Born To Run
Kos Lyrics


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My heart, creep show, some old thing on the radio.
Who's that coming round suffering popularity breakdown?
I guess it's funny that, that I got stopped when I'm walking the streets
Walkin down streets
Walkin down paths, with the kids in the back way
I say "If you can't dance to this it doesn't matter" (woo hoo)
"If you can't dance to this it doesn't matter" (yeah)
I was runnin around with my head in the sand
Looking for people and a new fan
But she told me before, baby, do your own dance
Stay off the highway

That doesn't mean you were born to run
Either we're brave or we're broken hearted
We don't believe there's a home above
That's why we're back to the place where we started
That doesn't mean you were born to run
Either we're brave or we're broken hearted
Sure as the stars in the sky above
We're going back to the place that we started

We fell from the sky in the universe
When we fell in love with the sound
Of the birds and all the ocean lights
And the gravity pulling us down
Time won't let you go
There are some things you'll never know
I'm hoping that she walks through the door
I'm going...
If the sky would fall would it take that to bring us together?
Do we have to start all over again?

That doesn't mean you were born to run
Either we're brave or we're broken hearted
We don't believe there's a home above
That's why we're back to the place where we started
That doesn't mean you were born to run
Either we're brave or we're broken hearted
Sure as the stars in the sky above
We're going back to the place that we started
Born to run, until we fell 4x

My heart, creep show, some old thing on the radio.
Who's that coming round suffering popularity breakdown?
I guess it's funny that, that I got stopped when I'm walking the streets
Walkin down streets
Walkin down paths, with the kids in the back way
I say "If you can't dance to this it doesn't matter"
"If you can't dance to this it doesn't matter"
I was running around with my head in the sand
Looking for people and a new fan




But she told me before, baby, do your own dance
Stay off the highway

Overall Meaning

In Kos's song "Born to Run," the lyrics are a contemplation of finding oneself and one's purpose. The reference to "creep show" and "some old thing on the radio" speaks to the feeling of being lost or out of place. The line "Who's that coming round suffering popularity breakdown?" suggests that the singer is aware of the fleeting nature of fame and recognizes the pressure to maintain a certain level of popularity. The singer then acknowledges the irony of being stopped while walking down the streets, implying that even with fame, one's life can be interrupted by unexpected events.


The chorus of "That doesn't mean you were born to run" suggests that the pressures and expectations placed upon the singer do not necessarily define them or their true purpose. The lines "Either we're brave or we're brokenhearted" speaks to the idea that even though life can be difficult and unpredictable, one must remain resilient and strong. The line "We don't believe there's a home above / That's why we're back to the place where we started" speaks to the idea of returning to one's origins and roots, which provide a sense of comfort and familiarity.


The second verse references falling in love with the sound of nature and the pull of gravity, which suggests a connection to the earth and a desire to feel grounded. The line "Time won't let you go / There are some things you'll never know" acknowledges the limits of human understanding and the inevitability of time passing. The repeated refrain "If you can't dance to this it doesn't matter" suggests a carefree attitude and a sense of resilience in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart, creep show, some old thing on the radio.
I am listening to a radio station that is playing various old songs and my heart is filled with melancholy feelings.


Who's that coming round suffering popularity breakdown?
I see someone who was once popular now struggling and in decline.


I guess it's funny that, that I got stopped when I'm walking the streets
I find it amusing that I got stopped by someone while walking on the street.


Walkin down streets, walkin down paths, with the kids in the back way
I am walking on different paths and streets with my children in the backseat of my car.


I say 'If you can't dance to this it doesn't matter' (woo hoo)
I say that it doesn't matter if you can't dance to this song, as long as you enjoy it.


I was running around with my head in the sand, looking for people and a new fan
I used to be so focused on finding new fans and pleasing people that I ran around without paying attention to my surroundings.


But she told me before, baby, do your own dance, stay off the highway
Someone once told me to just be myself and do things my own way, and to avoid the fast-paced highway of life.


That doesn't mean you were born to run
Just because you are always on the go, it doesn't mean that is your purpose in life.


Either we're brave or we're broken hearted
Life can make us either brave or broken-hearted based on our experiences and choices.


We don't believe there's a home above
We don't believe in the concept of an afterlife or heaven.


That's why we're back to the place where we started
That's why we always end up back where we began, because we don't believe in anything beyond this life.


We fell from the sky in the universe, when we fell in love with the sound
Our love for certain sounds and sensations in the world around us feels like it was a cosmic event that brought us here.


Of the birds and all the ocean lights, and the gravity pulling us down
We are being pulled down to the earth by the gravity of our love for the sounds and sights of nature.


Time won't let you go, there are some things you'll never know
Time moves on and we can't change the past, there are some things that we will never understand or have control over.


I'm hoping that she walks through the door, I'm going...
I still hope that the person I am waiting for will walk through the door, and I am going about my life while I wait.


If the sky would fall would it take that to bring us together? Do we have to start all over again?
I ponder if some event, like the sky falling, is necessary to bring us back together or if we have to start from the beginning again.


Born to run, until we fell 4x
We feel like we were born to be constantly on the move until we finally fall, in some way or another.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: J. GAHUNIA, KEVIN DERON BRERETON, RAY GARRAWAY, RUSSELL KLYNE, SANTOSH NAIDU, TOBY PETER

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FIFA 08 !! Good old days :)

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I worked this album for EMI and really campaigned for this song to be a single. We had trouble making an edit for radio but it's a hit - i stand by it.

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