Where Are We Running
Lenny Kravitz Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Fast lane
High speed
On the grind
24/7
No time
Always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money
So much jibber jabber's
Cloggin' up our soul
Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
In style
Profile
Got to buy
The new cavalli
Keep the skin tight and the booty in the air
Don't stop the party
The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home
Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
Where you runnin' girl
I see you up there
Oh you up on that stage
You up there
I saw you
Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'




Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

Overall Meaning

Lenny Kravitz's song "Where Are We Running" is a commentary on how our busy lifestyles and constant pursuit of wealth and consumerism can take a toll on our mental and emotional well-being. The opening lines paint a picture of the high-speed, constant movement of our lives with descriptions of the "fast lane", "high speed", "on the grind", and "24/7" lifestyle. He questions why we are running so much, and points out that all the superficial things we chase after like money, possessions, and appearances, are actually suffocating our souls with meaningless chatter and distractions.


Kravitz suggests that we need to slow down and take time to clear our heads, and asks the listener where they are running to. He alludes to the narrowness of the road we are traveling on, symbolizing how our lives are becoming more and more constricted by our constant pursuit of more stuff and more success. He brings up the idea of hope, implying that he believes there's still a chance to turn things around and make it home safely, but only if we stop and acknowledge the direction we are going.


In the bridge of the song, Kravitz addresses a girl who is up on stage, presumably a performer or model. The line "keep the skin tight and the booty in the air" is a somewhat tongue-in-cheek reference to the expectations placed on women to maintain certain physical standards in order to stay in the public eye. By placing this line next to the question "where are we running", Kravitz may be suggesting that even those who are able to achieve a level of success in the entertainment industry are still caught up in the same system of superficiality and constant motion.


Overall, "Where Are We Running" is a warning against losing sight of what's really important in life, and a call to take a step back and reevaluate the direction we are all heading in.


Line by Line Meaning

Fast lane
We are constantly moving at a fast pace towards success and prosperity.


High speed
We live in a society that values speed and efficiency above all else.


On the grind
We are working hard to achieve our goals and reach our full potential.


24/7
We are always working and striving towards our goals, with no breaks or rest periods in between.


No time
We are so busy and consumed with our work and daily lives that we have no time for anything else.


Always runnin' here and there
We are constantly in motion, multitasking and trying to accomplish as much as possible in a short amount of time.


Chasin' the money
Our primary motivation for working and striving towards success is to accumulate wealth and financial security.


So much jibber jabber's
There is a lot of meaningless chatter and noise in our lives that distracts and impedes our progress.


Cloggin' up our soul
This chatter and noise is having a negative impact on our well-being and mental health, preventing us from finding true happiness and fulfillment.


Where are we runnin'
This is a rhetorical question asking why we are constantly running and moving towards success, and whether it is worth sacrificing our mental health and well-being for.


We need some time to clear our heads
We need to take a break from our fast-paced lives and prioritize our mental health and well-being.


Keep on working til we're dead
We are so consumed with our work and the pursuit of success that we are willing to sacrifice everything, including our own lives, to achieve it.


Ooo wee ooo wee oo
This is a repetitive phrase that emphasizes the chaotic and frenzied nature of our lives.


In style
We are focused on presenting ourselves in a certain way, projecting a stylish and fashionable image to the world.


Profile
We are concerned with building a social media and online presence that portrays us in the best and most glamorous light possible.


Got to buy
We are constantly buying and consuming material possessions to showcase our wealth and success.


The new cavalli
This is a specific brand of clothing that is high-end and expensive, reinforcing the idea that we are willing to spend any amount of money to present ourselves in a stylish and fashionable way.


Keep the skin tight and the booty in the air
This is a crude way of expressing our obsession with our physical appearance and the pressure to maintain a certain standard of beauty and attractiveness.


Don't stop the party
We are so focused on maintaining a fun and exciting social life that we rarely take a break from our constant partying and socializing.


The road is paved but narrow
Our paths towards success are well-established and predictable, but the competition and pressure to succeed is intense and can be detrimental to our well-being.


I hope we all get home
This is a wish that despite the challenges and struggles we face, we will all eventually find our way to a place of happiness and fulfillment in life.


Where you runnin' girl
This is a question that rhetorically asks young women why they are so focused on projecting a certain image and sacrificing their well-being for the sake of social status and popularity.


I see you up there
This is a commentary on the pressure and expectation placed on young women to climb the social ladder and become popular and well-regarded by their peers.


Oh you up on that stage
This is a reference to the performance and display of social status and popularity that many young women are pressured to engage in to gain social acceptance.




Writer(s): Kravitz Leonard A, Ross Craig David

Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

ciro neri

Fast lane
High speed
On the grind
24/7
No time
Always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money
So much jibber jabber's
Cloggin' up our soul
Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
In style
Profile
Got to buy
The new cavalli
Keep the skin tight and the booty in the air
Don't stop the party
The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home
Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
Where you runnin' girl
I see you up there
Oh you up on that stage
You up there
I saw you
Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Ooo wee ooo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
Oh yeah.. sing it!! 💪🏻💪🏻😎



Wakemewhenit

Fast lane
High speed
On the grind
24/7

No time
Always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money

So much jibber jabber's
Cloggin' up our soul

Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

In style
Profile
Got to buy
The new Cavalli

Keep the skin tight
And the booty in the air
Don't stop the party

The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home

Where are we runnin'?
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'?
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'?
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

Where you runnin' girl
I see you up there
Oh you up on that stage
You up there
I saw you

Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
Yeah yeah

Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
Yeah yeah, waouh !
Where are we runnin



Lenny Kravitz Fans Mx

[Alarm Clock Ringing - Siren Blaring]
[Horn Honking - Glass Crashes]
[Water fallen - Liquid Splashing - Lenny Gulping]
[Elevator Dinging - Song :"It Ain't Over 'til It's Over"]
[Bass and Drums]
[Fans Screaming - Cameras Snapping]
[Riff Guitar]
Fast lane
High speed
On the grind
24/7

No time Always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money

So much jibber jabber's
Cloggin' up our soul

[Chorus]
Where are we runnin'
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

In style . . . . . . Profile
Got to buy
The new Cavalli

Keep the skin tight
And the booty in the air
Don't stop the party

The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home

[Chorus]
Where are we runnin'?
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'?
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'?
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now

Where you runnin' girl
[Crowd Cheering]
I see you up there
Oh you up on that stage
You up there . . .
I saw you!!!

[Lenny Kravitz´Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
Yeah!!! Yeah!!!

Where are we running
We need some time to clear our heads
Where are we runnin'
Keep on working 'til we're dead
Where are we runnin'
Oo wee oo wee oo
Where are we runnin' now
Yeah!!! Yeah!!! waouh !
Where are we runnin'...

[Piano]

[Microphone Feedback Roaring]

[Music Ends]



All comments from YouTube:

Jim Pig Productions

Man, once this song gets stuck in your head, there is NO getting it out

Fabienne Huse

I love this guy and his music. He's a favorite of mine. Love Lenny Kravitz

Samuel Rios

I remember waking up at 7 am before going to school back in my 6th grade... memories man!!! Time flies I'm 28 now.😳

Emanuele Suella

I'm 28 me too 🙋🏻‍♂️

María carmen San clodio

@Emanuele Suella w?

Marcos Tovar

X2

Alberto Gamboa

En MTV Much músic aajajaj el mejor era el de Velvet Revolver

Jorge López

Now... You're almost 29!... Keep Rocking ⭐✨

6 More Replies...

Ziggy Pop

Lenny is a legend,a true rockstar..one of the fewest nowadays

Michael Bull

Lenny in his prime as a rockstar living his best life. The video captures the theme of sex drugs rock and roll. And the everyday crazy life of a rockstar hotels private jets and shows a fast paced insane life. Easy to loose yourself in mentally.

More Comments

More Versions