You Can Run
DJ Sammy Lyrics


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You can run but you can't hide
Open your eyes and start the fight.
Together we can find a way.
Give me your hand and let us pray.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Sammy's song "You Can Run" present a message of hope and resilience during times of difficulty. The first line, "You can run but you can't hide," suggests that avoiding problems or challenges is not a solution. The next line, "Open your eyes and start the fight," is a call to action, encouraging the listener to face their problems head-on and fight for what they believe in. The following line, "Together we can find a way," reinforces the idea that struggles are not only the responsibility of the individual, but rather they can be overcome through community and collective effort. Finally, the lyrics conclude with a message of faith and solidarity, "Give me your hand and let us pray," implying that there is a spiritual element to the struggle and that we can draw strength and comfort from a higher power and each other.


One interesting fact about the song "You Can Run" is that it was included on DJ Sammy's album "My Clubland Experience" which was a compilation of some of his most popular tracks remixed in a high-energy club style. Another interesting fact is that the song was released as a single in 2007 and reached number 10 on the UK Dance Charts. Additionally, the song's music video was shot in Miami, Florida and features shots of DJ Sammy performing on a rooftop at sunset. The video also includes images of people from all walks of life coming together and supporting each other. Another notable fact is that DJ Sammy is a Spanish DJ and producer who has been in the music industry since the 1990s, and has worked with artists such as Enrique Iglesias and Britney Spears. "You Can Run" is just one of many hits he has produced over the years.


Lastly, the chords for "You Can Run" are as follows:


Intro: C, Am, F, G
Verse 1: C, Am, F, G
Chorus: C, Am, F, G
Verse 2: C, Am, F, G
Chorus: C, Am, F, G
Instrumental Break: C, Am, F, G
Chorus: C, Am, F, G (x2)
Outro: C, Am, F, G (x2)


Line by Line Meaning

You can run but you can't hide
It may seem easy to escape from a situation, but ultimately it will catch up to you.


Open your eyes and start the fight.
Wake up and face your challenges head-on, don't let them defeat you without putting up a fight.


Together we can find a way.
We are stronger when we work together, and can overcome any obstacle as long as we support each other


Give me your hand and let us pray.
Let's join together in hope and faith, and believe that we can overcome anything with the help of a higher power.




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