Run
George Strait [乔治史崔特] Lyrics
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I hope you're on it
If there's a train moving fast down the tracks
I hope you caught it
Cause I swear out there ain't where you ought to be
So catch a ride, catch a cab
Don't you know I miss you bad
Baby run, cut a path across the blue skies
Straight in a straight line
You can't get here fast enough
Find a truck and fire it up
Lean on the gas and off the clutch
Leave Dallas in the dust
I need you in a rush
So baby run
If you ain't got a suit case
Get a box or an old brown paper sack
And pack it light or pack it heavy
Take a truck, take a Chevy
Baby just come back
There's a shortcut to the highway out of town
Why don't you take it
Don't let that speed limit slow you down
Go on and break it
Baby run, cut a path across the blue skies
Straight in a straight line
You can't get here fast enough
Find a truck and fire it up
Lean on the gas and off the clutch
Leave Dallas in the dust
I need you in a rush
So baby run
Baby run
Oh baby run
Baby run
"Run" by George Strait is a song about a man desperately wanting his lover to return to him. The lyrics speak about the various modes of transportation that could be used to reach the man - a plane, a bus, a train or a truck - and urges the lover to take any one of these and make their way back to him. The singer is so desperate to have his lover by his side, he begs her not to walk but to run to him. He is certain that wherever she is at the moment is not where she needs to be, and he can't stand the thought of her being away from him any longer.
The chorus of the song repeats the urging to run to him as fast as possible. He implores his lover to cut a path across blue skies and find a way to get to him straight in a straight line. He tells her to find a truck, to "lean on the gas and off the clutch" and to leave Dallas in the dust. The song's theme of longing and desperation is reinforced throughout, with the singer even urging her to break the speed limit if needed.
Overall, "Run" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the depths of a lover's longing. The strong, repeated chorus creates a sense of urgency and the lyrics evoke a sense of distance and longing that is palpable. It's a beautiful song that speaks to anyone who has ever been separated from the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's a plane or a bus leaving Dallas
If there is any means of transportation leaving Dallas, hoping you're on it.
I hope you're on it
I want you to leave Dallas and come to me.
If there's a train moving fast down the tracks
If there is a speeding train, I hope you've got on board.
I hope you caught it
I hope you were able to catch the train.
Cause I swear out there ain't where you ought to be
Being out there, far from me, isn't right for you.
So catch a ride, catch a cab
Find any available ride, even taxi, to come to me.
Don't you know I miss you bad
I badly miss you.
But don't you walk to me
I want you to use transportation and come to me as quickly as possible.
Baby run, cut a path across the blue skies
Hurry and come to me, take the fastest route possible, even if you have to go through the sky.
Straight in a straight line
Take the shortest and quickest path possible to reach me.
You can't get here fast enough
I want you to come to me as soon as possible, faster than possible.
Find a truck and fire it up
Get inside a truck and start the engine.
Lean on the gas and off the clutch
Step on the gas pedal and release the clutch to speed up quickly.
Leave Dallas in the dust
Leave Dallas far behind, and leave fast.
I need you in a rush
I need you now, immediately, urgently.
So baby run
You must hurry and come to me as quickly as possible.
If you ain't got a suit case
If you don't have a suitcase,
Get a box or an old brown paper sack
Find any box or bag to pack your belongings.
And pack it light or pack it heavy
Pack whatever you need, a little or a lot, but hurry.
Take a truck, take a Chevy
Find any vehicle that you can and come to me as soon as possible.
Baby just come back
I just want you to come back to me soon.
There's a shortcut to the highway out of town
There's a faster route to get out of town.
Why don't you take it
You should take it, to save time.
Don't let that speed limit slow you down
Don't follow the speed limit, go faster than it, don't waste any time.
Go on and break it
Break the speed limit and come to me as fast as possible.
Baby run, cut a path across the blue skies
Hurry and come to me, take the fastest route possible, even if you have to go through the sky.
Straight in a straight line
Take the shortest and quickest path possible to reach me.
You can't get here fast enough
I want you to come to me as soon as possible, faster than possible.
Find a truck and fire it up
Get inside a truck and start the engine.
Lean on the gas and off the clutch
Step on the gas pedal and release the clutch to speed up quickly.
Leave Dallas in the dust
Leave Dallas far behind, and leave fast.
I need you in a rush
I need you now, immediately, urgently.
So baby run
You must hurry and come to me as quickly as possible.
Baby run
Just run to me as fast as you can.
Oh baby run
Please hurry and come to me.
Baby run
Just run to me as fast as you can.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAFFER SMITH, JOSEPH MICHAEL HENRYK R. WILLS, DWANE M. II WEIR, DAN CROLL, QUINCY MATTHEW HANLEY
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@laurastreeter7963
I have to say hands down this is his greatest song of all time. 20 years later I still love it just as much as the first time. Don't let that speed limit slow you down, just break it. Run. That's love.
@Matt-cv8ji
Amazing song, I love creating my art to this song
@rockin-74ron39
Amen ! Being a critic, This is my #1 of all George Strait songs !
@REZNAP
George… this song cured my depression! Thank you
@jessicajohnson4122
Yassss
@lyricalxphipps4593
When I was locked up in California I remember this song coming on the radio at night when I was in my cell. I swear I dont listen to country music but this song is written beautifully. You have got to be a fool to not appreciate this track. It got me through some hard times feeling down on my luck. I've been out for 15 years now. I'm doing well but when I start feeling sad I come listen to this song just to hear the music and the perfect voice for it. This song is easily in my top 30 of all greatest songs.
@billmischnick7741
Keep moving forward.. sometimes it just takes that one thing to connect you to yourself which drives you to a better place.
Keep on it!
@jm22969
Happy to hear your out and doing well! Take care man!
@stephenhernandez7609
Hope you are still hanging in there!!!
@haljones246
I'm an old guy, but like I always told my kids, "It's not where you've been, it's where you're going!" Good luck brother!