Midnight on the Run
BoomBox Lyrics


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I wrote a letter to you
I almost sent it today
Sometimes it really gets through
Hold on, yeah
For a break

'Cause it's midnight on the run
Yeah, yeah, midnight on the run

The comet stares you right in the eye
Sunrise is so far away
My ride on the train has begun
Stow away in a boxcar of guns

'Cause it's midnight on the run
Yeah it's midnight on the run
Yeah, yeah, midnight on the run
Yeah it's midnight on the run

Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Out in the street the whole night through
So he put 'em on, his dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes

Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Out in the street the whole night through
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes

Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
Out in the street the whole night through
So he put 'em on, his dancing shoes




Yeah he's coming down after you
Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes

Overall Meaning

The song "Midnight on the Run" by BoomBox is a celebration of freedom and the urge to explore. The singer has written a letter, which he almost mailed and expresses his feelings on how sometimes letters work better than physical meetings. The start of the journey is described as the singer takes a train ride somewhere unsure. It's Sunday's midnight, and he is guilty of running away from something, but his raw, adventurous instincts are taking over. The imagery or "stowaway in a boxcar of guns" adds a slightly dangerous edge to the lyrics, as he crafts his own path, regardless of the risks.


The song's title "Midnight on the Run" represents a time of the day where most people are asleep or indoors, but for the singer, it's the peak time to start an adventure. The song's theme is also relevant to those who are at a crossroads and choose to take the path less traveled. The hell-hound on the loose is an analogy for love and possibly a dance with your passions. The phrase "better put 'em on, your dancing shoes" establishes that it's not just any journey; it's one that involves chasing love, passion, and one's dreams.


Overall, "Midnight on the Run" celebrates the fearlessness and resilience that comes when we follow our guts, letting go of expectations and societal norms. It's a song about taking chances and living our lives to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

I wrote a letter to you
I composed a letter addressed to you


I almost sent it today
Today, I nearly dispatched it


Sometimes it really gets through
Occasionally, the message I convey reaches its intended recipient


Hold on, yeah
Endure, yes


For a break
In order to take a reprieve


'Cause it's midnight on the run
Because it is the middle of the night and I'm escaping


Yeah, yeah, midnight on the run
Yes, indeed, it is midnight and I am fleeing the scene


The comet stares you right in the eye
The cosmic object gazes directly into your line of sight


Sunrise is so far away
The sun appears to be a considerable distance from my current location


My ride on the train has begun
I have commenced my journey aboard the train


Stow away in a boxcar of guns
I have hidden within a railway freight car containing firearms


Love is a hell-hound on the loose
Love is akin to a demon, unencumbered and unrestrained


Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
It would be wise to don your footwear suitable for dancing


Yeah he's coming down after you
Indeed, love is pursuing you aggressively


Out in the street the whole night through
You will be in the public thoroughfare for the entire duration of the night


So he put 'em on, his dancing shoes
He, too, has decided to wear his dancing shoes


Better put 'em on, your dancing shoes
It would behoove you to wear your dancing shoes




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