Running in Place
As It Stands Lyrics


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Well I'm nineteen years old
I don't know where I'm going yet
Or who I'm going to be
Maybe its because I'm indecisive
Or maybe just a little confused
I'm so scared of the future
And so hung up on the past
Someone tell me what's wrong and what's going on
Inside my f**ked up head

Give me some sign
What is my point in being here?
Tell me what's going on
With this world today

Maybe I need some time alone
So I can decide on my own
What is right for me?

Thought I had it all figured out


I'd be a veterinarian and a part-time football star
But the novelty wore off so fast
That I was stuck at the beginning again
I'm still scared of the future
And still hung up on the past
Someone tell me is what I'm doing
Something I won't regret?

Give me some sign
What is my point in being here?
Tell me what's going on
With this world today
Tell me where it went wrong
So I have something to lean on
Give me a chance to learn
What I want for me
Maybe I need some time alone




So I can decide on my own
What is right for me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Running In Place" by As It Stands depict a young person who is struggling to find their purpose and identity in life. The singer is only nineteen years old and feels lost, unsure of where they are going or who they want to be. The repetition of feeling scared of the future and being hung up on the past suggests a difficulty of moving forward and an internal conflict. The singer is searching for guidance and validation from others, asking for a sign or for someone to tell them what's wrong with their "f**ked up head."


The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to define themselves before, thinking they had it all figured out with wanting to be a veterinarian and a part-time football star. However, it seems that the singer quickly became disillusioned with that plan and is left feeling stuck again.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm nineteen years old
I'm currently nineteen years old.


I don't know where I'm going yet
I'm unsure about where my life is headed.


Or who I'm going to be
I'm unsure about who I'll become in the future.


Maybe its because I'm indecisive
My uncertainty is likely due to my lack of ability to make decisions.


Or maybe just a little confused
It's also possible that I'm just a bit confused about my life direction.


I'm so scared of the future
I have a lot of anxiety about what lies ahead in life.


And so hung up on the past
I also tend to dwell on past events instead of focusing on the present and the future.


Someone tell me what's wrong and what's going on
I'm seeking guidance from someone who can help me understand my situation better.


Inside my f**ked up head
My thoughts and emotions are currently in a state of turmoil.


Give me some sign
I'm hoping for some sort of indication or direction about what to do next.


What is my point in being here?
I'm questioning the reason for my existence and my purpose in the world.


Tell me what's going on
I'm also seeking understanding about the current state of the world and its issues.


With this world today
I'm concerned about the state of society and the world in general.


Maybe I need some time alone
I'm considering taking some time for myself to reflect and make decisions.


So I can decide on my own
I think it's important to make independent choices for myself.


What is right for me?
I want to figure out what decisions and actions align with my own values and desires.


Thought I had it all figured out
In the past, I believed I had my life figured out and had clear goals and aspirations.


I'd be a veterinarian and a part-time football star
Specifically, I had goals to become a veterinarian as well as pursue a career in football.


But the novelty wore off so fast
However, I quickly lost interest in these aspirations.


That I was stuck at the beginning again
I'm now back to feeling lost and uncertain about my future.


Someone tell me is what I'm doing
I would appreciate someone's input on whether the choices I'm making are the right ones.


Something I won't regret?
I'm worried about making a decision that I'll come to regret in the future.


Tell me where it went wrong
I'm seeking understanding about where things went wrong and how to avoid similar mistakes in the future.


So I have something to lean on
I want to have a solid foundation to build my life choices upon.


Give me a chance to learn
I'm requesting an opportunity to learn and grow.


What I want for me
Ultimately, I want to gain clarity about my personal goals and desires.


What is right for me?
I want to make choices that align with my own values and that feel right for me.


Maybe I need some time alone
I'm considering taking time to reflect and make decisions independently.


So I can decide on my own
I want to be able to make my own decisions without relying too heavily on the opinions of others.


What is right for me?
Ultimately, I want to figure out what decisions and actions align with my own values and desires.




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Ben Hardin

Smooooth sounds from the Florida boyz!

Hiro McNulty

I randomly ordered this cd years and years ago online. Any idea if they made other music or formed other bands?

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