I Ran
Blake Lewis/Darude Lyrics
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I never thought I'd meet a girl like you
Meet a girl like you
With auburn hair and tawny eyes
The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through
Hypnotize me through
I just ran, I ran all night and day
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't, I couldn't, I couldn't get away
Reached out a hand to touch your face
Youre slowly disappearing from my view
Disappearing from my view
Reached out a hand to try again
I'm floating in a beam of light with you
A beam of light with you
And I ran
I ran so far away
I just ran
I ran all night and day
And I ran, I ran so far away
I just ran, I ran all night and day
And I ran, I ran so far away
I just ran, I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away, couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't, I couldn't, I couldn't get away
The lyrics to "I Ran" describe the encounter between the singer and a girl he meets on the avenue. He is caught off guard by her beauty and is immediately hypnotized by her eyes. The singer is then faced with the dilemma of being unable to escape his feelings for her as he describes in the refrain, "I ran so far away, I just ran all night and day, I couldn't get away". He finds himself reaching out to touch her face, but she slowly disappears from view. However, he manages to come across her again and is overwhelmed with a sense of euphoria as he is transported to another world floating in a beam of light with her.
The lyrics could be interpreted as portraying the singer's struggle with finding someone he feels strongly for, but being unable to escape the powerful attraction he has towards them. Despite his attempts to distance himself from this person, they always seem to find their way back into his life. The theme of feeling trapped by this kind of love is echoed in the repetition of "I couldn't get away", suggesting the singer is aware that he is unable to escape the hold this person has over him.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Ran" evoke a sense of longing and yearning for someone who the singer cannot shake off, even if they try their hardest. The description of being enveloped in a beam of light, floating alongside the girl who has hypnotized him, provides a sense of hope and possibility, suggesting that, despite the struggles the singer is facing, they can't help but be pulled towards this person.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked along the avenue
I strolled along the street
I never thought I'd meet a girl like you
I never expected to encounter someone like you
Meet a girl like you
Encounter someone with your qualities
With auburn hair and tawny eyes
You have reddish-brown hair and brownish-yellow eyes
The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through
Your eyes have a captivating effect on me
And I ran, I ran so far away
I hurriedly fled a great distance
I just ran, I ran all night and day
I kept up my quick pace for hours and the entire night
I couldn't get away
I failed to make my escape
Reached out a hand to touch your face
I extended an arm to feel your cheek
Youre slowly disappearing from my view
You are gradually fading away from my sight
Disappearing from my view
Gradually becoming invisible to me
Reached out a hand to try again
I made another attempt to touch you
I'm floating in a beam of light with you
We are levitating in a slender stream of light
And I ran
I hurriedly fled
And I ran, I ran so far away
I hurriedly fled a great distance
And I ran, I ran so far away
I hurriedly fled a great distance
I just ran, I ran all night and day
I kept up my quick pace for hours and the entire night
I couldn't get away
I failed to make my escape
I couldn't get away
I failed to make my escape
I couldn't get away
I failed to make my escape
I couldn't get away, couldn't get away
I was unable to escape, no matter how hard I tried
I couldn't get away
I failed to make my escape
I couldn't get away
I failed to make my escape
I couldn't get away
I failed to make my escape
I couldn't, I couldn't, I couldn't get away
I was unable to escape, no matter how hard I tried
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alistair Michael Score, Francis Maudsley, Michael Score, Paul E Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I walked along the avenue
I never thought I'd meet a girl like you
Meet a girl like you
With auburn hair and tawny eyes
The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through
Hypnotize me through
And I ran, I ran so far away
I just ran, I ran all night and day
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't, I couldn't, I couldn't get away
Reached out a hand to touch your face
Youre slowly disappearing from my view
Disappearing from my view
Reached out a hand to try again
I'm floating in a beam of light with you
A beam of light with you
And I ran
I ran so far away
I just ran
I ran all night and day
And I ran, I ran so far away
I just ran, I ran all night and day
And I ran, I ran so far away
I just ran, I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away, couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't get away
I couldn't, I couldn't, I couldn't get away
@AfterSkool
It's almost 2018 and this tune sounds better than ever. Pure heavenly bliss. Thank you Gareth.
@breakbeatlover9240
Gareth is a GOD...
@SuperMrBlaze
I can't really think of a better remix ever than this!
@Com9448
it's actually..By Darude....
@defective6811
Turn back! The future doesn't get better! Run while you can!
@Thandran
3:52... this is the epitome of trance. Sheer perfection. Kudos to you, Mr. Emery. Fucking kudos to you.
@sabrina7801
I absolutely LOVE this song!!!
@kajismusic
I haven't heard a single bad remix from Gareth.. I mean I'm speechles! THIS IS GREAT!! Keep up the good work! :)
@SlamHannigan
This track re-awakened my deep and abiding love for 80s music. Gareth Emery is a true virtuoso.
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