You Can Run
Jeremy Jackson Lyrics


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Owi-owi-oh, you can run
Ohoho, you can run
Owi-owi-oh, you can run
Ohoho

You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie
But you can't run away from me (Owi-owi-oh)
You can do anything that you wanna do
Be whatever you wanna be (Ohoho)

You can jump in the air, you can fly through the sky
As far as Tennessee (Owi-owi-oh)
You can run just as fast as you can
But you won't catch up to me (Ohoho)

refrain:
You can run around the world or just around the way
I'll always be a step ahead whatever game you play
You can run, you can run

You can run (Owi-owi-oh, ohoho) (4x)

You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie
But you can't run away from me (Owi-owi-oh)
No matter what the mission, no matter what the time
That's how it's gonna be (Ohoho)

Put the feet in the sound of the scrat sitting down
I've got on my knees
You can run just as fast as you can
But you can't run away from me (Ohoho)

refrain

You can run (Owi-owi-oh, ohoho)
You can run (Owi-owi-oh)
You can run (Owi-owi-oh, ohoho)
(You can run) You can run (Owi-owi-oh)

You can run

Five, four, three, two, one

Ohoho
(You can run) You can run (Owi-owi-oh, ohoho)
You can run (Owi-owi-oh, ohoho)

You can run around the world or just around the way (Ohoho)
You can run around the world, you can run

(You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie
But you can't run away from me) (Ohoho) You can run
(You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie
But you can't run away from me) You can run

(You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie
(But you can't run away from me) You can run
(You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie
But you can't run away from me) (Ohoho) Yeaheah!

Owi-owi-oh
You can run, owi-owi-oh (3x)

You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, ohoho (2x)

You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie




But you can't run away from me (Ohoho)
(2x)

Overall Meaning

The song "You Can Run" by Jeremy Jackson is an upbeat and catchy tune about trying to escape someone's grasp. The repetition of "you can run" and "ohoho" create a sing-along quality while the "Owi-owi-oh" adds a playful element. The lyrics reveal the singer's determination to catch the person who is trying to escape. The singer suggests that the person can try to run, hide, cheat, or lie, but they will never be able to escape. The bridge suggests that the person can even fly to the ends of the earth and it wouldn't matter because the singer will always be a step ahead. Overall, the song is a fun, upbeat track with a simple message of not being able to escape someone's grasp.


Line by Line Meaning

Owi-owi-oh, you can run
You have the option to flee


Ohoho, you can run
You have the option to flee


Owi-owi-oh, you can run
You have the option to flee


Ohoho
You have the option to flee


You can run, you can hide, you can cheat, you can lie
You may attempt to evade, conceal, deceive or be untruthful


But you can't run away from me (Owi-owi-oh)
Despite your efforts, I will persist in pursuing you


You can do anything that you wanna do
You have the potential to succeed in all that you aspire to


Be whatever you wanna be (Ohoho)
You have the option to be anyone or anything you choose


You can jump in the air, you can fly through the sky
You have the ability to jump, and soar through the atmosphere


As far as Tennessee (Owi-owi-oh)
As far as the state of Tennessee


You can run just as fast as you can
You can attempt to move quickly


But you won't catch up to me (Ohoho)
Despite your speed, I will remain ahead of you


You can run around the world or just around the way
You can traverse the entirety of the planet, or simply around the immediate area


I'll always be a step ahead whatever game you play
I will consistently maintain a lead, regardless of the tactics you employ


No matter what the mission, no matter what the time
Irrespective of the objective, or moment in time


That's how it's gonna be (Ohoho)
This is how the situation shall unfold


Put the feet in the sound of the scrat sitting down
Imagery without real meaning or definition


I've got on my knees
I am vulnerable, possibly appealing to you


You can run around the world, you can run
You are able to move throughout the entire planet


Yeaheah!
An exclamation of enthusiasm or triumph




Writer(s): Axel Georg Kroell Copyright: Ed. Cow-lizard

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Comments from YouTube:

@edgefire125

Wow, it's amazing hearing this again. This was a huge hit in the Netherlands when I was a kid, and I have vivid memories of this and French Kiss being played at the ice skating rim that was the place to hang out for a 9-year old. ;) I had a crush on him too as I recall. Thank you for putting this up and having me relive my childhood for 4 minutes!

@lordmaster2562

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@crsmith845

I love this song. Jeremy. Jackson is an amazing singer!💯🎵🎤 He is soooo. Cute!! I loved watching. Baywatch because he was on there. I'm like a huge fan of his!! If you ever read this. Jeremy I hope everything is ok with you. God. Bless. Sweetie!❤❤❤

@ZangetsuTensho

Holy hell!! this brings back memories

@salamaraif1648

He has a great singing voice

@chibiXtrash

Ah great to hear this again, he was my first childhood crush ever. I loved him as Hobie in Baywatch. I still have to get his CD somewhere 0__o

@laurenpadgett8745

Did you ever get the CDs just a heads up if you still want them ebay has them. I just ordered my copies lol.

@FXman80

Awesome! Classic times

@Liouz1

<3 jeremy is the best! <3

@christa1980

Haha I read the text 'you can run' somewhere and i thought of this song! Time flies

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