Run Like Hell
Michael Kamen; Pink Floyd; Bob Ezrin Lyrics
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Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
You better make your face up in
Your favorite disguise
With your button down lips and your
Roller blind eyes
With your empty smile
And your hungry heart
With your nerves in tatters
When the conch shell shatters
And the hammers batter
Down your door
You'd better run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
You better run all day
And run all night
Keep your dirty feelings
Deep inside
And if you're taking your girlfriend
Out tonight
You'd better park the car
Well out of sight
'Cause if they catch you in the back seat
Trying to pick her locks
They're gonna send you back to mother
In a cardboard box
You better run
"Hey, open up!"
"Hammer, hammer"
The lyrics of Run Like Hell speak to the deep-seated fears and anxieties that exist within each of us, as well as the constant need to hide these feelings from the world around us. The song begins with a repetition of the line "Run, run, run", which serves as a mantra for the rest of the lyrics to follow. The verse speaks directly to the listener, advising them to "make your face up in your favorite disguise" and hide themselves from the world. The lines "With your empty smile / And your hungry heart" suggest that even when we project a false outward appearance, the pain and longing we feel inside still remain.
The chorus is an urgent call to action, with the repetition of the command to "run" serving as a warning of impending danger. The lyrics imply a sense of paranoia and danger, alluding to the idea that if you're not constantly on the move and alert, you may be caught and punished for your internal struggles. The verse about taking your girlfriend out highlights the idea that even in our most private moments, we are not safe from scrutiny and judgement.
Line by Line Meaning
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
The need to run and get away from something or someone that is threatening
You better make your face up in
Disguise yourself to hide who you really are
Your favorite disguise
The best way to avoid getting caught is to hide as someone you love or admire
With your button down lips and your
Do not speak or reveal too much, keep your mouth shut
Roller blind eyes
Do not show your true feelings, protect yourself by not reacting openly
With your empty smile
Try to appear friendly and calm even when you are nervous or in danger
And your hungry heart
You are driven by a strong desire or need to escape
Feel the bile rising from your guilty past
Your past mistakes are catching up with you and you feel the impending doom
With your nerves in tatters
You are panicking and cannot think straight
When the conch shell shatters
The situation is becoming critical and there is no turning back
And the hammers batter
Invokes the imagery of danger and destruction approaching
Down your door
Your safety and protection are threatened and you must take action
You'd better run
Get out of there before it's too late
You better run all day
The danger is persistent, and you must not let your guard down
And run all night
The danger does not let up, and you must stay vigilant
Keep your dirty feelings
Hide your shameful and negative emotions or thoughts
Deep inside
Do not let anyone see your true feelings, protect yourself
And if you're taking your girlfriend
If you are in a relationship and in danger, take extra precautions to keep her safe too
Out tonight
Even if you go out, do not let your guard down and stay alert
You'd better park the car
Be careful where you park your car, as it could reveal your whereabouts
Well out of sight
Park the car in a hidden location, so it is not easily spotted
'Cause if they catch you in the back seat
There are people who are after you and they will not hesitate to hurt you
Trying to pick her locks
Invokes the feeling of being trapped and locked in a dangerous situation
They're gonna send you back to mother
They will punish you severely, and you may not survive
In a cardboard box
Suggests death and burial in an unceremonious and undignified manner
Hey, open up!
The people after you have caught up, and you are out of options
Hammer, hammer
Implies violence and destruction, and the situation is beyond escape
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Jon Gilmour, George Roger Waters
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