By the time of their debut album, 1980's Crocodiles - a moderate UK hit - the drum machine had been replaced by Pete de Freitas. Their next, the critically-acclaimed Heaven Up Here, reached the Top Ten in 1981, as did 1983's Porcupine and '84's Ocean Rain. Singles like "The Killing Moon" (later used in the soundtrack to Donnie Darko, a film whose imagery owed much to the artwork of the band's early records.), "Silver," "Bring on the Dancing Horses," and "The Cutter" helped keep the group in the public eye as they took a brief hiatus in the late 1980s. Their 1987 self-titled LP was a small American hit, their only LP to have significant sales there.
McCulloch quit the band in 1988. De Freitas was killed in a motorcycle accident one year later. The others decided to continue, recruiting Noel Burke to replace McCulloch on vocals in Reverberation (1990), which did not generate much excitement among fans or critics. Burke, Sargeant and Pattinson split after that, but the surviving three fourths of the original band reformed in 1997 and released Evergreen (1997), What are You Going to Do with Your Life? (1999), Flowers (2001) , Siberia (2005), and the latest addition, The Fountain (2009). The group's old audience liked the return to their classic sound, and they also managed to gain a number of new, younger listeners.
Echo and the Bunnymen were managed early on by Bill Drummond, who went on to be a founder member of The KLF.
Run Run Run
Echo & the Bunnymen Lyrics
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You are the one
My love is true
It's always real
I see them lose
I win and squeal
E's up in my mind
Thirsty all the time
But I'll gladly wait
My love is true
It's always real
I see them lose
I win and squeal
Take me to our favorite rock in our favorite park
This song, "Run Run Run," by Echo & the Bunnymen has some evocative lyrics that seem to give a sense of the singer's journey from the bottom to the top. The opening verse of the song talks about how the singer achieved success on his own, without anyone by his side. He also talks about being cursed and how he broke the spell, proving himself to the people who thought he would fail. The chorus then talks about how he went from having no money to being able to "run it up" and that he almost gave up, but ultimately succeeded in the end.
The second verse then goes into more detail about his journey, mentioning that he had to do things he didn't want to do to get where he is today. He also talks about losing relationships and fighting to get where he is now. The final verse seems to express that he's doing well now, with big pockets and big buckets, referring to his success in making money.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't tell no lies
I always tell the truth.
Did it by my self nobody by my side
I achieved my goals without anyone's help.
Did it by my self ain't get no guide
I didn't have anyone to show me the way.
They ain't wanna see me come alive (yeah)
People didn't believe in me.
Came up wit no help (no)
I didn't have any assistance.
They ain't wish me well
People didn't want me to succeed.
I thought I was cursed til I broke the spell
I went through a rough patch, but then things improved.
I came up from hell they thought I would fail
I overcame adversity and proved doubters wrong.
B*tch! Im far from frail
I am strong and resilient.
Got my chain on shine
I am wearing flashy jewelry.
Got my b*tch on dime
I have an attractive partner.
I took the risk the money start piling up
I earned a lot of money by taking a chance.
Got wit the plug time to go run it up (run it)
I started working with a successful business partner and began making even more money.
Run it up big pockets big buckets
I am now wealthy and successful.
To the money in a rush
I am eager to continue making money.
I was sleeping in the dust
I used to be poor and struggling.
I ain't wanna do the things I did mama ain't raise no thug
I didn't want to engage in criminal activities.
But the thugs show me love and I was down in the rough
I received support from unlikely sources while going through difficult times.
Run it up Run it Up
I am focused on making more money.
I almost gave it up I almost ran outta luck
At one point, I almost gave up on achieving success.
I hit the field I had no funds
I had to start from scratch with no money.
I had to get wit the plug
I had to find a successful partner to work with.
Told em the deal need it up front time to go and run it up
I negotiated a deal and am ready to continue making money.
Couldn't get by couldn't survive
I struggled to make ends meet.
9 out of 10 I was fine
Most of the time I was okay.
I just pretend till it's my time
I faked it until I made it.
Couldn't do basic sh*t
I wasn't capable of doing simple tasks.
Lost my relationship
I experienced a romantic breakup.
Put up a fight so many times man I can't take this sh*t
I have continued to persevere through many hardships.
Every single night I grind
I work tirelessly every day.
Studio 9-5 tryinna Make sure that I don't lose it
I work in the studio from 9am to 5pm to make sure I continue being successful.
Whip it up like it's cool whip
I am skilled at creating profitable business opportunities.
I don't do it who gone do it
If I don't achieve success, who will?
doing alright now doing alright now doing alright now yeah
I am currently doing well and am content with my life.
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Written by: Gary Wilson
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