Who Will You Run To
Hughes and Thrall Lyrics
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That my dreams depend upon
All alone, crying out for you
Cool out with me tonight
You don't have to start no fight
All alone, hoping you are too
Heaven knows what I've been through
What is meant, is meant to be
Only you can set me free
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
Every man must have his day
The pride of his country that's the way
When he is king, he will have the say
Cool out with me tonight
You don't have to start no fight
Crying out, hoping you are too
You don't know what I've been through
Heaven knows what I've been through
What is meant is meant to be
Only you can set me free
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
You don't know what I've been through
Heaven knows what I've been through
What is meant is meant to be
Only you can set me free
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
Who will you run to?
Where will you go?
The lyrics of Hughes and Thrall's song "Who Will You Run To" depict the inner turmoil of a person who is desperately hoping for the affection of someone they deeply care for. The lyrics begin with the singer addressing the person they love as the one on whom their dreams depend upon. The singer is alone, crying out for this person, hoping that they also feel the same way. The singer then invites the person to "cool out" with them, suggesting that they can spend time together without starting a fight. The singer then reveals that they have been through a lot and that only the person they love can set them free.
The rest of the song talks about the fact that every man has their day, and when he is king, he can have the say. However, the singer is still crying out, hoping that the person they love will turn to them. In the end, the song repeats the question, ‘Who will you run to? Where will you go?" This repetition serves to reinforce the singer's desperation and their desire for the person they love to choose them over anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know that you're the one
You hold a special place in my heart
That my dreams depend upon
You are the subject of my dreams and desires
All alone, crying out for you
Despite my loneliness, I am pining for your presence
Cool out with me tonight
Spend a relaxing evening with me
You don't have to start no fight
We can avoid any conflict or tension
All alone, hoping you are too
I am wishing that you are also seeking companionship
You don't know what I've been through
You are unaware of the troubles I have faced
Heaven knows what I've been through
The difficulties I have endured are known only to higher powers
What is meant, is meant to be
Destiny will unfold as it should
Only you can set me free
Your love and company will bring me the comfort and liberation I desire
Who will you run to?
To whom will you turn for love and support?
Where will you go?
Where will you find the affection and care you need?
Every man must have his day
Everyone deserves their time in the limelight
The pride of his country that's the way
Serving one's country is a source of pride and honor
When he is king, he will have the say
In positions of power, one has the authority to make decisions
Crying out, hoping you are too
I am expressing my emotions and yearning for your sympathy
Who will you run to?
To whom will you turn for comfort and solace?
Where will you go?
Where will you find the peace and happiness you seek?
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