Runnin'
Free n Losh Lyrics
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You've been runnin' and runnin', runnin' and runnin'
And I know you say that you're here to stay
But you keep runnin' and runnin', runnin' and runnin'
Keep on, keep on
We don't need much, no
I've been nonstop just out here runnin'
You've been trapped inside of my absent mind
I've been waiting for something, following nothing
Hold me in a day, I'll be far away
Don't take nothing from no one
Keep it so close for so long
I've been on my own, you could take me home
Keep me runnin' and runnin', runnin' and runnin'
And I know I say I am here to stay
But I keep runnin' and runnin', just runnin' and runnin'
Keep on, keep on
We don't need much, no
I've been nonstop just out here runnin'
"Runnin'" by Free n Losh is a poignant and introspective piece about the struggles of the main character, who seems to be dealing with a constant state of restlessness and being lost within himself. The lyrics speak of someone who is running away from something, maybe unresolved feelings or problems. The phrase "trapped inside my absent mind" paints an image of someone who is lost within themselves, unable to escape their thoughts and emotions. The person they address in the lyrics is also running, and while they say they are "here to stay," they keep running and running.
The chorus of the song, "Keep on, keep on, we don't need much, no, I've been nonstop out here runnin'," suggests a strong desire for freedom and the need to keep going, to keep moving, to maybe even escape the problems that the singer is facing. It's a battle between wanting to stay and wanting to leave, of wanting to keep moving and never stop. The lyrics express a longing to be held, but the singer knows they'll always be far away, just out of reach.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about the journey of life, with its ups and downs, and the search for meaning and purpose. It also reflects on the struggles one may face within themselves, and the need to confront those issues head-on. The song encourages perseverance and pushing forward, even when things get tough.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been trapped inside of my absent mind
I can't get you out of my head
You've been runnin' and runnin', runnin' and runnin'
You've been on my mind constantly
And I know you say that you're here to stay
You claim to be committed to me
But you keep runnin' and runnin', runnin' and runnin'
But you seem to always be on the move, never fully settling down
Keep on, keep on
Don't stop
We don't need much, no
We don't need a lot to be happy
I've been nonstop just out here runnin'
I've been constantly on the move
I've been waiting for something, following nothing
I've been searching for purpose, but haven't found it yet
Hold me in a day, I'll be far away
I don't stay in one place for long
Don't take nothing from no one
Don't let anyone hold you back
Keep it so close for so long
Keep chasing your dreams, no matter how long it takes
I've been on my own, you could take me home
I've been living independently, but I wouldn't mind someone to share my life with
Keep me runnin' and runnin', runnin' and runnin'
Inspire me to keep moving forward
And I know I say I am here to stay
And even though I've said I'm committed to staying, I can't help but keep moving
But I keep runnin' and runnin', just runnin' and runnin'
I can't seem to stay still for too long
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.