During the mid-1980s, Moore recorded three albums released on the Power Discs label, including Where are the Other Nine?, Over the Edge and The Distance. When he was signed to Sparrow in 1987, he decided to put together a backing band to continue with his career. He did so and called the band The Distance.
Running to You
Geoff Moore & The Distance Lyrics
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Like The Sun On A Winters Day
You Can See The Light But The Heat Is So Far Away
Like A Dream Of How Things Should Be
Then Awaking To A Different Reality
I've Grown Tired Of Isolation
I Am Running To You
Like A Prisoner Cut Loose
In The Distance I
Can't Believe My Eyes
But You're Running For Me Too.
Verse Two
Like A Bird In A Guilded Cage
Bars Of Gold That I Fought For Locked Me Away
Like A King Who's An Exiled Man
Waiting To Make His Break For The Promised Land
I Need To Find Liberation.
Chorus
I Am Running To You
Like A Prisoner Cut Loose
And I Am Reaching Out For You
In The Distance I
Can't Believe My Eyes
But You're Running For Me Too.
Bridge
There's A Light That Is Arising
Like A Beacon On The Horizon
Chorus
I Am Running To You
Like A Prisoner Cut Loose
And I Am Reaching Out To You
Like A Desperate Man Will Do
In The Distance I
Can't Believe My Eyes
But You're Running For Me
Running For Me
Running For Me
Running For Me Too.
The lyrics of "Running to You" by Geoff Moore & The Distance seems to be about a person who has grown tired of feeling isolated and trapped in their own life. The first verse compares their situation to "The Sun On A Winters Day," where the light can be seen, but the heat is far away. This means that they can see a better life but are unable to reach it. The second line relates to how one's dreams may seem very different from reality, leaving them feeling disillusioned. The second line ends with the phrase "I've grown tired of isolation," which highlights the person's longing for human connection.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the person is running towards someone they love. They compare themselves to a prisoner who has finally been released and can't believe their chance to be reunited with their loved one. The chorus also reminds us that love is a two-way street and it's not a one-way pursuit.
The second verse continues to use imagery to convey the idea of being trapped. This time, it compares the person to a "bird in a guilded cage" or a "king who's an exiled man." Despite their status, they crave for freedom and liberation. The chorus then reiterates the message of the person running towards the one they love, with the last line being repeated for emphasis.
The bridge introduces the idea of hope, where "There's a light that is arising like a beacon on the horizon." This line is hopeful and indicates that the person may have finally found the light at the end of the tunnel. The final chorus reinforces that the person is running towards their loved one relentlessly, just like a desperate man would, and is on the verge of achieving their goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Like The Sun On A Winters Day
I feel like a bright light, but my warmth is distant and unreachable like the sun on a cold winter day.
You Can See The Light But The Heat Is So Far Away
People can see my potential, but I lack the ability to fully express it.
Like A Dream Of How Things Should Be
I have an idealized version of how life should be that doesn't match reality.
Then Awaking To A Different Reality
I wake up each day to a reality that doesn't meet my standards or expectations.
I've Grown Tired Of Isolation
I am tired of feeling alone and disconnected from others.
I Am Running To You
I am making an effort to connect with someone who can help me escape my isolation.
Like A Prisoner Cut Loose
I am desperate to escape my current circumstances and limitations.
Can't Believe My Eyes
I am amazed and overwhelmed by the possibility of a better future.
But You're Running For Me Too.
I am not alone in my efforts to connect with someone who understands and supports me.
Like A Bird In A Guilded Cage
I feel trapped in a life that appears desirable on the surface but still feels like a prison.
Bars Of Gold That I Fought For Locked Me Away
The things I worked hard for have become the source of my entrapment and isolation.
Like A King Who's An Exiled Man
I am someone with potential to be great who has been exiled and limited by my circumstances.
Waiting To Make His Break For The Promised Land
I am eagerly waiting for the chance to escape my current situation and achieve something better.
I Need To Find Liberation.
I am searching for freedom from my current limitations and a chance to achieve my potential.
And I Am Reaching Out For You
I am taking the initiative to connect with someone who can help me find the freedom and connection I need.
Like A Desperate Man Will Do
I am willing to take risks and do whatever it takes to achieve the connection and freedom I desire.
There's A Light That Is Arising
I am beginning to see the possibility of a better future that I had previously overlooked.
Like A Beacon On The Horizon
The possibility of a better future is becoming clearer and easier to navigate, like a guiding light on the horizon.
Running For Me
Someone is putting in effort to help me find the connection and freedom I need.
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