RUNAWAY TRAIN
Elton John & Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Gonna eat me up inside
There's a drifting spirit coming clean
In the eye of a lifelong fire
Tell Monday I'll be around next week
I'm running ahead of my days
In the shotgun chance that scattered us
I've seen the error of my ways
Well we've wrapped ourselves in golden crowns
Like sun gods spitting rain
Found a way home written on this map
Like red dye in my veins
In the hardest times that come around
The fear of losing grows
I've lost and seen the world shut down
It's a darkness no one knows
And I've poured out the pleasure and dealt with the pain
Standing in a station waiting in the rain
I'm starting to feel a little muscle again
But love is lost like a runaway train
Oh I'm out of control and out of my hands
I'm tearing like a demon through no man's land
Trying to get a grip on my life again
Nothing hits harder than a runaway train
The song Runaway Train by Elton John is a contemplative and introspective piece that reflects on the uncertainties and challenges of life. The opening lines, "There's a hungry road I can only hope's gonna eat me up inside" express the singer's sense of vulnerability and the feeling that life is a journey with an unknown destination. The lyrics suggest that the journey is not merely physical but also spiritual - "There's a drifting spirit coming clean in the eye of a lifelong fire." This could imply the search for meaning in life or striving towards self-realization.
The song speaks of the fear of losing, and how it can grow in times of hardship. The lines "In the hardest times that come around, the fear of losing grows, I've lost and seen the world shut down, it's a darkness no one knows" are an admission that the singer has been through tough times and understands the pain of loss. The lyrics "I've poured out the pleasure and dealt with the pain, standing in a station waiting in the rain, I'm starting to feel a little muscle again" depict the singer's resilience and the hope that even in the dark moments, there is a chance for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a hungry road I can only hope's
Gonna eat me up inside
The singer is afraid of a path they have taken that may consume them.
There's a drifting spirit coming clean
In the eye of a lifelong fire
A spirit that has wandered aimlessly is now being honest about the persistent struggles they face.
Tell Monday I'll be around next week
I'm running ahead of my days
The singer is chasing their future, leaving their past behind.
In the shotgun chance that scattered us
I've seen the error of my ways
An opportunity caused significant changes, and now the artist has realized their prior mistakes.
Well we've wrapped ourselves in golden crowns
Like sun gods spitting rain
The artist and others have elevated themselves above what they truly are and are now learning to accept their vulnerabilities.
Found a way home written on this map
Like red dye in my veins
The singer has finally found their true path, and it feels like it courses through their blood.
In the hardest times that come around
The fear of losing grows
During tough times, the dread of losing what is important is intensified.
I've lost and seen the world shut down
It's a darkness no one knows
The artist has experienced tremendous pain and witnessed how it can paralyze everything around them.
And I've poured out the pleasure and dealt with the pain
Standing in a station waiting in the rain
The artist has faced both good and bad experiences, and now they feel stuck and lost.
I'm starting to feel a little muscle again
But love is lost like a runaway train
The artist is regaining some strength, but they still feel powerless against the chaos of an ended relationship.
Oh I'm out of control and out of my hands
I'm tearing like a demon through no man's land
The singer has lost any sense of autonomy and is now wreaking havoc on their surroundings like a possessed creature.
Trying to get a grip on my life again
Nothing hits harder than a runaway train
The artist is attempting to regain control of their life, but the overwhelming force of their problems is making it impossible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD J.P. TAUPIN, BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Lyrics:
There's a hungry road I can only hope's
Gonna eat me up inside
There's a drifting spirit coming clean
In the eye of a lifelong fire
Tell Monday I'll be around next week
I'm running ahead of my days
In the shotgun chance that scattered us
I've seen the error of my ways
Well we've wrapped ourselves in golden crowns
Like sun gods spitting rain
Found a way home written on this map
Like red dye in my veins
In the hardest times that come around
The fear of losing grows
I've lost and seen the world shut down
It's a darkness no one knows
And I've poured out the pleasure and dealt with the pain
Standing in a station waiting in the rain
I'm starting to feel a little muscle again
But love is lost like a runaway train
Oh I'm out of control and out of my hands
I'm tearing like a demon through no man's land
Trying to get a grip on my life again
Nothing hits harder than a runaway train
Source: LyricFind
@prathameshbhambure
Eric's touch makes the best things twice as great. Iconic stuff right here!
@downhomesunset
This song really sums up the character of Martin Riggs in the Lethal Weapon films-that’s why they chose it for the closing credits for LW3
@maxigabriel4773
This song was in the opening of TV Show of investigation called "Día D" in Argentina presented by Jorge Lanata, alias " El Sapo" in 1996/97.
@jimshoes29
This song was on Lethal Weapon 3 soundtrack at closing credits and was also released on Sir Elton John's The One CD!
@cathsalazar9930
Ty’s for info
@downhomesunset
That’s where I heard it!
@OddMavis
What a treat. Elton John and Eric Clapton. ❤️ Amazing.
@TOOLruls
Eric and Elton Two Living Legends...that strat cried
@jdenino6022
Elton's music has been used in many movies and television shows...his music will live on forever. Dog Day Afternoon has Amoreena at the beginning from Tumbleweed Connection album. Great song too.
@Richard-yt9vi
Yup some other world from ferngully measure of a man from rocky 4 two of my favourite