Run Rudolph Run
Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Band Lyrics

Alright girl
The singer is addressing someone, expressing that the following lyrics will be for that person.

Yeah, yeah
An affirmation or agreement with the person being addressed.

I've been here before
The singer has had romantic experiences in the past.

I've been in love
The singer has experienced love before.

But love was not enough, no
The singer has experienced romantic relationships that were unsuccessful despite love being present.

Had to offer more
In order to find success in a romantic relationship, the singer needed to offer more than just love.

I had to change
The singer recognized that they needed to change something about themselves to have a successful relationship.

But life took me another way
Despite the singer recognizing that they needed to change, life took them in a different direction.

Said I had to find somebody new (Someone like you)
The singer is actively seeking a new romantic partner who is like the person they are addressing.

Who didn't undermine just what I do (Someone like you)
The singer is seeking a partner who supports them and does not undermine their goals or aspirations.

Trust I'll be faithful when I'm far from home
The singer is promising their loyalty to the person they are addressing, even when they are physically apart from them.

You should know
The singer is trying to convey an important message to the person they are addressing.

I'll never be the runaway
The singer is expressing their commitment to staying in the relationship.

I may be reaching for the stars
The singer has their own goals and aspirations, but they are committed to staying in the relationship.

But you stay in my heart
Regardless of the singer's own personal goals, the person they are addressing holds a special place in their heart.

Each and every day
The singer thinks about the person they are addressing constantly.

Don't be afraid (Don't be afraid, no no)
The singer is encouraging the person they are addressing to not be afraid of the future, specifically in regards to the relationship.

We'll find a way (We're gonna find a way)
The singer reassures the person they are addressing that they will work together to solve any problems that arise.

I'm here to stay (I'm here to stay)
The singer is committed to staying in the relationship, regardless of what happens.

I'll never run away (I'll never run away)
The singer reiterates their commitment to staying in the relationship.

No-ho No, no, no, no, no
The singer strongly emphasizes that they will never leave the relationship.

Each and every day (Each and every day, day)
The singer still thinks about the person they are addressing constantly.

Yeah, yeah
The singer is reaffirming the statements they made earlier in the song.

(I'll never run away) Yeah, yeah (I'll never run away) Yeah, yeah (I'll never run away) Yeah, yeah (I'll never run away) Yeah, yeah
The singer is repeating their commitment to staying in the relationship.