The Faster Songfacts says that his seventh studio album, Modern Love debuted on #17 on the Billboard 200 for the week of July 9, 2011, making it Nathanson's most successful album to date.
The members of his band have changed over the past years. Among others, he has been accompanied by Aben Eubanks on guitar, keys and vocals, but later replaced by Aaron Tap. John Thomasson has been his bassist since 2004. Jason McKenzie was on drums until Fall 2006; Nick Amoroso on two tours from Fall 2007 through Winter 2008. His current drummer is Konrad Meissner. Before 2005, Nathanson was often accompanied by cellist Matt Fish.
Run
Matt Nathanson Lyrics
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I wanna watch you glow
Let your hair down
All around, and cover us both
You come in a waves
We crash and we roll
You surround me, pull me, drown me then swallow me whole
Like a slow fire burn
I know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
Yeah, I run, run, run, run right into you
Oh oh oh
You pull me in close
And buckle my knees
I shake and I shiver just to feel you breathe
You trace my lines (you trace your lines)
Stirring my soul
Shoot sparks at the heart of the world and I watch it explode
(I watch you yeah I watch you)
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
I know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
Yeah, I run, run, run, run right into you
Oh oh oh
I'm amazing (oh oh oh)
When you're beside me (oh oh oh)
I am so much more
(Oh oh oh) And I feel your fingers
Pound like thunder (oh oh oh)
And I am so much more
I am so much more
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
I know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
I know that it's wrong
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
I run, run, run, run right into you
Oh love oh love
If I run, run, run, run right back to you
Turning me on
Like a slow fire burn
The song "Run" by Matt Nathanson is a slow-burning ballad that expresses the desire, passion, and intensity of an irresistible attraction. The song opens with the lines, "I wanna watch you undress, I wanna watch you glow, Let your hair down all around, and cover us both," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is captivated by the object of their affection to the point where they want to witness every intimate detail about them.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the transformative effect the other person has on them. They become powerless and, as the chorus states, "Still I run, run, run, run right into you, Yeah, I run, run, run, run right into you." They are aware that their connection is intense and perhaps even wrong, but they can't resist the pull they feel towards the other person, and so they keep coming back.
The chorus repeats, "You turn, turn, turn, turning me on, Like a slow fire burn, I know that it's wrong." The slow fire burn metaphor expresses the singer's awareness that their attraction is dangerous yet impossible to extinguish. They describe how the other person makes them feel in such an all-consuming way that they become a different person, someone much more than they were before.
Overall, the song is about desire and the thrill of being in a magnetic attraction that keeps drawing two people together no matter how wrong or intense it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna watch you undress
I want to witness your vulnerability and see you let your guard down
I wanna watch you glow
I want to see the inner beauty that radiates from you
Let your hair down, all around, and cover us both
I want you to release yourself and let us both become entranced in the moment
You come in waves, we crash and we roll
Your presence is ocean-like and tumultuous, but it's exciting and dangerous at the same time
You surround me, pull me, drown me then swallow me whole
You consume me with your power, and I can't resist you
You turn, turn, turn, turning me on
You ignite a passion within me that's intense and unstoppable
Like a slow fire burn
The attraction is simmering and will burn for a long time
I know that it's wrong
Despite the excitement and allure, I know that indulging in this attraction is not the right thing to do
Still I run, run, run, run right into you
Even though I'm aware of the consequences, I'm drawn to you and can't resist the pull
You pull me in close and buckle my knees
Your allure and magnetism are physically overwhelming to me
I shake and I shiver just to feel you breathe
Every breath you take has an electrifying effect on me
You trace my lines, stirring my soul
You know how to read and understand me on a deep level, and it's intensely emotional
Shoot sparks at the heart of the world and I watch it explode
Your passion and energy have a ripple effect and transform not only me but the world around us.
I'm amazing when you're beside me
Being with you makes me feel powerful, exciting, and exceptional
And I feel your fingers pound like thunder
The way you touch me has an explosive and overwhelming effect
If I run, run, run, run right back to you
Despite knowing the dangers and risks, I'm willing to keep giving in to the attraction and return to you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT NATHANSON, KRISTIAN BUSH, MARK WEINBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mei HsuehMin
I'm going to play this song at my wedding!!! Sounds "dirty" but heck, it's our day and this song means a lot to my fiance and I.
Zaryn Moon
Yes, I cam from Hart of Dixie. This is the most perfect theme song for Zoe and Wade! However, I have stayed because I LOVE the voices on this song, the instruments, the whole package! Awesome song, awesome playing, awesome singing! Kudos!!! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with all of us!!!
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Karina LiveWoo
The best scene
Rosane Aquino
Essa é a nossa música. ❤
Rosa Torres
This song gives me the chills!! It's so beautiful!
SummerGirl
Matt has always been, and will ALWAYS be.....amazing!
Kay Pants
Matt is so amazing, such a talented singer and songwriter. Love this song so much. <3
V. Shr.
I love this song!!!!!!!!!! They both sound soo amazing together!!!!!! Matt is just a phenomenal singer and the way he plays guitar is just out of this world!!!!!!! Love love!!!!!
M T
his voice = chills down my spine (;