when the road runs out
Blonde Redhead-Devastations Lyrics
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Same time next week, I′ll have you again
Don't be late, don′t be late, baby don't be late
Don't forget when the road runs out on you
I′ll marry you, I′ll marry you, I will marry you
Oh must we? Can you oh? The way you would, oh
Worry, I'm not so confident, you keep hurting me
Mi corazón, mi corazón, I′m not the same girl
Same time next week, I'll have you again
When the sun comes out, when the moon goes out
We′ll sweep through our secrets and say... (And say)
Lalalala la lala: Lalalala la lala: Lalalala la lala
La lala: La lalala: La lala: Lalala
Give me ten minutes
Before you leave
Give me ten minutes
Before you leave
Give me ten minutes
The lyrics of Blonde Redhead's "When the Road Runs Out" is cryptic and open to interpretation, but it seems to describe a relationship that is on the brink of collapse. The repetition of the phrase "same time next week, I'll have you again" suggests a recurring pattern of infidelity, and the pleading tone of the singer's voice implies a desperate attempt to keep the relationship going. The line "don't forget when the road runs out on you, I'll marry you" could be interpreted as a last-ditch effort to save the partnership. The singer is asking their partner not to forget them even when things get tough, and promising to marry them as a sign of everlasting commitment.
The chorus is a mixture of emotions, with the singer seemingly unsure of whether to go through with the relationship or not. The line "can you, oh? The way you would, oh" might hint at some doubt on the singer's part, while the phrase "mi corazón, mi corazón, I'm not the same girl" implies that the singer has changed as a result of their experiences in the relationship. It's possible that the relationship has become toxic and the singer is struggling to reconcile their feelings.
Overall, "When the Road Runs Out" is a melancholic song that delves into the complexities of romantic relationships. It's unclear how things will resolve for the couple, but the lyrics hint at a troubled future.
Line by Line Meaning
(Before you leave)
As you're about to depart, pause for a moment and hear me out
Same time next week, I’ll have you again
I desire to see you again a week from now, and I will
Don’t be late, don't be late, baby don't be late
When we make arrangements to meet, please be prompt because I yearn for you
Don't forget when the road runs out on you
When you're in a bind and have nowhere to turn, remember I'll always be here for you
I’ll marry you, I’ll marry you, I will marry you
I'm devoted to you so much so that I want to live the rest of my life with you
Oh must we? Can you oh? The way you would, oh
Is it really necessary? Can you endure it? Just like you used to
All the way, we are so truthful, my sweet
As we continue on this journey, let's remain honest, my dear
Worry, I'm not so confident, you keep hurting me
I confess, I'm anxious and doubtful, you keep causing me pain
Mi corazón, mi corazón, I’m not the same girl
My heart, my heart, I'm not the same person I used to be
Same time next week, I'll have you again
I'm eager to be with you again a week from now
When the sun comes out, when the moon goes out
Whether it's daytime or nighttime, we'll still be together
We’ll sweep through our secrets and say... (And say)
We'll share our hidden thoughts and feelings with one another
Lalalala la lala: Lalalala la lala: Lalalala la lala
Nonverbalized sounds expressing emotion
La lala: La lalala: La lala: Lalala
More nonverbalized sounds reflecting emotion
Give me ten minutes
Please grant me ten minutes of your time
Before you leave
Before you go, hear me out
Writer(s): Carlyon Tom Murray, Cran Hugo, Makino Kazu, Pace Amedeo, Pace Simone, Standish Conrad Forbes
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