I Better Run
Kovacs Lyrics


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Asshole, I'm not afraid, no
The fear in my eyes, it steers you, see?
Control, but I'm not his slave, no
Start your war 'cause I'm running free

I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn
Running, running, running, running, running, running

Let's go, we're nothing to save, so
No time to stop, no time to sleep
Oh no, he can't have my soul
It's mine alone, and it stays with me

I think I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun
Running, running, running, running, running, running

I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn
Running, running, running, running, running, running

Fear
Fear
Fear
Fear

I think I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun
Running, running, running, running, running, running

I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn
Running, running, running, running, running, running





I should live in fear 'cause I'm having fun
Dawn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Kovacs's song "I Better Run" portray a strong message about running away from fear and taking control of one's own life. The opening lines, "Asshole, I'm not afraid, no/The fear in my eyes, it steers you, see?" suggest that the singer is addressing someone who is trying to control or manipulate them using fear, but they refuse to be controlled or intimidated. Instead, the singer declares that they are "running free" and taking charge of their life.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "I better run" several times, emphasizes the urgency and importance of fleeing from fear and taking control of one's life. The metaphor of running "faster than the bullet from a gun" suggests that the singer is in a dangerous or threatening situation, but is determined to escape it. The reference to "dawn" at the end of the chorus also suggests that the singer is hoping to start a new, brighter chapter in their life.


In the second verse, the singer asserts that there is "nothing to save" and no time to waste. They are resolute in their decision to take control of their life and refuse to let someone else have their "soul." The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the theme of running away from fear, and the final line – "Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn" – suggests that the singer is determined to embrace life and not let fear hold them back.


Overall, the lyrics for "I Better Run" convey a message of empowerment and taking control of one's own life. Through the metaphor of running, the song encourages listeners to flee from fear and embrace new beginnings.


Line by Line Meaning

Asshole, I'm not afraid, no
Addressing someone as an unpleasant term, I state that I am not feeling fear.


The fear in my eyes, it steers you, see?
I acknowledge that I display signs of fear, which in turn has an impact on others.


Control, but I'm not his slave, no
I refuse to be subordinate to someone else's authority and dominance.


Start your war 'cause I'm running free
I dare the other person to initiate a conflict since I am unrestrained.


Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
I suggest to run away to avoid the possible harm that could be caused by the mentioned person, who is about to act aggressively.


Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn
I justify not living in fear by highlighting the enjoyable aspects of being liberated.


Let's go, we're nothing to save, so
I urge the addressee to depart since neither one of us is worth saving, in a sarcastic tone.


No time to stop, no time to sleep
I emphasize the urgency to continue running, indicating the absence of time to pause or rest.


Oh no, he can't have my soul
I declare that the person I referred to earlier cannot have control over my spirit.


It's mine alone, and it stays with me
I assert that the property of my soul belongs exclusively to me, and nobody else.


Fear
Repetition of the word 'fear' symbolizes the emotions that I am experiencing.


I should live in fear 'cause I'm having fun
I admit that the source of my enjoyment might stem from living fearfully.




Writer(s): Liam Howe, Sharon W G Kovacs

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@simuzerbabazade2114

Asshole, I'm not afraid, no
The fear in my eyes, it steers you, see?
Control, but I'm not his slave, no
Start your war 'cause I'm running free
I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn
Running, running, running, running, running, running
Let's go, we're nothing to save, so
No time to stop, no time to sleep
Oh no, he can't have my soul
It's mine alone, and it stays with me
I think I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun
Running, running, running, running, running, running
I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn
Running, running, running, running, running, running
Fear, fear, fear, fear
I think I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun
Running, running, running, running, running, running
I better run, run
Running, running
Faster than the bullet from a gun, gun
Running, running, running, running
Run before he pulls it down, it's dawn, dawn
Running, running, running, running
Shouldn't live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn
Running, running, running, running, running, running
I should live in fear 'cause I'm having fun, dawn.



All comments from YouTube:

@umutdoganbilici4054

I’m a simple person, I see Kovacs and I click. No regrets.💙

@eduardgevorgyan3315

Новое европейское джазовое открытие, голландская певица и автор песен Шэрон Ковакс родилась 15 апреля 1990 года в Эйндховене и начала петь раньше, чем говорить. Музыке в детстве она не училась и даже бросила основную школу, чтобы пойти работать. Но пение для нее всегда было на первом плане. Она слушала много разных исполнителей – Билли Холидей, Этту Джеймс, Нину Симон, Эллу Фитцджеральд, Дину Вашингтон, Тину Тернер и Дженис Джоплин, как говорит сама Шарон, «я слушала певиц-личностей, тех, кто действительно жил свою жизнь и чьи эмоции слышны в их голосах».
Работая официанткой в одном из баров, она однажды приняла участие в вокальном конкурсе «Открытый микрофон» и сорвала овации, а после этого последовала добрым советам и пошла на прослушивание в Rock City при музыкальной школе в родном городе. И была принята в число студентов, исполнив пару песен своим темным проникновенным голосом.
Затем было знакомство с продюсером Оскаром Холлеманом, который получил от нее через интернет образцы раннего творчества и был поражен глубиной ее «черного» голоса: "Обычно я не слушаю такие вещи, но от скуки послушал и был завербован этим голосом. Когда я встретил ее, она выглядела совершенно иначе, чем я себе представлял. Хотя ее голос звучит невероятно «черно», она - белая девочка с бритой головой. Я был полностью очарован, и поэтому мы начали сотрудничать". В дополнение к их сессиям в Голландии Ковакс совершила путешествие в Гавану (Куба) и сотрудничала с местными музыкантами в Egrem Studios, и эта работа повлияла на окраску некоторых вещей с дебютного альбома, где слышны кубинские ритмы.
Не без трудностей Шарон закончила музыкальное образование, так как ее устоявшаяся манера пения создавала для педагогов определенные трудности. Они не знали, что с ней делать и даже советовали уйти и поискать более подходящее занятие вне стен учебного заведения. Однако упорство Шарон, а также ее постоянные поиски самовыражения привели к определенным успехам. Сейчас в ее багаже есть достижения: ее сингл «My Love» достиг верхних позиций чартов в Голландии и Греции, а видео набрало более 13 млн просмотров на Ютубе. Она участвовала в нескольких джазовых фестивалях, в том числе Eurosonic Festival в Грингине и Ziggodome в Амстердаме, и Bospop and North Sea Jazz Festivals.
Первый альбом Шэрон Ковакс – "Shades of Black" (Оттенки черного), дата релиза 24.04.2015, лейбл Warner Music Group Germany GmbH.

@marinametelica7228

Большое Вам спасибо за информацию об этой удивительной певице!Я до этого ничего о ней не знала, так что,ещё раз-Благодаю Вас!!!

@vikabeletskaya9221

Спасибо, очень ёмко. Я ею восторгаюсь. Потрясающий тембр!!!

@vikabeletskaya9221

Спасибо.

@nara2297

eduard gevorgyan 👌

@user-jw1uf8ch7m

Была на ее концерте, она невероятная..

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@smilexxi

The camera loves you almost as much as I love your music. You are a true artist and a musical gift to the world. We need more Kovacs!!!!!!!! Hugs from México!!!!

@istillhope3600

Everything has sense in the power of her voice...kovacs you are a wonderful human being...thanks for existing because the real music is so hard to find in this days ...poor who didn't hear your great voice and your songs...keep going....i wish you a happy life 🙏🏻🖐❤

@YourFavoriteGamerGirl

I'm almost certain that you're my spirit animal.

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