.
Run
Amy Macdonald Lyrics
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Cos I can't see, I can't see no more
Will you tell me when the song stops playing
Cos I can't hear, I can't hear no more
She said I don't know what you're living for
She said I don't know what you're living for at all
He said I don't know what you're living for
But I will run until my feet no longer run no more
And I will kiss until my lips no longer feel no more
And I will love until my heart it aches
And I will love until my heart it breaks
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
Will you tell me when the fighting's over
Cos I can't take, I can't take no more
Will you tell me when the day is done
Cos I can't run, I can't run no more
She said I don't know what you did it for
She said I don't know what you did it for at all
He said I don't know what you did it for
He said I don't know what you did it for at all
But I will run until my feet no longer run no more
And I will kiss until my lips no longer feel no more
And I will love until my heart it aches
And I will love until my heart it breaks
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
And I will love until my heart it aches
And I will love until my heart it breaks
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
The lyrics of "Run" revolve around the idea of pushing oneself until there is nothing left to give. The first verse describes a sense of sensory overload, where the singer asks for assistance in knowing when to stop seeing and hearing. This could represent a feeling of being overwhelmed, possibly in a relationship or in life in general. The lines "She said I don't know what you're living for" and "He said I don't know what you're living for" indicate a lack of understanding from others toward the singer's drive to keep going.
Despite this, the chorus declares that the singer will keep going until they physically cannot anymore. The repetition of "And I will love until my heart it aches / And I will love until my heart it breaks" shows that the singer's determination to keep giving love will not falter, even if it causes them pain.
The second verse continues with the theme of needing someone to guide the singer, this time with the idea of knowing when to stop fighting and resting at the end of a long day. Again, the lack of understanding from others is highlighted with "She said I don't know what you did it for" and "He said I don't know what you did it for."
The chorus is repeated twice more, each time emphasizing the singer's willingness to continuously give love until there is "nothing more to live for."
Overall, the lyrics of "Run" convey a sense of perseverance and determination, even in the face of adversity and misunderstanding from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you tell me when the lights are fading
Asking for help to recognize when things are getting dark and hard to see
Cos I can't see, I can't see no more
Feeling lost and needing guidance to keep going
Will you tell me when the song stops playing
Asking for help to recognize when hope and inspiration are running out
Cos I can't hear, I can't hear no more
Feeling numb and needing someone to support and listen
She said I don't know what you're living for
Feeling misunderstood and judged by someone who lacks empathy
She said I don't know what you're living for at all
Being criticized and invalidated for one's life choices
He said I don't know what you're living for
Being confronted with someone who doesn't understand one's motivation
He said I don't know what you're living for at all
Feeling disconnected and unsupported by the people around
But I will run until my feet no longer run no more
Finding the strength to keep going and pursue one's dreams, despite obstacles and doubts
And I will kiss until my lips no longer feel no more
Choosing to embrace life and love fully, until there's no more energy left
And I will love until my heart it aches
Living with passion and intensity, even if it means getting hurt and feeling vulnerable
And I will love until my heart it breaks
Choosing to take risks and open up emotionally, regardless of the outcome
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
Living with purpose and meaning, by giving and receiving love unconditionally
Will you tell me when the fighting's over
Asking for reassurance that there's still hope for peace and harmony
Cos I can't take, I can't take no more
Feeling overwhelmed and needing a break from conflict and struggle
Will you tell me when the day is done
Asking for support to make it through the day and reach the end of a difficult journey
Cos I can't run, I can't run no more
Feeling tired and out of breath, both physically and emotionally
She said I don't know what you did it for
Being questioned and doubted for one's actions and decisions
She said I don't know what you did it for at all
Feeling misunderstood and judged, without a chance to explain oneself
He said I don't know what you did it for
Facing disapproval and skepticism, without any context or understanding
He said I don't know what you did it for at all
Feeling dismissed and rejected, without being given a chance to communicate
And I will love until my heart it aches
Choosing to love fully and passionately, even if it means risking getting hurt and feeling emotional pain
And I will love until my heart it breaks
Taking the leap of faith to love, even if it means experiencing heartbreak and disappointment
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
Living with passion and purpose, by giving and receiving love unconditionally, even if it means sacrificing everything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMY ELIZABETH MACDONALD
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Run Lyrics ~ AMY MACDONALD
Will you tell me when the lights are fading?
'Cause I can't see, I can't see no more
Will you tell me when the song stops playing?
'Cause I can't hear, I can't hear no more
She said, "I don't know what you're living for"
She said, "I don't know what you're living for at all"
He said, "I don't know what you're living for"
He said, "I don't know what you're living for at all"
But I will run until my feet no longer run no more
And I will kiss until my lips no longer feel no more
And I will love until my heart it aches
And I will love until my heart it breaks
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
Will you tell me when the fighting's over?
'Cause I can't take, I can't take no more
Will you tell me when the day is done?
'Cause I can't run, I can't run no more
She said, "I don't know what you did it for"
She said, "I don't know what you did it for at all"
He said, "I don't know what you did it for"
He said, "I don't know what you did it for at all"
But I will run until my feet no longer run no more
And I will kiss until my lips no longer feel no more
And I will love until my heart it aches
And I will love until my heart it breaks
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
And I will love until my heart it aches
And I will love until my heart it breaks
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for
Waidi
Most underrated song of all time
Max Power
You could well be right my friend.
TheQueenOfWords
every time I listen to one of her songs, I could start crying. How can a song be so beautiful? This voice...this melody...this lyrics...perfect song.
Chris Lucas
Makes me cry everytime I sing it to myself. Makes me think about a girl i've fallen in love with, we've known each other since school.
And we're both 46 now.
Jakub Bares
A true masterpiece. A proof that even in the 21st century we do have singers that can make powerful music.
timbum1000
This song sends shivers down my spine when she sings the chorus. Brilliant song. Brilliant and beautiful performer.
Brenda Moreski
Amy Macdonald is an awesome singer, deserves success and recognition, I'm your fan since the beginning <3
badzd
I'm not a fan of her music bt I LOVE this song, it hits my heart when she sings the chorus. Hope it goes in at number one.
StrangerToEarth
Wow... I just love Amy! Her song This is the Life is brilliant! She is probably the best female vocalist at the moment! 10/10
Stephanie Yates
And I will love until there's nothing more to live for.....2020 and this song is still 1 of my all time 😘