Running Off The Gods
Fences Lyrics
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And I would call it cocaine crazy
Calling off the spot light,
Running off the Gods that made me
I'm not afraid to die,
Aligned I lined I lied
Are telling me I'm so damn lucky
Getting what I wanted
I became so god damn ugly
And I'm not afraid to die,
Aligned I lined I lied
I guess I'll keep on trying
Fight all the drinks & constant lying
People try to save me,
It's me, myself I'm always blaming
I'm not afraid to die,
Aligned I lined I lied
The lyrics of Fences's song Running Off The Gods reflect a deep sense of disillusionment and detachment from the world. The opening lines, "Someone call the forth ride, and I would call it cocaine crazy," suggest a desire to escape from reality, perhaps through drugs or other means. The image of "Calling off the spot light, Running off the Gods that made me" further emphasizes a rejection of the forces that have shaped and controlled the singer's life.
The repeated lines "I'm not afraid to die, Aligned I lined I lied" suggest a sense of fatalism and resignation, as if the singer has already accepted the inevitability of their own downfall. The contrast between the singer's own perspective and the views of others is highlighted by the lines "People all around me, are telling me I'm so damn lucky, Getting what I wanted, I became so god damn ugly." The singer seems to be regretting the choices they've made, even as others envy their apparent success.
Despite this sense of disillusionment, the singer seems to be committed to trying to improve themselves, with the lines "I guess I'll keep on trying, Fight all the drinks & constant lying, People try to save me, It's me, myself I'm always blaming." The repeated assertion that "I'm not afraid to die, Aligned I lined I lied" suggests a fearlessness in the face of both external and internal challenges.
Overall, the lyrics of Running Off The Gods convey a complex mix of emotions, including a desire for escape, a sense of disillusionment, and a commitment to self-improvement. The repeated refrain of "I'm not afraid to die, Aligned I lined I lied" suggests a deep-rooted fatalism, but also a determination to keep fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone call the forth ride
Asking someone to bring drugs (cocaine) to me
And I would call it cocaine crazy
Describing the wild and crazy feeling that drugs (cocaine) give me
Calling off the spot light,
Refusing to be in the spotlight or the center of attention
Running off the Gods that made me
Rejecting the expectations and pressures from society or religion that shaped me into who I am
I'm not afraid to die,
Being reckless and not caring about the consequences of my actions that may lead to death
Aligned I lined I lied
Describing how my actions and beliefs are not consistent or truthful
People all around me
Feeling the pressure and influence of others around me
Are telling me I'm so damn lucky
Feeling fortunate for what I have but not realizing the negative effects it brings
Getting what I wanted
Achieving my desires and goals
I became so god damn ugly
Becoming unattractive or undesirable due to my behavior and choices
I guess I'll keep on trying
Continuing to strive for something despite the difficulties and obstacles
Fight all the drinks & constant lying
Overcoming my addiction and tendency to deceive myself and others
People try to save me,
Others attempt to help me change my unhealthy ways
It's me, myself I'm always blaming
Taking responsibility for my actions and failures, but struggling to change them
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BEN GREENSPAN, CHRISTOPHER MANSFIELD
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