Runnin'
Lauren Duski Lyrics


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Used to always travel light
'Cause I never knew when I might need to leave
Still you never crossed my mind
Felt like there was always something else for me

Without a reason why
Put the car in drive
Leave it all behind

I was running from love, I was chasing the stars
I was saying goodbye, I was breaking their hearts
I was running around like it was some kind of race
Nothing slowing me down, oh baby
Couldn't've planned it, still don't understand it
But I was on my way, didn't have a clue
All the time I was running, I was running to you
I was running to you, I was running to you
I was running to you

From the moment that we met
Yeah, you went straight to my head
Just like champagne
There was magic in that kiss
And I knew right then I'd never be the same

All the miles and years
Now it's all so clear
I was headed here, yeah

I was running from love, I was chasing the stars
I was saying goodbye, I was breaking their hearts
I was running around like it was some kind of race
Nothing slowing me down, oh baby
Couldn't've planned it, still don't understand it
But I was on my way, didn't have a clue
All the time I was running, I was running to you
I was running to you, I was running to you
I was running to you

Used to always travel light
'Cause I never knew when I might need to leave

I was running from love, I was chasing the stars
I was saying goodbye, I was breaking their hearts
I was running around like it was some kind of race
Nothing slowing me down, oh baby
Couldn't've planned it, still don't understand it
But I was on my way, didn't have a clue
All the time I was running, I was running to you
I was running to you, I was running to you
I was running to you





I was running to you, running to you
I was running to you, running to you

Overall Meaning

In Lauren Duski's "Runnin'," the singer describes a past life where she always traveled light, ready to leave at a moment's notice. She was focused on chasing her dreams instead of thinking about love or finding someone who might be waiting for her. However, as she reflects back on her past, she realizes that she was subconsciously running towards love the entire time - even though she didn't know it. The chorus repeats the sentiment that she was always on a journey towards this person, even if she didn't understand it or plan for it.


The first verse highlights the singer's restlessness and her inability to settle down, even though she never truly knew what she was looking for. She was focused on her career and ambitions, not realizing that there was something missing from her life. The second verse is a turning point where she meets someone special and feels a strong attraction towards them. The metaphor of champagne and magic in a kiss emphasizes the idea of something special and memorable happening in that moment. The bridge repeats the idea of hindsight being 20/20 - now that she's with the person she was meant to be with, she can look back and see how all of her experiences and journeys ultimately led her to this point.


Overall, "Runnin'" is a song about finding love when you're not expecting it and how all of life's experiences can shape us in different ways. The metaphor of running and journeying towards love reinforces the idea that sometimes we find what we're looking for without even realizing it. The song's catchy melody and relatable lyrics make it a standout track on Lauren Duski's debut album.


Line by Line Meaning

Used to always travel light
I never had any reason to stay put or be weighed down by anything


'Cause I never knew when I might need to leave
I always kept things simple and mobile because I was always willing to move on to the next thing


Still you never crossed my mind
Despite all the changes and new experiences, I never imagined I'd find someone truly special


Felt like there was always something else for me
I didn't know it at the time, but I was constantly searching for something without realizing what it was


Without a reason why
I couldn't explain it, but I was always restless and searching for something more


Put the car in drive
I was always ready and willing to hit the road and see what was out there


Leave it all behind
I didn't have any particular attachments or loyalties, and was always willing to move on to the next thing


I was running from love, I was chasing the stars
I was always looking for something bigger and more exciting than what I already had, never realizing that love was the missing piece


I was saying goodbye, I was breaking their hearts
I never allowed myself to settle down with anyone, always moving on to the next adventure and leaving broken hearts in my wake


I was running around like it was some kind of race
I was always in a hurry to see what was next, never realizing that the journey was more important than the destination


Nothing slowing me down, oh baby
I was always moving forward with reckless abandon, never stopping to take stock of what I had or where I was headed


Couldn't've planned it, still don't understand it
Despite all my restless searching, I never could have predicted that I'd find love when and where I did


But I was on my way, didn't have a clue
Even as I stumbled upon the love I'd been seeking, I had no idea what I was getting into or where it would take me


All the time I was running, I was running to you
Even though I didn't realize it at the time, all my wanderings and searching was leading me to find you


From the moment that we met
The instant I laid eyes on you, I knew there was something special that I couldn't ignore


Yeah, you went straight to my head
I was immediately addicted to your presence and the connection we shared


Just like champagne
Being with you felt like a celebration, and every moment was effervescent and special


There was magic in that kiss
From our first kiss, I knew that there was something between us that was more than just ordinary


And I knew right then I'd never be the same
That kiss changed everything, and I knew that I'd never be able to go back to my old ways or ignore the feelings that were growing between us


All the miles and years
Despite all the time it took to find you, it was worth every mile and every year just to finally be with you


Now it's all so clear
Even though it took me a long time to find you, I can now see that it was always you, and that everything I did was leading me towards this moment


I was headed here, yeah
Even though I didn't know it at the time, everything I did was leading me towards this place and this moment with you


I was running to you
All along, every step of the way, I was heading towards you, even when I didn't know it


I was running to you, running to you
No matter how far away or how long it took, I was always racing towards you




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lauren Duski, Matt McGinn, Ryan Beaver

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