Run from Love
Bronski Beat Lyrics


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Love is strong won't let you go
Hunts you down it wants you so.
Lost in love a fool can't see
Broken heart are meant to be
You can't run from love
You can't run.
Tears its way into your heart,
Leaves and you fall apart
Pain is all it has to give
All i want is to hold
Tears of pain, once tears of joy
Emptiness and a boy destroyed
A heart lies lost and slightly soiled
And still i cry to hold you




You can't run from love
You can't run.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bronski Beat's song Run from Love deal with the inescapable and all-consuming nature of love. The first few lines describe love as something that is strong, persistent, and possessive. It is depicted as an entity that actively seeks out its target and overwhelms them to the point of breaking.


The chorus, "You can't run from love, you can't run," reinforces the idea that love cannot be avoided or evaded. There is a sense of inevitability to it, as if love is a force of nature that cannot be controlled or resisted. The verses that follow describe the aftermath of being unable to escape from love, with tears, pain, and heartbreak being the inevitable results.


The lines "Tears of pain, once tears of joy, emptiness and a boy destroyed" suggest that the singer was once in a happy and fulfilling relationship, but has since been devastated by its end. This makes it even more difficult to accept the all-consuming nature of love, as it seems to offer only temporary joy before inevitably leading to heartache and despair.


Overall, Run from Love is a powerful and emotive exploration of the psychological and emotional impact of love, presenting it as a force that cannot be escaped and can ultimately lead to devastation.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is strong won't let you go
Love is a powerful feeling that can grab hold of you and refuse to let go.


Hunts you down it wants you so.
Love relentlessly pursues and desires you.


Lost in love a fool can't see
When blinded by love, it is easy to lose sight of reason.


Broken heart are meant to be
Heartbreak is a natural and inevitable part of loving someone.


You can't run from love You can't run.
Trying to escape the hold that love has on you is ultimately futile.


Tears its way into your heart,
Love can burrow deeply into your soul.


Leaves and you fall apart
When love disappears, it can leave you feeling completely broken.


Pain is all it has to give
Love can come with intense emotional pain.


All i want is to hold
When experiencing heartache, all you may want is physical comfort.


Tears of pain, once tears of joy
What once brought happiness can later bring intense sadness and pain.


Emptiness and a boy destroyed
The absence of love can leave you feeling empty and utterly shattered.


A heart lies lost and slightly soiled
After experiencing heartbreak, it can be difficult to recover and move on.


And still i cry to hold you
Despite the pain, the desire for love and physical affection remains.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN WILLIAM BRONSKI, LAWRENCE CHARLES ANTHONY COLE, JAMES WILLIAM SOMERVILLE

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flash818234

One of the best songs of 80's, so underrated !!! Great music, great Jimmy. Masterpiece !

mickyday2008

Definitely NOT underrated

Nathan Farias

This song sends me hurling back to many fear filled nights driving round listening to this track over and over trying to decide if I should go into my first gay club , and be what I was trying to run from , I drove miles and circles round town weekend after weekend playing this song till one night I went in , and just as the lyrics said it was tears of pain and tears joy ,You can't run No

Nathan Farias

Andr Zol dreaming of u ?

Andr Print

Dreamer!

Neo2906

I loved Jimmy so so much. His music was at my side...every day. and now over 30 years i still have all vinyl from this time. more than 50 pieces.....it`s such a good feeling to pull them out...holding it in my hand and put it my turntable to listen. best time of my life. <3

Pax Vobiscum

I remember when I first of Bronski Beat... I just moved to Athens Greece for the USAF... and the group played there... it was such a NEW SOUND that I became a fan on the spot..
Back in the 1980's, the bands would play for small groups and you could even talk to the members as well, which in a way helped to promote them even further!

John REYNOLDS

Brilliant piece of music , 30 odd years on and still love it

Antonio Criswell

I really like this song by Bronski Beat. It brings back so many carefree memories. Thanks for posting !!!

Francis Fortunato

Master piece. Bronski Beat were just so amazingly gifted.

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