Runnin'
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These four lonely walls have changed the way I feel
The way I feel
I'm standing still
And nothing else matters now, you're not here
So where are you?
I've been callin' you
I'm missin' you
Where else can I go? Where else can I go?
Chasin' you, chasin' you
Memories turn to dust
Please don't bury us, I got you
I got you

Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
Together we'll win it all
I ain't runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
I'm ready to face it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all

I've outrun the fears that chased
They're standin' still
I'm runnin' still
I'm runnin' still
And every voice that cried inside my head, forever drives
Forever drives
I've killed the lights, oh

Where else can I go?
And where else can I go?
Chasing you, chasing you oh

Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
Together we'll win it all
I ain't runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
I'm ready to face it all

If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all




If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all

Overall Meaning

"Runnin'" is a powerful ballad about facing one's fears and taking responsibility for one's own life. The song's lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped by one's own thoughts and memories, and the desire to escape that self-imposed prison. The first line, "These four lonely walls have changed the way I feel," suggests that the singer is stuck in a physical or emotional space that is limiting their ability to grow and change.


Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges their own past mistakes and recognizes that they must take an active role in their own healing and growth. They sing, "Ain't runnin' from myself no more / Together we'll win it all / I'm ready to face it all," indicating that they are no longer willing to hide from their problems or rely on others to solve them.


The repetition of the phrase "runnin', runnin', runnin'" creates a sense of urgency and persistence, emphasizing the singer's determination to break free from their past and move forward.


Overall, "Runnin'" is a powerful anthem about taking control of one's own life and facing challenges head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

These four lonely walls have changed the way I feel
Being alone has drastically altered my emotional state


The way I feel
My emotional state is vastly different from before


I'm standing still
I am stagnant and not progressing emotionally


And nothing else matters now, you're not here
Your absence is all-consuming and everything else seems insignificant


So where are you?
I am desperately seeking your presence


I've been callin' you
I have attempted to reach you through communication


I'm missin' you
I am experiencing a deep sense of loss without you


Where else can I go? Where else can I go?
I have exhausted my options and am at a loss for where to turn


Chasin' you, chasin' you
I am actively pursuing you, trying to catch up


Memories turn to dust
The memories of us are becoming distant and hazy


Please don't bury us, I got you
Don't let our relationship fade away, I am committed to us


Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
I am constantly moving and chasing after something


Runnin', runnin', runnin'
I am continuously on the move


Ain't runnin' from myself no more
I am no longer avoiding my true self


Together we'll win it all
We will be victorious as partners


I ain't runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
I am no longer fleeing or avoiding anything


I'm ready to face it all
I am fully prepared to confront any challenge or obstacle


If I lose myself, I lose it all
My entire sense of self and identity is at stake if I fail


I've outrun the fears that chased
I have overcome the anxiety and apprehension that used to haunt me


They're standin' still
My former fears are no longer a threat and are frozen in place


I'm runnin' still
I am still in motion, chasing after something


And every voice that cried inside my head, forever drives
Past negative thoughts and doubts still linger and motivate me


Forever drives
These voices continue to push and fuel me


I've killed the lights, oh
I am intentionally cutting myself off from distractions and negative influences




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLA WILLIAMS, DEAN MCINTOSH, JONNY COFFER, SHAHID KHAN, BEYONCE KNOWLES

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@peteromondi9871

Lyrics
These four lonely walls have changed the way I feel
The way I feel
I'm standing still
And nothing else matters now, you're not here
So where are you?
I've been callin' you
I'm missin' you
Where else can I go? Where else can I go?
Chasin' you, chasin' you
Memories turn to dust
Please don't bury us, I got you
I got you

Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
Together we'll win it all
I ain't runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
I'm ready to face it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all

I've outrun the fears that chased
They're standin' still
I'm runnin' still
I'm runnin' still
And every voice that cried inside my head, forever drives
Forever drives
I've killed the lights, oh
Where else can I go?
And where else can I go?
Chasing you, chasing you oh

Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
Together we'll win it all
I ain't runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
I'm ready to face it all

If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all



@halilylmaz1507

These four lonely walls have changed the way I feel
The way I feel
I'm standing still
And nothing else matters now, you're not here
So where are you?
I've been callin' you
I'm missin' you
Where else can I go? Where else can I go?
Chasin' you, chasin' you
Memories turn to dust
Please don't bury us, I got you
I got you
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
Together we'll win it all
I ain't runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
I'm ready to face it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all
I've outrun the fears that chased
They're standin' still
I'm runnin' still
I'm runnin' still
And every voice that cried inside my head, forever drives
Forever drives
I've killed the lights, oh
Where else can I go?
And where else can I go?
Chasing you, chasing you oh
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
Together we'll win it all
I ain't runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Ain't runnin' from myself no more
I'm ready to face it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all
If I lose myself, I lose it all



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