Before entering the charts, Doolittle toured the UK with her band to gain recognition. This later turned into the "Playground Unplugged" tour where she performed at secondary schools Hagley RC High School, The Magna Carta School, The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre, Highworth Grammar School and Presdales School.
The first release from Doolittle is a self-titled EP that features four tracks Rollerblades, Moneybox, Police Car and Go Home. This was released on 29 November 2009. Tracks from the EP were remixed by Plastic Little ('Rollerblades'), Sam Young and Jamie xx from The xx ('Money Box'). The EP received radio plays from Rob Da Bank, Nick Grimshaw, Fearne Cotton and Jo Whiley.
Her debut single Skinny Genes was released on 12 April 2010. The song had featured in a television advert for an online retailer. She told BBC's Steve Lamacq the song is "a funny scenario if you didn’t like someone, if they were really annoying, but you had a good time under the sheets." Doolittle's second release is entitled Pack Up and released on 5 July 2010, debuting at #12 on the Official UK Singles Chart on 11 July 2010.
She recorded the song Running For Life which featured on the soundtrack to the film AdULTHOOD. Doolittle was a special guest on Paloma Faith's concert tour which began on 30 October 2010.
Running For Life
Eliza Doolittle Lyrics
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Rolled them in in front of me
Steady now
I'm allowed to take fault to learn my oath
And I know I've been there before
I'm sure I put some more
Running for, running for life, running for life
I need to carry on
Like every days my last
This time runs extra fast
Won't let myself feel too guilty
Leave all the stress behind
I'm running for my life
Please excuse the evening news
He covered up in a victim for quite some time
Either lies... always talk about applause
But she knows that he's had a prob
She'll pick herself right up
Running for running for life running for life
Time runs a marathon
I need to carry on
Like every days my last
This time runs extra fast
Won't let myself feel too guilty
Leave all the stress behind
I'm running for my life
Time runs a marathon
I need to carry on
Like every days my last
This time runs extra fast
Won't let myself feel too guilty
Leave all the stress behind
I'm running for my life
Falling over
I could sprain my knee
But is it really over?
Is it over?
Falling over
I could bruise my soul
But is it really over?
Is it over?
Time runs a marathon
I need to carry on
Like every days my last
Cause time runs extra fast
Won't let myself feel too guilty
Leave all the stress behind
I'm running for my life
Time runs a marathon
I need to carry on
Like every days my last
Cause time runs extra fast
Won't let myself feel too guilty
Leave all the stress behind
I'm running for my life
The lyrics in Eliza Doolittle's Running For Life are about perseverance, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity. The singer talks about running for her life and not letting herself be bogged down by guilt or stress from past mistakes. She emphasizes the importance of living each day as if it were the last and continuing to push forward, despite obstacles that might arise.
The first verse talks about putting aside past faults to learn from them and move forward. The pre-chorus speaks of time being like a marathon, with the need to keep going like it's the last day. The chorus repeats the message of running for life and not allowing oneself to feel too guilty or stressed, leaving those behind.
The bridge acknowledges that falling over or failing is a possibility, but questions whether it's really over as a result. The final chorus is a repeat of the earlier chorus, underscoring the importance of continuing to run for life and not giving up.
Line by Line Meaning
Picking up both my feet
Taking active steps towards progress
Rolled them in in front of me
Moving forward with a deliberate, focused action
Steady now
Maintaining balance and composure through challenges
I'm allowed to take fault to learn my oath
Acknowledging and learning from past mistakes to improve oneself
And I know I've been there before
Recognizing past struggles and experiences
I'm sure I put some more
Committing to push harder and do better
Running for, running for life, running for life
Pursuing a greater purpose and striving to survive
Time runs a marathon
Life moves quickly and can be a long journey
I need to carry on
Persisting through challenges and obstacles
Like every days my last
Living fully in the moment and not taking anything for granted
This time runs extra fast
Feeling the urgency and fleeting nature of time passing
Won't let myself feel too guilty
Avoiding shame and self-blame that may hinder progress
Leave all the stress behind
Reducing unnecessary worries and anxiety
Please excuse the evening news
Disregarding media distractions and negativity
He covered up in a victim for quite some time
Someone has played the victim for too long
Either lies... always talk about applause
Dishonesty and the desire for praise
But she knows that he's had a prob
Recognizing someone's underlying issues or struggles
She'll pick herself right up
Resiliently moving forward and overcoming obstacles
Falling over
Stumbling or facing challenges
I could sprain my knee
Sustaining physical injuries during the struggles of life
But is it really over?
Questioning if defeat is truly final
Is it over?
Reiterating the question of whether defeat is final
Contributed by Muhammad J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.