Run for Cover
Drew Taylor Lyrics
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And seize your breath
You soon discover
Your one regret
I don't wanna face reality
Something tells me you're unsure
Can I choose you with no guarantee
You turned your back and played with me
You turned your head and cheated me
How could you break
The trust in me
It's time to wake
The strength in me
So run for cover
It's time you notice
You're all alone
I was too golden
And you have shone
You were never really there for me
But you were always number one
Lying there you left me out to bleed
You just turn around to run
You turned your back and played with me
You turned your head and cheated me
How could you break
The trust in me
It's time to wake
The strength in me
So run for cover
The lyrics in Drew Taylor's song Run for Cover depict the feeling of betrayal and the struggle to move on after it. The first two lines of the song in which Drew sings, "It'll take you over, and seize your breath" convey the strong emotions that come with realizing that one has been betrayed. When someone they once trusted let them down, it's natural for them to feel like their breath has been taken away. The line "You soon discover, your one regret" has two meanings. Firstly, "your one regret" means that the person who betrayed the other will come to regret it, and secondly, the person who has been betrayed will regret trusting that person.
The chorus of the song revolves around the idea of running away from the pain that comes with betrayal. The lines "How could you break, the trust in me? It's time to wake, the strength in me. So run for cover" suggest that the betrayed person is ready to move on and let go of the person who betrayed them. They are no longer willing to accept the other person's lies and deceit. The song also highlights how the person who was betrayed feels alone and unimportant in their relationship, as their partner was always "number one." The song's overall message is that it's better to move away from the pain, recover, and regain inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
It'll take you over
This situation can take over and control you
And seize your breath
It will leave you breathless with no control over what's happening
You soon discover
You will quickly realize the gravity of the situation
Your one regret
You will only have one regret in the end
I don't wanna face reality
I do not want to face the harsh truth of this situation
Something tells me you're unsure
I have a feeling that you are not sure of your actions
Can I choose you with no guarantee
Can I take a chance on you with no assurance of the outcome?
Why do I feel insecure
Why am I filled with doubt and lack confidence?
You turned your back and played with me
You abandoned me and toyed with my emotions
You turned your head and cheated me
You betrayed me and acted dishonestly
How could you break
Why did you destroy
The trust in me
The faith I had in you
It's time to wake
It's time to be aware
The strength in me
The power within myself
So run for cover
You better hide or prepare for the consequences
It's time you notice
It's about time that you recognize
You're all alone
You have no one to help or support you
I was too golden
I was too naive and trusting
And you have shone
You have revealed your true colors
You were never really there for me
You were never truly present or supportive for me
But you were always number one
But you always prioritized yourself over me
Lying there you left me out to bleed
You hurt me and left me vulnerable and alone
You just turn around to run
You just ran away from your responsibilities and actions
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