Running On Faith (Unplugged V
Eric Clapton feat. John Mayer Lyrics
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What else can a poor boy do?
But my world will be right
When love comes over you
Lately I've been talking in my sleep
I can't imagine what I'd have to say
Except my world will be right
[Chorus]
I've always been
One to take each and every day
Seems like by now
I'd find a love who cares just for me
Then we'd go running on faith
All of our dreams would come true
And our world will be right
When love comes over me and you
[Chorus]
Then we'd go running on faith
All of our dreams would come true
And our world will be right
When love comes over me and you
When love comes over you
The song "Running on Faith" by Eric Clapton feat. John Mayer from the album "Unplugged" is a reflective song about the power of love and its ability to make everything right in the world. The lyrics convey the message of a poor boy who has been struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life lately, and the only thing that he believes can make his world right is the presence of love.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been talking in his sleep, possibly dreaming about the love that he yearns for. He has been taking each day as it comes, hoping that one day he will find someone who cares for him and makes his dreams come true. If and when love comes over him, he is confident that their world will be transformed, and all their dreams will come true. The chorus repeats this message, emphasizing the singer's desire for a love that will bring meaning and purpose into his life.
The song's lyrics reflect the underlying theme of the entire album, which is about the redemptive power of love. The acoustic instrumentation of the song, coupled with Clapton's soulful voice and Mayer's virtuosic guitar playing, creates a timeless and uplifting atmosphere that is both soothing and invigorating. "Running on Faith" is a song that invites the listener to reflect on the transformative power of love and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been running on faith
Recently, I have been relying solely on faith to get through difficult times.
What else can a poor boy do?
There is no other option for someone who is struggling financially or emotionally.
But my world will be right
When love comes over you
My life will feel complete and in order once I find the love of my life.
Lately I've been talking in my sleep
I have been so preoccupied with my thoughts that they have infiltrated my dreams and caused me to talk in my sleep.
I can't imagine what I'd have to say
I cannot fathom what my unconscious mind is trying to communicate.
Except my world will be right
When love comes back your way
The only point that my subconscious is trying to drive home is that I will feel complete once I find a partner who reciprocates my love.
I've always been
One to take each and every day
I have a personality that enables me to take each day as it comes and live in the moment.
Seems like by now
I'd find a love who cares just for me
Despite my contentment with living day by day, I would have hoped to have found someone who loves and cares for me by now.
Then we'd go running on faith
All of our dreams would come true
And our world will be right
When love comes over me and you
If I were to find love, we could take on any obstacle with the courage of our faith and let all our aspirations flourish.
When love comes over you
The ultimate solution to all life's problems is to find the right person who loves us back.
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Written by: JERRY LYNN WILLIAMS
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