Run
Gnarls Barkley Lyrics

Yeah, it's still the same, can't you feel the pain?
Life is a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering, and it seems like it's never going to change.

When the needle hits the vein, ain't nothin' like the real thing
The feeling of addiction is incomparable to anything else, and it's hard to break free from it.

I've seen it once before and oh it's something else, good god
I've witnessed the effects of addiction before, and it's a terrifying sight.

Cool breeze come on in, sunshine come on down
I'm yearning for a change in my life, something new, refreshing, and positive.

These are the teardrops of a clown, the circus coming to town
Behind the facade of happiness and laughter, there's often someone who's hurting, and life can often feel like a circus.

All I'm saying is sometimes I'm more scared of myself
There are times when I don't trust myself and my actions, and I'm afraid of where they might lead me.

You better move!
You need to take action and make a change before it's too late.

I said move!
I'm urging you to take action, don't hesitate or waste any more time.

Run away! Run away!
Escape the situation, run for your life, and don't look back.

Run children! Run for your life!
I'm advising you to run, especially if you're young, innocent, and vulnerable.

Here it comes, said run! Alright
Danger is imminent, and I'm telling you to run, no questions asked.

Yeah, I'm on the run, see where I'm coming from
I'm currently on the run, and I don't want you to end up in the same situation as me.

When you see me come and run
If you see me running, it's a sign that you should follow my lead and also run.

Before you see what I'm running from
Don't wait to find out what I'm running from, assume that it's something dangerous or deadly.

No time for question asking, time is passing by
Don't waste time debating, analyzing, or doubting, because every second counts.

You can't win child, we've all tried too
The odds are against you, and many others have faced similar battles and lost.

You've been lied too, it's already inside you
You've been deceived and manipulated, and the vice you're trying to escape from is already consuming you from within.

Either run right now or you best get ready to die
You have two options: escape now or prepare to face the dire consequences of your actions.

Hurry little children, run this way
I'm trying to protect and guide you, and I know the safest path to take.

I have got a beast at bay!
I'm trying to restrain something dangerous or monstrous, and I need your help to avoid being overpowered by it.

Promise me when the chance comes
Swear to me that you'll take action when the opportunity arises.

You'll run as fast as you can
You'll use all your strength and energy to escape to safety as quickly as possible.

Don't you dare look backwards
Don't get distracted, curious, or sentimental, stay focused on running away and saving your own life.