Runnin' Around
Caillat Colbie Lyrics
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But now I'm thinking about how I can forget you
You had my heart from the start but it faded
I needed space for someone else
I had to leave you just to realize that I miss you
Now I don't know what I did
I'm runnin' around baby
I'm runnin' around all over town
But I look everywhere and no one compares
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
I am hoping that you try to forgive me
Maybe we can fall in love again completely
You had my heart don't you ever forget that
I'm coming back for it I promise you
I had to leave you just to realize that I need you
Now I'm changing, I can't take this
I'm runnin' around baby
I'm runnin' around without you baby
I'm runnin' around all over town
But I look everywhere and no one compares
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
Do you think that I could have one more try
I promise you that I will always stand by you
Cause I am through with
Cause nothing's as good if I am
Cause nothing's as good if I am
Runnin' around baby
I'm runnin' around without you baby
I'm runnin' around got my feet on the ground
And I'm missin' your face, I'm going insane
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
I am runnin' around all over town
But I look everywhere and no one compares
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
The song "Runnin' Around" by Colbie Caillat is a heartfelt and introspective piece about a past love, and the regret that comes with realizing their value only after you have left them. The first verse describes how the singer initially met this person and was enamored with them, but eventually grew distant and wanted to explore other relationships. However, after leaving and seeing what else is out there, they realize that nobody else can compare to the person they left behind. The chorus emphasizes how the singer is constantly "runnin' around" trying to find something or someone who can replace their lost love, but nothing is as good as the original relationship they had.
The second verse is a plea for forgiveness, and the singer expresses their desire to start over and fall in love once again. They promise to never leave again and emphasize the importance of the other person in their life. The repetition of "nothing's as good if I'm without you" in the chorus serves to reinforce this idea and drive home the importance of this relationship to the singer.
Overall, the song is a relatable portrayal of regret and longing for a past love, with an emphasis on the value of appreciating what you have before it is gone. The chorus is particularly memorable and catchy, and the raw emotion in Caillat's vocals make the listener feel the weight of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just thinking about that time when I met you
I'm reminiscing about the moment we first met
But now I'm thinking about how I can forget you
Now I'm preoccupied with trying to let you go
You had my heart from the start but it faded
You used to have my heart, but my feelings have changed
I needed space for someone else
I required distance for another person in my life
I had to leave you just to realize that I miss you
I had to depart from you to understand that I long for you
Now I don't know what I did
Currently, I'm uncertain of my actions
I'm runnin' around baby
I'm frantically trying to find something
I'm runnin' around without you baby
I'm searching for something, but it's nowhere to be found since you left
I'm runnin' around all over town
I'm scouring every inch of the city
But I look everywhere and no one compares
I'm inspecting everything and everyone, but nothing measures up
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
I realize that nothing is as satisfying if you're not with me
I am hoping that you try to forgive me
I'm optimistic that you'll try to pardon me
Maybe we can fall in love again completely
I'm considering the possibility of us rekindling our romance entirely
You had my heart don't you ever forget that
You had a special place in my heart, always remember that
I'm coming back for it I promise you
I'm going to retrieve it, I swear
I had to leave you just to realize that I need you
I departed from you to realize that I can't live without you
Now I'm changing, I can't take this
I'm evolving, and I can't handle the situation
Do you think that I could have one more try
Do you think I could get one more chance to make things right?
I promise you that I will always stand by you
I promise that I will always be there for you
Cause nothing's as good if I am
Because nothing is as amazing if I'm not present
Runnin' around baby
I'm desperately trying to find what I'm looking for
I'm runnin' around without you baby
I'm wandering around aimlessly without you
I'm runnin' around got my feet on the ground
I'm still searching, but I'm calmer now
And I'm missin' your face, I'm going insane
I'm going crazy from missing the sight of your face
Because nothing's as good if I'm without you
Because nothing is as fantastic if you're not by my side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: COLBIE CAILLAT, RICK NOWELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PurdieLauture
I started school on July 9, 2012 and from that point, things went down hill. Teachers and all were crappy, and I was feeling down and stressed out, but when I heard this song today August 30, 2012, it brought me joy again. It's a lovely song. Thank you Colbie :)!
@helenalay6789
Always love her songs.
Just like she wrote all my life story in her music..
@stevezack9051
Omg, this is exactly how i feel....wow
@ryensolar4000
Colbie Caillat is one of the great few of white music artists who can genuinely R&B. Love her!! ❤👏
@MrSilentchild10
I think I'm in love with this girl and her songs!
@vanillapple1
in Love with this song, and all of Colbie Caillat's music! :) <3
@RaymondMaas
she is one of my big examples ! I love her ! <3
@romulof615
I love so much this song ;)
@marliaraujo552
Oi linda sou do Brasil, amo todas sua músicas me faz muito feliz . São romanticas , alto astral alegre , e pra escutar em momento bons da vida sou Marli de São Paulo guarulhos Brasil 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 curto com minhas filhas quando Deus me levar elas vão lembra de momentos bons quando ouvi suas canções wue passaram com migo Bijosssss
@Vexxmania
Awesome song. Reminds me a bit of Shania Twain's "I feel like a woman".