Runnin'
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics


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Time is on your side
No more need in runnin'
No more need to hide
No more need to cry
Life is what ya find
Wanderin' on the other side
No more need to sigh
No more need to lie
Make it what ya can
No more need in wastin'
Love's around the bend
No more time to lend
Hope the best to be
Just to make you see
Love's around tne bend
No more time to lend
Now it's up to you
It's all up in your head




What ya gonna do
Bring yourself true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Runnin'" by Earth Wind & Fire provide a message of hope and encouragement. The song begins with the reassurance that time is on your side and that you no longer need to run or hide, indicating that the singer is speaking to someone who may have been struggling or feeling lost. The lyrics then suggest that life is about discovery and that there is no need to sigh or lie anymore. The singer advises the listener to make the most of their time and not waste it, as love could be just around the corner. The repeated refrain of "Love's around the bend" conveys a sense of optimism and promise for the future.


The second verse of the song continues with this theme of hope, as the singer urges the listener to have faith in themselves and their abilities. The line "Hope the best to be/Just to make you see" suggests that the singer believes that the listener has the potential to achieve great things, and encourages them to be true to themselves in order to realize that potential. The lyrics conclude with the powerful statement "Now it's up to you/It's all up in your head/What ya gonna do/Bring yourself true", which emphasizes the idea of individual agency and personal responsibility.


Overall, "Runnin'" is a song that encourages listeners to stay positive and keep moving forward, even in the face of adversity. It urges them to take control of their own lives and to live authentically in order to achieve their goals and find happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Time is on your side
You have time on your side, there's no need to rush.


No more need in runnin'
You don't need to run away anymore.


No more need to hide
You don't need to hide anymore.


No more need to cry
There's no more reason to cry.


Life is what ya find
You'll find what life has to offer.


Wanderin' on the other side
You may find yourself wandering to the other side.


No more need to sigh
There's no need to sigh anymore.


No more need to lie
There's no need to lie anymore.


Make it what ya can
Make the most of it.


No more need in wastin'
There's no need to waste time.


Love's around the bend
Love is nearby.


No more time to lend
You don't have time to waste anymore.


Hope the best to be
Hope for the best outcome.


Just to make you see
Just so you can realize.


Love's around tne bend
Love is nearby.


No more time to lend
You don't have time to waste anymore.


Now it's up to you
It's all in your hands now.


It's all up in your head
It's all in your head.


What ya gonna do
What are you going to do.


Bring yourself true
Be true to yourself.




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