Running On Faith
Eric Clapton feat. Tessa Niles & Chuck Leavell Lyrics

The lyrics to Eric Clapton's song Running on Faith explore the idea of searching and the hope that comes with the possibility of finding love. The song begins with the admission that the singer has been "running on faith," implying that he's been holding out for something good to come his way. In essence, the singer is suggesting that he's been relying on hope and faith to see him through difficult times in his life. The chorus continues with the line "What else can a poor boy do?" which seems to stress that the singer has no other choice but to have faith, suggesting that this is both a struggle and a necessity.

The next verse continues with the theme of hope and anticipation, with the singer stating that he's been talking in his sleep lately, perhaps indicating that his dreams are on his mind. He says that he can't imagine what he'd have to say in his sleep, signifying the somewhat confusing and mysterious nature of his own thoughts and desires. As the verse ends, the singer reaffirms that his world will be right again when love comes back into his life, implying that he has experienced heartbreak or loss before and that he knows the healing power of love.

The chorus repeats, but later in the song, Clapton repeats the last verse twice, emphasizing that his world will be "right" when love comes over him and the person he loves. This song cleverly examines love by addressing its potential restorative powers, even as it acknowledges the difficult journey to find it.