Stop Running
Caliban Lyrics


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Don't be afraid of me
I'll be there for you night and day
I'll show you things that make you laugh
I'll show you things that make you smile

Let me be your friend
Give me the chance to conclude
Let me erase this time
'Cause when I look around, I see just pain
This awful time that makes you sick
This awful time that makes you cry

Let me be your friend
Give me the chance to conclude
What drives you insane

Don't run away from your inner fears
I'll be there for you, forever whatever you'll say
I'll be there for you, forever in every way

So what's your answer now?
Are we friends or should I leave you alone?
I'll show you things that make you laugh
I'll show you things that make you smile

Let me be your friend




Give me the chance to conclude
What drives you insane

Overall Meaning

The song Stop Running by Caliban talks about a person who wants to be there for someone they care about. The singer tells the listener not to be afraid of them as they promise to always be there for them night and day. They want to show them things that will make them happy and laugh instead of the pain and sorrows that surround them. The singer requests to become their friend and erase the bad times that they are both currently experiencing. They believe that they can conclude what drives the listener insane, and help them overcome it.


Furthermore, the singer urges the listener not to run away from their inner fears and promises to always be there for them, in whatever way they need them to be. The singer seeks an answer from the listener if they want to be friends or if they should leave them alone. They promise to keep showing them things that make them happy and be there for them in every way possible.


The song’s melody compliments the intense lyrics, evoking feelings of nostalgia and melancholy, fitting the overall theme of the song. It talks about hope, friendship, and reaching out to someone going through a tough time. In conclusion, the song encourages us to be kind, reach out to our friends during difficult times and help them through their struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't be afraid of me
I want to assure you that you have nothing to fear from me


I'll be there for you night and day
I promise to always be by your side, no matter the time or circumstance


I'll show you things that make you laugh
I aim to bring joy into your life by sharing with you funny and amusing things


I'll show you things that make you smile
I aim to bring happiness into your life by sharing with you pleasant and uplifting things


Let me be your friend
I am hoping to establish a genuine friendship with you


Give me the chance to conclude
Please allow me the opportunity to make my case and prove my sincerity


Let me erase this time
I wish to eliminate your current pain and suffering


'Cause when I look around, I see just pain
I am acutely aware of the difficulties and hardships in your life


This awful time that makes you sick
I recognize the struggles you are enduring and how difficult it is for you


This awful time that makes you cry
I am empathetic to your situation and understand why you would be upset


What drives you insane
I want to help you identify what is causing you the most pain and frustration


Don't run away from your inner fears
I encourage you to face your innermost fears and work through them


I'll be there for you, forever whatever you'll say
I commit to supporting you unconditionally, even if you may not always make the best decisions


I'll be there for you, forever in every way
I pledge to always be there for you, no matter what life may throw our way


So what's your answer now?
After hearing what I have to say, what do you think of me? Are you willing to be my friend?


Are we friends or should I leave you alone?
I want to confirm whether or not we have established a genuine friendship




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS DOERNER, DENIS SCHMIDT, MARC GOERTZ

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Comments from YouTube:

traumathor89

is this hella underrated?

Cylas D Vidrine

As amazing as this song is, the lyrics really do suit a different genre. Not sure who would be a good match for. Pure scream metal doesn't do it enough justice. Perhaps Adam from the old Three days Grace or My darkest days. Here's lyrics: Don't be afraid of me
I'll be there for you
Night and day

I'll show you things
That make you laugh
I'll show you thinks
That makes you smile

Let me
Be your friend
Give me
The chance to conclude

Let me erase this time
Cause when I look around
I see just pain

This awful time
That makes you sick
This awful time
That makes you cry

Let me
Be your friend
Give me
The chance to conclude
What drives you insane

Don't run away
From your inner fears
I'll be there for you
Forever
Whatever you'll say
I'll be there for you
Foorever
In every way

So what's your answer now
Are we friends or should I leave you alone
I'll show you things
That make you laugh
I'll show you thinks
That makes you smile

Let me
Be your friend
Give me
The chance to conclude
What drives you insane

David Wheat

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