Runnin'
Dru & Lincoln Lyrics

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My gal and I, we had a fight
And I'm all by myself
I guess she thinks now that she's gone
I'll lay right on the shelf
I'm gonna show her she's all wrong
No lonesome stuff for mine
I won't sit home, all alone
She'll soon find that I'm

Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild

When I first met that gal of mine
It seemed just like a dream
But when she tho't she had me right
She started actin' mean
Like mary led her little lamb
She led me all the time
Until the worm had to turn
That's the reason I'm

Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild

No gal will ever make a fool of me
No gal! I mean just what I say
I ain't the simpleton I used to be
Wonder how I got that way

Once I was full of sentiment, it's true
But now I got a cruel heart
With all that other foolishness I'm through
Gonna play the Villain part

Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care

Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild

Overall Meaning

The song "Runnin' Wild" by Dru & Lincoln portrays the narrative of a person who is determined to show their partner that they can live without them. The lyrics start by explaining that the singer and their partner had a fight, and now the singer is left alone. However, the singer is determined to prove their independence, declaring that they won't sit at home feeling lonely. They are going to show their partner that they are capable of living their life without them.

The chorus emphasizes the reckless and carefree nature of the singer's newfound freedom. They are running wild, feeling bold and gay, with a carefree mind. They are always on the go, not knowing where they are headed, but they don't care. This wild and reckless behavior is their way of showing their partner that they don't need anyone's love, as they believe it is not worth their time.

As the song continues, the singer reflects on their initial impression of their partner. At first, their relationship seemed like a dream, but as time passed, their partner started treating them meanly. The singer compares their partner to Mary leading her little lamb, indicating that they were manipulative and had control over them. Eventually, the singer reaches their breaking point, realizing that they need to stand up for themselves and play the role of the villain.

In the final verse, the singer asserts their independence once again. They are determined not to let any other person make a fool of them. They proclaim that they no longer have sentiment or a "foolish" heart; instead, they have become cruel. They have embraced this change, intending to play the villain and show the world that they are not to be taken advantage of.

Overall, "Runnin' Wild" is a song about regaining independence and proving to a former partner that life goes on without them. It portrays an empowered and liberated individual who refuses to be controlled or hurt by their past relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

My gal and I, we had a fight
My girlfriend and I had an argument

And I'm all by myself
And now I am alone

I guess she thinks now that she's gone
I suppose she believes that since she left

I'll lay right on the shelf
I will just be forgotten and unused

I'm gonna show her she's all wrong
I will prove to her that she is mistaken

No lonesome stuff for mine
I refuse to be lonely

I won't sit home, all alone
I will not stay at home by myself

She'll soon find that I'm
She will soon realize that I am

Runnin' wild, lost control
Engaging in reckless behavior, without restraint

Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Continuing to engage in fearless and audacious acts

Feelin' gay, reckless too
Feeling joyful and carefree, with an inclination for impulsive actions

Care free mind all the time, never blue
Maintaining a carefree mindset constantly, never feeling sad

Always goin' don't know where
Always on the move, without any particular destination

Always showin', I don't care
Always presenting myself unapologetically, without concern for others' opinions

Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
I choose not to love anyone because it is not worth the effort

All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
Being completely alone and engaging in reckless behavior

When I first met that gal of mine
When I initially encountered that woman

It seemed just like a dream
It felt like a perfect fantasy

But when she tho't she had me right
But when she believed she had me under control

She started actin' mean
She began behaving cruelly

Like mary led her little lamb
Similar to how Mary guided her small lamb

She led me all the time
She manipulated and controlled me constantly

Until the worm had to turn
Until I finally had to stand up for myself

That's the reason I'm
That is why I am

No gal will ever make a fool of me
No woman will ever make me look foolish

No gal! I mean just what I say
No woman! I genuinely mean every word

I ain't the simpleton I used to be
I am no longer the naïve person I once was

Wonder how I got that way
I wonder how I became this way

Once I was full of sentiment, it's true
There was a time when I was filled with deep emotions, it is true

But now I got a cruel heart
However, now I possess a heart filled with cruelty

With all that other foolishness I'm through
I am done with all that other foolishness

Gonna play the Villain part
I am going to take on the role of the antagonist