Run for Cover
K.P.M. Lyrics


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Why life gotta be so hard?
I'd run for miles just to figure this out...
Oh heavenly father where you been at?
The devils got a secured candidate he could pick at
Im losing the battle that im in and that I can say oh father
Cant find a reason to wanna live why bother
Use to be the man in this bitch
Now I feel like a bitch
Isolated I grew out of the Mix
I dont wanna suffer so I go
Chase the bottle
Thats how I escape my problems and my sorrows, what else I got oh
Im finna drop low, you better send me an angel one I can borrow
Cause my condition is
Fatal im at the bottom,
Help me please lord, I got a plan to go be the man who
Make a change for his family and mans too
Get big houses, big couches
Working hard with big knowledge is what you call a
Man move ohh
Said if I ever make it outta here alive
I'll never go back, to those unforgiving times
I seen a whole lot, so I get a lil high
To get some of the bad memories out my mind
Why life gotta be so hard?
Dont know how I made it this far
I'd run for miles just to figure this out...
They'll never know what ya life's all really bout
Long as you walk with a smile
I'll be honest, I aint been myself in a while
But you'd never known that now
Looked at life a little clearer
Comparison is a thief of joy and a confidence killer
Times I couldn't look at myself, in the mufuckin' mirror...
I said I know it's suppose to make me stronger
The trials and tribulations
The bad days always seem a little longer
And good days always escape us
If it ain't one thing it's something else
That's why we gotta stay dangerous...
I'd run for miles Just to figure this out
Said if I ever make it outta here alive
I'll never go back, to those unforgiving times
I seen a whole lot, so I get a lil high
To get some of the bad memories out my mind
Why life gotta be so hard?




Dont know how I made it this far
I'd run for miles just to figure this out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Run For Cover" by K.P.M. express the struggle of the songwriter who is dealing with the difficult aspects of life. He starts by questioning why life has to be so hard and like he would run for miles just to figure it out. He then talks about how the devil seems to have a secured candidate to prey on and he feels like he is losing the battle that he is in. The songwriter expresses that he doesn't seem to have a reason to live and wonders why he should bother.


The lyrics then talk about how the songwriter has changed from being the man in charge to someone who feels isolated and turns to alcohol to escape his problems and sorrows. He feels like his condition is fatal, and he needs help to be able to make a change for his family and man. He then talks about how if he ever makes it out of this situation alive, he will never go back to those unforgiving times. He has seen a lot, and he gets high to get some of the bad memories out of his mind.


The lyrics also discuss how the songwriter knows that trials and tribulations are supposed to make him stronger, but bad days always seem a little longer, and good days always escape him. It is essential to stay dangerous and keep going. This powerful song is a reminder that life can be difficult, but we must keep pushing and never give up.


Line by Line Meaning

Why life gotta be so hard?
Expressing frustration and confusion over the unpredictable and challenging nature of life.


I'd run for miles just to figure this out...
Willing to go to great lengths to find answers and solutions to life's difficulties.


Oh heavenly father where you been at?
Questioning the presence and support of a higher power in times of suffering and hardship.


The devils got a secured candidate he could pick at
Feeling vulnerable and targeted by negative influences and forces.


Im losing the battle that im in and that I can say oh father
Admitting defeat and feeling helpless in the face of overwhelming challenges.


Cant find a reason to wanna live why bother
Experiencing a sense of hopelessness and questioning the purpose of life.


Use to be the man in this bitch
Referring to a time when the singer had more control and power in their life.


Now I feel like a bitch
Feeling weakened and emasculated by life's difficulties.


Isolated I grew out of the Mix
Feeling disconnected and separated from one's social environment.


I dont wanna suffer so I go / Chase the bottle
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to numb emotional pain and avoid facing problems.


Thats how I escape my problems and my sorrows, what else I got oh
Acknowledging the limited options and resources available to deal with life's challenges.


Im finna drop low, you better send me an angel one I can borrow
Feeling emotionally drained and in need of support and guidance from a higher power.


Cause my condition is / Fatal im at the bottom, / Help me please lord,
Describing the severity and urgency of the singer's situation and appealing for divine intervention.


I got a plan to go be the man who / Make a change for his family and mans too
Expressing a desire to overcome hardship and become a positive force for oneself and others.


Get big houses, big couches / Working hard with big knowledge is what you call a / Man move ohh
Aspiring to achieve material success through hard work and education as a symbol of strength and status.


Said if I ever make it outta here alive / I'll never go back, to those unforgiving times
Vowing to overcome adversity and never return to a place of hardship and suffering.


I seen a whole lot, so I get a lil high / To get some of the bad memories out my mind
Using drugs as a coping mechanism to forget or dull painful memories.


They'll never know what ya life's all really bout / Long as you walk with a smile
Suggesting that one's internal struggles and hardships may not be visible to others as long as a facade of happiness is maintained.


I'll be honest, I aint been myself in a while / But you'd never known that now
Admitting to feeling emotionally and mentally distant from oneself, yet appearing outwardly unchanged.


Looked at life a little clearer / Comparison is a thief of joy and a confidence killer / Times I couldn't look at myself, in the mufuckin' mirror...
Gaining insight and perspective on life, and recognizing the negative impact of comparing oneself to others on one's mental health.


I said I know it's suppose to make me stronger / The trials and tribulations / The bad days always seem a little longer / And good days always escape us
Reflecting on the idea that going through difficult experiences is meant to build strength and resilience, yet recognizing how the negative experiences can overshadow the positives.


If it ain't one thing it's something else / That's why we gotta stay dangerous...
Acknowledging the unpredictable and ever-changing nature of life, and emphasizing the importance of staying resilient and adaptable.


Dont know how I made it this far
Expressing surprise and gratitude for having survived and overcome many challenges up to this point.




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Written by: Kelvin Santana

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