Keep On Running
Edwards Lyrics
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The song "Keep On Running" by Spencer Davis Group featuring Steve Winwood was originally released in 1965. The lyrics seem to describe a love interest who is avoiding the singer's affection. The repeated line "Keep on running" suggests that the love interest is physically or emotionally running away from the singer. The singer hopes that "one fine day," he will be the one to make her understand and become her man.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's frustration and sadness about rumors and ridicule regarding him. He references how everyone is talking and laughing at him, which makes him feel "so sad" and "so bad." This could suggest that the singer's love interest is also influenced by negative talk regarding him, which could be contributing to her reluctance to reciprocate his affections.
Overall, the lyrics of "Keep On Running" represent the determination of the singer to overcome obstacles in order to attain the love of his life. He recognizes that it will not be easy, and that others may try to hinder their love. Nevertheless, he is steadfast in his belief that he will eventually win her over.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep on running, keep on hiding
I want you to keep avoiding me, don't let me near you
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh, yeah, I'm gonna be your man.
Someday I'll prove my worth to you and make you love me
Keep on running, running from my arms
Please keep avoiding me, don't let me hold you
Hey, hey, hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feel so sad.
People are talking about my obsession with you and it's hurting me
Hey, hey, hey
Everyone is laughing at me,
It makes me feel so bad,
People are laughing at me because of my feelings for you and it's making me feel terrible
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David ben-edward Tobin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MisterJack32
Jackie Edwards was childhood friend of my Dad Kenny Jack who lived in Birmingham . Both born in Jamaica.
As life would have it, my dad was also good friends with Stevie Winwood from The Spencer Davis Group and subsequently Jim Capldi in Traffic.
@finosuilleabhain7781
How unlike my own dull childhood.
@edwardpearce2492
I do believe J later signed Winwood to 'island' 🤔
@andygilhooley4361
Jackie Edwards, reggae, soul, northern stomp. This guys had it all, what a talent and I love this track. Fantastically
@ajbarnes2256
RIP Spencer Davis that brought me here... Jackie Edwards, you deserved more.
@johnkidd1956
This record has the most amazing bass. Love it!
@aljo6051
Good song😊
@stephensmith799
Fabulous. A well-earned place in History.
@ronwalker2353
A great original
@trafikuty
Go back to the roots, and you find treasures...