Running
Handsome Devil Lyrics
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When Autumn comes,
I lose my faith again,
You know I'm on the run,
Come with me you just might have some fun,
Follow me from St. Paul to Scottsdale,
All The Way from St. Paul to Scottsdale,
Down to Mexico, Running,
I traveled far and shed so many tears,
And nothing really scares me more than fear,
You know I'm on the run,
Come with me youst might have some fun,
Follow me from St. Paul to Scottsdale,
Down to Mexico, Running,
All The Way from St. Paul to Scottsdale,
Down to Mexico, Running,
And when I get away,
You know I'm gone,
And when I finally escape,
I'm running on.
Follow me from St. Paul to Scottsdale,
Down to Mexico, Running,
All The Way from St. Paul to Scottsdale,
Down to Mexico, Running,
[x2]
Down to Mexico, Running.
The lyrics to Handsome Devil's song "Running" seem to speak to a feeling of desperation or restlessness that the singer is experiencing. The opening lines refer to "poison arrows" that press and pierce the singer's skin, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling attacked or criticized by others. The mention of Autumn as a time when the singer loses faith could be a reference to the change of seasons and the way that nature seems to die and fade away during that time.
The chorus reinforces the sense of movement and escape that the singer is seeking, as the lyrics urge the listener to follow the singer on a journey from St. Paul to Scottsdale to Mexico. The repetition of the phrase "running" in the chorus emphasizes that this is not a leisurely trip, but a frantic escape.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more introspective as the singer describes traveling far and shedding tears. The line "nothing really scares me more than fear" could be read as a realization that the singer is afraid of being afraid, or that fear is the biggest obstacle that they face.
Overall, the song seems to be about the desire to escape from something, whether it's difficult circumstances, personal demons, or the limitations of one's own life. The intense energy of the music and the repetition of the chorus create a sense of urgency and excitement that's in keeping with that theme.
Line by Line Meaning
Poison arrows press and pierce my skin,
I'm feeling hurt and attacked by whatever negative circumstances are surrounding me.
When Autumn comes,
These hard times are a recurring theme in my life and always seem to happen during this season.
I lose my faith again,
I'm struggling to hold onto my hope and optimism through these rough patches.
You know I'm on the run,
I'm doing my best to escape my problems and find a better situation for myself.
Come with me you just might have some fun,
If you come along with me, there's a chance we can enjoy ourselves and leave our worries behind for a while.
Follow me from St. Paul to Scottsdale,
I'm going on a journey to different places, looking for a fresh start and new opportunities.
Down to Mexico, Running,
My travels take me far and wide, including all the way down to Mexico, as I do whatever I can to put some distance between myself and my problems.
I traveled far and shed so many tears,
This journey has been hard, but I've gone through a lot of difficult experiences and come out on the other side.
And nothing really scares me more than fear,
The thing that concerns me the most is the possibility of slipping into a state of being constantly scared and anxious.
And when I get away,
If I ever find a way to escape my current troubles,
You know I'm gone,
I won't stick around and put myself in that difficult situation again.
And when I finally escape,
If I'm lucky enough to leave those negative feelings behind,
I'm running on.
I'll keep going, always looking for something that makes me feel alive and happy.
Down to Mexico, Running,
My travels continue, as I keep moving forward and away from my problems.
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Written by: E. DANIELS
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