Runnin'
J€AN-MARC Lyrics
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I wonder how you go to sleep at night
There's nowhere to run
There's nowhere to hide
There's nothing to become
I've already died
You focus on broken designs
You're always afraid to cross over the line
For how much longer this time
I wake up Runnin'
I wake up Runnin'
Michelle replies
Expecting a call
Stumbled across the room
I missed the call
There's nowhere to run
There's nowhere to hide
There's nothing to become
I've already died
You focus on broken designs
You're always afraid to cross over the lines
Everything's a quarter of a turn til it's done
but how longer this time
I wake up Runnin'
I wake up Runnin'
I wake up Runnin'
The lyrics of J€AN-MARC's song "Runnin'" reflect on the feelings of confusion, desperation and hopelessness. The singer starts off by questioning his current state and how he got there. He then shifts his focus to the person he is speaking to, wondering how they can sleep peacefully at night while he is struggling. The phrase "there's nowhere to run, there's nowhere to hide, there's nothing to become, I've already died" suggests that the singer feels trapped and stuck in his current situation with no way out, leading to a feeling of having given up.
The lines "You focus on broken designs, you're always afraid to cross over the line" may indicate that the person he is addressing is hesitant to take risks or make changes, causing frustration for the singer. The mention of being "defined as dead on a cross" could allude to a religious experience or an emotional burden that the singer is carrying. The repetition of "I wake up Runnin'" shows that the singer is constantly struggling and trying to move forward.
The second verse introduces a woman named Michelle who is expecting a call. As the singer stumbles across the room, he misses the call, perhaps indicating a feeling of being inattentive or struggling to keep up. The phrase "everything's a quarter of a turn til it's done, but how longer this time" could mean that the singer is trying to make progress but is repeatedly thrown backwards, making it difficult to achieve his goals. The repeated line "I wake up Runnin'" signifies that the singer is still striving to succeed despite the setbacks.
Overall, the lyrics of "Runnin'" convey a sense of frustration and hopelessness in the face of adversity, yet also indicate a persistent determination to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
And I wonder how I got here this time
I am perplexed by how I ended up in this situation once again.
I wonder how you go to sleep at night
I question how you can rest with a clear conscience.
There's nowhere to run
There is no escape from the current circumstances.
There's nowhere to hide
There is no way to conceal oneself from the truth.
There's nothing to become
There are no more directions to take that will change the outcome.
I've already died
I am beyond the point of any further pain or suffering, already defeated.
You focus on broken designs
You concentrate on things that are flawed and will never work.
You're always afraid to cross over the line
You are fearful of taking risks and venturing outside your comfort zone.
dead on a cross I'm defined as done
I am compared to Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to achieve salvation, implying that my defeat is final and irreversible.
For how much longer this time
How much longer will I have to endure this hardship?
I wake up Runnin'
I begin each day with a sense of urgency and an eagerness to take action.
Michelle replies
Michelle responds to a message or a question.
Expecting a call
Anticipating a phone call.
Stumbled across the room
Moved clumsily or tripped while walking in the room.
I missed the call
I failed to answer or receive the phone call.
Everything's a quarter of a turn til it's done
Every action or task requires a minimal amount of effort until it is accomplished.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jesse Fox
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