RUNAWAY TRAIN
Michael Kamen (Soundtrack) Lyrics
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Gonna eat me up inside
There's a drifting spirit coming clean
In the eye of a lifelong fire
Tell Monday I'll be around next week
I'm running ahead of my days
In the shotgun chance that scattered us
I've seen the error of my ways
Well we've wrapped ourselves in golden crowns
Like sun gods spitting rain
Found a way home written on this map
Like red dye in my veins
In the hardest times that come around
The fear of losing grows
I've lost and seen the world shut down
It's a darkness no one knows
And I've poured out the pleasure and dealt with the pain
Standing in a station waiting in the rain
I'm starting to feel a little muscle again
But love is lost like a runaway train
Oh I'm out of control and out of my hands
I'm tearing like a demon through no man's land
Trying to get a grip on my life again
Nothing hits harder than a runaway train
The lyrics of Michael Kamen's 'Runaway Train' depict the struggle of an individual who is going through a difficult phase in their life, feeling lost and out of control, struggling to find a sense of meaning and purpose in their existence. The imagery in the lyrics is particularly poignant, with references to a "hungry road" that threatens to "eat me up inside" and a "drifting spirit" seeking redemption from the lifelong fire that has been consuming them. The singer seems to be aware of his mistakes, acknowledging the "error of my ways" and trying to make amends by being more present in his life, not just for himself but also for the people he cares about.
The chorus is particularly moving, with vivid descriptions of pouring out pleasure and dealing with pain, standing in a station waiting in the rain, and feeling like a demon tearing through no man's land. The metaphor of love as a runaway train that is out of control and out of the singer's hands is particularly apt, and drives home the point that sometimes, despite our best efforts, life can seem like an unstoppable force that we have no control over. The song is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and the ability of people to keep going even in the face of great adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a hungry road I can only hope's
I'm on a path that leaves me feeling empty and alone, and I can only hope that it will eventually lead me to where I need to be.
Gonna eat me up inside
This journey is taking a toll on me and it's starting to affect me deeply.
There's a drifting spirit coming clean
I'm ready to face the truth of who I am and what I want, no matter where that may lead me.
In the eye of a lifelong fire
I'm walking through the intense heat of my own struggles and challenges, constantly searching for a way out.
Tell Monday I'll be around next week
I'm living in the moment and taking life as it comes, with no clear plan for the future.
I'm running ahead of my days
I feel like I'm moving too fast and not fully experiencing the present because I'm too focused on what's to come.
In the shotgun chance that scattered us
Things happened unexpectedly and suddenly, leading to the situation I'm currently in.
I've seen the error of my ways
I've realized that I've made mistakes and I'm ready to learn from them and move forward.
Well we've wrapped ourselves in golden crowns
We've created false senses of security and comfort for ourselves that may not actually exist.
Like sun gods spitting rain
Despite our efforts, our lives and circumstances are unpredictable and we can never truly control everything.
Found a way home written on this map
I have a sense of direction and purpose, but it's not necessarily clear how to get there or if it will lead me where I want to go.
Like red dye in my veins
These feelings and desires are a part of me, running deep within me and influencing every aspect of my being.
In the hardest times that come around
When things get tough, it can be difficult to hold onto hope or positivity.
The fear of losing grows
I'm afraid of losing everything I've worked for or everything that's important to me.
I've lost and seen the world shut down
I've experienced loss and pain that makes it feel like the world as I know it has ended.
It's a darkness no one knows
This pain and darkness is something I have to face on my own and no one else can fully understand it.
And I've poured out the pleasure and dealt with the pain
I've experienced both the highs and lows of life and I've learned to cope with them as best I can.
Standing in a station waiting in the rain
I'm waiting for something or someone, but it's uncertain whether or not they will come.
I'm starting to feel a little muscle again
I'm regaining some strength and control in my life and feeling a sense of progress.
But love is lost like a runaway train
Love can be fleeting and out of control, which can cause it to end suddenly and unexpectedly.
Oh I'm out of control and out of my hands
I feel like I'm not in charge of my own life and everything is happening beyond my control.
I'm tearing like a demon through no man's land
I'm fighting through difficult and unfamiliar territory with all my strength and energy.
Trying to get a grip on my life again
I'm struggling to regain control over my life and find a sense of direction.
Nothing hits harder than a runaway train
Life can be unpredictable and difficult to handle when things seem to spiral out of control, like a runaway train that is impossible to stop.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD J.P. TAUPIN, BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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Sean Stout
Eric Clapton is one hell of a guitar player!!!!
sveinkaare
this song is so goddamn good, i love it! and the lethal weapons movies are some of the best movies ever made!
Earl Edmonds jr
I agree
Meli 123
Amazing song
And great movie !!!!!🙌
Alistair
Love this song, was a fan for near 16 years before I found out Eric Done Lethal Weapon Soundtracks...just one of those oversights. Though I did always think (really) during the movies them guitar licks are so sweet I always knew their was blues but boy such a shock when I leaned it was E.C. love it
Steven Edwards
Love this song and loved the movie :)
Robin Andersen
love this song
Дмитрий Фролов
отличный фильм!!! супер саундтрек!!!! Эх...золотые 90-е
Cimozzen
I love all the LW movies! But 3 was probably my favorite!
Captiankirk games
Cimozzen 4 the best in my opinion