They also wrote a number of songs for other artists. Most famous are their two number one hits written for Whitney Houston, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" and "How Will I Know". They also wrote the songs "Don't Tell Me We Have Nothing" and "Haunting Me" for Deniece Williams and the song "I Know You By Heart", performed by Bette Midler on the Beaches soundtrack. The duo also performed backing vocals on Deniece Williams' number one hit, "Let's Hear It For The Boy".
In the early 2000s, George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam divorced, but they continued their musical collaboration. In 2003 the duo released their fourth album, The Wonderground, on their own label, and arranged for RCA Records to re-release their two RCA albums.
If You Run
Boy Meets Girl Lyrics
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You start wishin' for the old times when love was easy
Here it comes again
You start to wonder if it's you or him who stopped believin'
Is it love? Is it blind? Does it hurt to unwind?
Will you run? Will you hide? Will it pass away with time?
Pass away with time, if you run
The same thing waits for you, if you run
A new place with the same old view, if you run
The same heart beats, if you run
The story repeats, if you run
Can't remember when
You're less like lovers and more like friends
'Cause you let it slide
It this where it ends?
Where's the mercy do you have to try it
Time and time again?
Don't know what lies behind
If you look, will you find depper love?
Bigger lies or a wound that heals with time
Will you heal with time, if you run
The same thing waits for you, if you run
A new place with the same old view, if you run
The same heart beats, if you run
The story repeats, if you run
The lyrics to Boy Meets Girl's song If You Run are about the cyclical nature of relationships and the fear of not knowing what's ahead. The song starts with the singer feeling nostalgia for the "old times" when love was easy. They're grappling with the question of whether it's them or their partner who has stopped believing in love. The overall theme is one of uncertainty and fear about taking a chance on love.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "if you run" as a warning. It suggests that no matter how much you try to escape a relationship or a problem, you'll only end up facing the same thing again. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is unsure of their current situation but is afraid that the next one will be just the same. The line "A new place with the same old view" in the chorus perfectly encapsulates this fear.
The second verse continues with the themes of uncertainty and fear. The singer can't remember the last time they felt like lovers with their partner and wonder if it's time to give up on the relationship. They're questioning whether it's worth trying to work things out or if it's time to walk away. The final lines of the song suggest that we never know what we'll find if we look deeper into love or a relationship. We might find "deeper love, bigger lies, or a wound that heals with time." The overall message is that we have to be brave and take chances in love, even if we're scared of what's ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Here it comes again
The feeling of uncertainty and doubt in a relationship resurfaces
You start wishin' for the old times when love was easy
You long for the early days when the love was effortless
You start to wonder if it's you or him who stopped believin'
You question whether you or your partner stopped having faith in the relationship
Is it love? Is it blind? Does it hurt to unwind?
You are unsure if this connection is love or infatuation, and you fear the pain that comes with letting it go
Will you run? Will you hide? Will it pass away with time?
You consider escaping the situation or burying your feelings, hoping they will fade away over time
Pass away with time, if you run
Leaving the relationship may provide temporary relief, but the underlying issues will resurface again in the future
The same thing waits for you, if you run
Another relationship or situation could have the same issues if you don't confront them head-on
A new place with the same old view, if you run
Moving on to a new love or place doesn't guarantee a different outcome
The same heart beats, if you run
Your own unresolved emotions will follow you wherever you go
The story repeats, if you run
If you don't address the root of the problem, the same cycle will continue in future relationships
Can't remember when
The lack of passion and romance makes it hard to recall the last time you and your partner truly connected
You're less like lovers and more like friends
Your relationship is becoming more platonic and less romantic
'Cause you let it slide
The gradual decline of the relationship occurred because you didn't put in the effort to maintain it
It this where it ends?
You wonder if this stagnant state is the inevitable end of the relationship
Where's the mercy do you have to try it
You question whether it's worth continuing to put in the effort to save the relationship
Time and time again?
You've gone through this cycle multiple times already
Don't know what lies behind
You're unsure of what the future holds for your relationship
If you look, will you find deeper love?
You're uncertain if there is more passion and depth to be discovered in your relationship
Bigger lies or a wound that heals with time
You're afraid to discover whether there are more problems to be uncovered or if time will eventually heal the current wounds
Will you heal with time, if you run
Running away won't necessarily lead to healing - you need to confront the issues before you can move on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE ROBERT MERRILL, SHANNON RUBICAM
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