I'll Come Running
Carolyn Crawford Lyrics


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Gimme time to think it over
Gimme time to understand you better
And when I think, I kinda love you back
The answer will be yes oh yes
And in my eyes you can tell

Will I be true?
Oh yes I'll be true
Gimme time I gotta get it off my mind
Get it off my mind, ohh
And when I do I'll come running to you

Gimme time to ease your pain
How you'd love to be with me oh yeah
Drive me insane
Gotta give you lover's feeling, that I can explain
And you know if I don't do something about it
No I'll never be the same

And then I feel kinda bad
Oh, I feel kinda bad
But I'll do the best I can
To get it off my mind
Give me time

It's best to wait, than hesitate
I know you'll understand
When he's done me wrong
I say, "Go, so long!"
Never tried to understand

He's got to be just what he sold
And his all true love, virture or something
We should've grown old
He'll come running to me
Yeah that's plain to see
But I'll come running
Oh yes I'll come running
I'll come running to you
Oh yes I will

I'm gonna stick with you
Because I know you'll treat me true
Don't want nobody do me wrong
Do me wrong, no no no
I just need a love to treat me kind
And I gots you by my side all the time




I just need a love to treat me kind
And I gots you by my side all the time

Overall Meaning

In Carolyn Crawford's song "I'll Come Running," the singer pleads with her partner for some time to think things over and understand their relationship better. She promises that after this period of reflection, she will come back with a definite answer that will be communicated through her eyes. The singer further adds that she wants to ease her partner's pain and give him/her the lover's feeling that cannot be explained in words. However, she acknowledges that this will take some time as she needs to get something off her mind first. After sorting out her feelings, the singer promises to come running back to her partner and stay with them forever.


Through the lyrics, the singer expresses her doubts about the relationship while acknowledging her partner's love for her. She is unsure if she can reciprocate those feelings fully, but she promises to try her best to get there. The song speaks to the resilience of love and the dedication of partners to work through their issues together. The line, "It's best to wait than hesitate," highlights the importance of taking the time to process one's feelings before making any significant decisions.


In conclusion, "I'll Come Running" is a timeless love song that speaks to the complexities of romantic relationships' ups and downs. Through the lyrics, we see that it's okay to take a break to sort through one's emotions before committing to someone fully. Ultimately, the song's message is one of hope, love, devotion, and perseverance, which are essential ingredients for a healthy romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Gimme time to think it over
Please allow me some time to consider our relationship and its future.


Gimme time to understand you better
I need more time to get to know you and to comprehend what you want from me.


And when I think, I kinda love you back
After giving it some thought, I have realized that my feelings for you may be more profound than I initially thought.


The answer will be yes oh yes
I am certain that the answer is yes, and I will be happy to engage with you romantically.


And in my eyes you can tell
You can look into my eyes and see that I am sincere about my decision to be with you.


Will I be true?
Will I be faithful and committed to you?


Oh yes I'll be true
Yes, I promise to be loyal and dedicated to you.


Gimme time I gotta get it off my mind
Please be patient with me as I attempt to clear my thoughts and emotions.


Get it off my mind, ohh
I need to get rid of this emotional burden before I can make a clear-headed decision.


And when I do I'll come running to you
As soon as I have resolved my internal conflict, I will come to you with a clear heart and mind.


Gimme time to ease your pain
Please give me some time to alleviate any discomfort or unease you may have felt due to our relationship uncertainty.


How you'd love to be with me oh yeah
I understand that you wish to be with me romantically.


Drive me insane
You are causing a great deal of emotional turmoil within me.


Gotta give you lover's feeling, that I can explain
I want to express to you how much I care for you and how much you mean to me in a way that you can understand.


And you know if I don't do something about it
If I don't take action and address my feelings, things will only get worse and harder to resolve.


No I'll never be the same
If I don't act soon, my emotional state will continue to decline, and I will never be able to recover.


And then I feel kinda bad
I feel guilty for putting you in this uncertain emotional state.


Oh, I feel kinda bad
I truly apologize for the anxiety and stress that my emotional journey has caused you.


But I'll do the best I can
But I am committed to making things right and will put forth my best effort to do so.


It's best to wait, than hesitate
It is better to be patient and weigh all the potential outcomes before impulsively making a decision.


I know you'll understand
I am confident that you will be compassionate and patient with me as I navigate my emotions and decision-making process.


When he's done me wrong
When he has mistreated me in some way.


I say, "Go, so long!"
I will not tolerate being mistreated and will end the relationship without hesitation.


Never tried to understand
He never attempted to comprehend my feelings or what I wanted out of our relationship.


He's got to be just what he sold
He needs to be genuine and honest in his portrayal of himself and his feelings.


And his all true love, virture or something
He needs to be genuine in his feelings of love, rather than merely professing them for personal gain.


We should've grown old
We could have had a future together if he had been honest and true in his feelings and actions.


He'll come running to me
He will come back to me seeking a reconciliation.


Yeah that's plain to see
It is clearly evident that he will come back to me.


But I'll come running
However, I will be the one to pursue something genuine and real - someone who truly loves and respects me.


Oh yes I'll come running
I am committed to finding a love that is true and genuine, and I will pursue that reality with abandon.


I'm gonna stick with you
I am committed to being with you and making our relationship work.


Because I know you'll treat me true
I believe that you will be faithful, caring, and committed to our relationship.


Don't want nobody do me wrong
I refuse to be mistreated or misrepresented, and I demand respect and honesty from others in my life.


I just need a love to treat me kind
All I want is a partner who loves and respects me for who I am.


And I gots you by my side all the time
I know that you will always be there for me, and I am grateful for your companionship and support.


I just need a love to treat me kind
My needs are simple - I require someone who treats me with respect, kindness, and care.


And I gots you by my side all the time
I am grateful to have met someone like you, who is willing to be that partner for me.




Writer(s): Carolyn Crawford

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How sweest voice and with a real Rhythm and blues of Carolyn Crawford. Many Thanks.

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aka "Mad Dad" Yeah, a great sounding Motown tune
that really never got much airplay here in Southern
New England back in the day.

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