On The Run
Justin Young Lyrics


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I am like the wind
I float above the water
No courage to dive in
Too proud to run for cover
Can't start giving too much thought
It's right behind me
A snowball that's rolling can't be stopped
But i wish that i could slow it down...

CHORUS
I've been on the run for too long
And taking chances isn't fun
I've been on the run for too long
And i can't find my way home
'cause i've run out of bread crumbs
We started in the fields
Blowing warm air through the dandelions
Words are easy when they heal
But that don't make this web divine
Can't stop now i might get caught
It's right behind me
A snowball that's rolling can't be stopped
But i wish that i could slow it down...

CHORUS

I won't survive another night of restless sleep
It's taking its toll, i prefer slow to speeding
And i've run out of steam
Can't stop now i might get caught
It's right behind me
A snowball that's rolling can't be stopped
But i wish that i could slow it down...





CHORUS

Overall Meaning

In Justin Young's song "On The Run," the singer embodies the feeling of being constantly chased or pursued, whether by one's own fears and doubts or by external forces. The opening lines "I am like the wind, I float above the water" evoke a sense of freedom and fluidity that quickly gets contradicted by "no courage to dive in, too proud to run for cover." The singer seems to be torn between wanting to take risks and move forward, and feeling immobilized by fear or pride. The line "can't start giving too much thought, it's right behind me" suggests that the challenge is not so much about overthinking or second-guessing oneself, but rather about dealing with something that is already happening or has been set in motion, much like a snowball rolling down a hill.


The chorus repeats the line "I've been on the run for too long" and adds "and taking chances isn't fun," conveying a sense of weariness and disillusionment with the chase. The metaphor of the bread crumbs, traditionally used in fairy tales to mark a path and find one's way back, is subverted here to suggest that the singer has lost his bearings and cannot find a way home anymore. The second verse adds more details about the start of the journey ("we started in the fields, blowing warm air through the dandelions"), and acknowledges that while words can be soothing, they cannot undo what has been done or make reality less messy. The repetition of the line "can't stop now I might get caught" underscores the urgency and danger of the situation, while the wish to slow down the snowball suggests that the singer would like to regain some control and agency over the situation.


Overall, "On The Run" is a poignant reflection on the struggle to keep moving forward and resist the urge to give up or give in to fear. The lyrics make use of vivid metaphors and sensory details to create a vivid image of a person caught in a difficult situation, trying to stay ahead of it but feeling increasingly drained and lost.


Line by Line Meaning

I am like the wind
I am unpredictable and uncontrollable


I float above the water
I am not willing to take risks and dive in


No courage to dive in
I am afraid of taking chances and facing my fears


Too proud to run for cover
I am not willing to admit my vulnerabilities and hide from my problems


Can't start giving too much thought
I don't want to overthink my situation and get stuck in analysis-paralysis


It's right behind me
My problems are catching up to me


A snowball that's rolling can't be stopped
My problems are gaining momentum and becoming harder to deal with


But i wish that i could slow it down...
I wish I could take a breather and deal with my problems at my own pace


I've been on the run for too long
I have been avoiding my problems for too long


And taking chances isn't fun
I am not enjoying the process of taking risks and facing my fears


And i can't find my way home
I feel lost and confused


'cause i've run out of bread crumbs
I have no plan or direction to follow anymore


We started in the fields
We began this journey in a place of simplicity and ease


Blowing warm air through the dandelions
We enjoyed the simple pleasures of life


Words are easy when they heal
It is easy to say things that make us feel better


But that don't make this web divine
Simply saying words won't fix the complex problems we are facing


I won't survive another night of restless sleep
I cannot handle the stress and anxiety anymore


It's taking its toll, i prefer slow to speeding
The stress is starting to affect me, and I would rather take things slow than rush through them


And i've run out of steam
I am exhausted and have no more energy to keep going


Can't stop now i might get caught
I cannot take a break because I am afraid of what might happen


But i wish that i could slow it down...
Once again, I wish I could take a break and deal with my problems at my own pace




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Kawaonahele


on E Kailua E

Beautiful

Punikauai


on Punaikeonaona

Hā lia lia
Ōe i kūaloha la
Ōpunaike ona ona
Kauaʻi kāhi kealohala
puna pāia āika hā ala
hīala āinōue ī kummanaola
kehōni aku ī kōhala
hō onaona ikū kīnola
puni e ikeala ō ia pūa puni e ikeala ō ia pūa
ē Pāke kolona heomo onialana
Niʻihau mai ne Kauaʻi ne uka
ō meomai kapua kealohala
imili iā kauā mōani anilehua
ēamaika mākakai ē nālula
aiā ika ō kaimū
ō ipo ana ehū ipo kailā
ikekai kāhela ō elū
ikekai kāhela ō elū
ialā ainōue kū manao onala
ke hōni ako e Kōhalā
ō onaona ikū kīnola
puni e ikeala ō ia pūa
puni e ikeala ō ia pūa
ā ia iamai anakapu anala
Ōpunaike onaona
Puna ā iā a ala ika hala
Ōpunaike onaona

Afuhia Moana Uilou


on Katinia

tbh this is a nice song

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