Nowhere to Run
J.J.ケイル Lyrics


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Nowhere to run,
Nowhere to hide
No way to relieve
This feeling inside
You done gave me them blues
And then you took a ride
Left me with nowhere to run,
Nowhere to hide
Shame, oh shame, on what you do
Can't you see that I, I, I,
Been feeling so blue
Cast a spell on me,
Then you took a ride
Left me with nowhere to run,
Nowhere to hide
Pardon me, if I sound so sad
I can't get to you
When I want you so bad
You done gave me them blues,
Then you took a ride




Left me with nowhere to run,
Nowhere to hide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.J. Cale's song "Nowhere to Run" portray an individual struggling to come to terms with feelings of abandonment and helplessness. The singer admits that he has been given "the blues" by his loved one who subsequently left him with nowhere to run or hide. He is left alone with his emotions, unable to find any relief. The individual acknowledges feeling sad and frustrated, longing to be reunited with his loved one but unable to do so. He feels betrayed by their actions and blames them for putting him in this position of vulnerability. The repeated line "nowhere to run, nowhere to hide" emphasizes the emotional turmoil the individual is feeling, trapped and isolated with their pain.


This song speaks to the universal human experiences of love, loss, and heartbreak. The lyrics capture the visceral feelings of being abandoned and powerless, unable to escape the negative emotions that come with a failed relationship. The repetition of the phrase "nowhere to run, nowhere to hide" evokes a sense of claustrophobia, emphasizing the inescapable nature of the emotional turmoil. This song speaks to anyone who has ever felt alone and betrayed by a romantic partner, and it provides a deeply relatable and cathartic outlet for processing those emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Nowhere to run,
I have nowhere to go to escape my troubles and problems.


Nowhere to hide
There is no way for me to conceal myself from my worries and anxieties.


No way to relieve
I have no method or means to alleviate the pain and discomfort I am feeling.


This feeling inside
The intense emotion I am experiencing is internal and affecting me greatly.


You done gave me them blues
You have caused me great sadness and despair.


And then you took a ride
You left me alone and abandoned me after causing me pain.


Left me with nowhere to run,
You have left me with no escape or method of relief from my emotional struggles.


Shame, oh shame, on what you do
You should be ashamed of the hurtful actions you have taken.


Can't you see that I, I, I,
I hope you can empathize with me and the depth of my emotions.


Been feeling so blue
I have been feeling down and depressed because of your actions.


Cast a spell on me,
Your actions have had a strong and lasting effect on me.


Then you took a ride
You abandoned me and left me to suffer from the emotional pain you caused.


Pardon me, if I sound so sad
I hope you can forgive me for the sadness and despair that I am expressing.


I can't get to you
I am struggling to connect with you and mend the hurt you have caused.


When I want you so bad
Despite the pain you have caused me, I still long for your love and affection.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: JOHN J CALE

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