Run No More
FM Lyrics


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An innocent man is all that it takes
They said they want justice
It's an easy mistake
They said do unto others, an eye for an eye
The jury cried guilty
And I've been running all my life

I was born on muddy water
On the wrong side of the law
I'll take my chance behind the gun
I'll tell you one thing for sure
Hey, I ain't gonna run no more
Ain't gonna run no more

They got the devil on their conscience
They got blood on their hands
They tried and convicted an innocent man
I'm gonna die by the bullet, this I can tell
'Cos they said that they want justice
And I'll see them in hell

I was born on muddy water
On the wrong side of the law
I'll take my chance behind the gun
I'll tell you one thing for sure
I ain't gonna run no more
Ain't gonna run no more
Ain't gonna run no more

Oh, I was born on muddy water
On the wrong side of the law
I'll take my chance behind the gun
I'll tell you one thing for sure

I was born on muddy water
On the wrong side of the law
I'll take my chance behind the gun, yeah, yeah
I'll tell you one thing for sure
I ain't gonna run no more
Ain't gonna run no more




I've been running all my life
You ain't gonna take me alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to FM's song Run No More tell the story of a man who has been wrongfully accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit. Even though he was innocent, he was found guilty by the jury, causing him to become an outlaw. The man was born into a life of poverty and crime, growing up on the wrong side of the law. He has been running from the law for his entire life and appears to have accepted his fate that he will likely die by the bullet of the same people who wronged him.


The song's message speaks to the injustices of the legal system, where people can be wrongfully accused and convicted, and the impact it can have on their life. The lyrics also allude to the idea of an "eye for an eye," questioning whether justice is truly being served when innocent people are punished for crimes they didn't commit.


Ultimately, the singer of the song refuses to run anymore, accepting that he will likely die as an outlaw, but standing his ground and refusing to let the legal system take him alive. The lyrics are poignant and thought-provoking, and the melody of the song adds to the sense of urgency and desperation felt by the man in the story.


Line by Line Meaning

An innocent man is all that it takes
It only takes one innocent person to be wrongly accused and punished.


They said they want justice
The authorities claimed that they are seeking justice.


It's an easy mistake
Wrongly accusing and punishing someone can be an easy mistake to make.


They said do unto others, an eye for an eye
The authorities claimed to believe in the principle of reciprocity - treating others as you would like to be treated.


The jury cried guilty
The jury found the accused guilty of the crime.


And I've been running all my life
The accused has been on the run and in hiding, fearing punishment for a crime he did not commit.


I was born on muddy water
I was born in a difficult, murky situation.


On the wrong side of the law
I come from a place and background where breaking the law was common or even necessary for survival.


I'll take my chance behind the gun
If needed, I am willing to use a gun and take matters into my own hands to protect myself.


I'll tell you one thing for sure
One thing is certain.


Hey, I ain't gonna run no more
I have decided to stop running and hiding.


They got the devil on their conscience
The authorities have made a decision that goes against their moral compass, causing them guilt.


They got blood on their hands
The authorities have made a decision that resulted in harm or death to an innocent person.


They tried and convicted an innocent man
The authorities have wrongly punished someone who is innocent.


I'm gonna die by the bullet, this I can tell
The accused knows that his fate will likely lead to his death by gunfire.


'Cos they said that they want justice
The authorities have justified their actions by claiming that they seek justice.


And I'll see them in hell
The accused will face his accusers and punishers in the afterlife, if there is one.


You ain't gonna take me alive
The accused would rather die than be captured and punished for a crime he did not commit.




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Comments from YouTube:

Jack Moik

Still my favorite Song! :-)

Al Rockman

why isn't there an official video for this song

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