I Don't Run
Nathan Brumley Lyrics


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I Don't Run

Seen a bunch of run down no horse towns
Where the church is the backbone and love's in the plow
And that 5 string melody's groovin

With the farmland rows where the roots run deep
Beyond the noise and the busy streets
Where the songs of the south are soothing
When I hear that front porch pickin down home rhythm ringing out
I don't run from banjo music

The sound of a memory brings me back
To that bluegrass playing on my dad's 8 track
His pickup man it'd been through it

Getting through the day on Scruggs and Skaggs
Bucking hay bales to those Tennessee jams
There's no other way that I'd do it
When I hear that front porch pickin down home rhythm ringing out
I don't run from banjo music

Some may call it backwards back woods in double time
Can't hear the soul in that tremolo Kentucky style
These are the anthems strumming out country boy livin
When I hear that front porch pickin down home rhythm ringing out
I don't run from banjo music

The pace of the city life drives me wild
The only tune is the cars rushing by




With the bass on their stereos blooming
But when I hear that front porch pickin down home rhythm ringing out I don't run from banjo music

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nathan Brumley's "I Don't Run" are an ode to his love for the sounds of bluegrass and country music. He reminisces about growing up in small towns where community and traditional values are evident in the sounds of front porch pickin' and the rhythm of the banjo. He speaks of long drives with his dad, listening to bluegrass on his dad's 8-track, and the memories that those tunes evoke. Brumley talks about how those tunes and the rhythmic sounds of the banjo and country music bring him back to a simpler time where the noise of the city is absent and the soulful sounds of the south are present. He contrasts the busy pace of the city with the calming, soothing sounds of the southern banjo, which he claims he will never run from, as they are an integral part of who he is.


Interestingly, "I Don't Run" is also a reference to a previous hit song from Nathan Brumley, titled "The Anchor". "The Anchor" had a similar theme, with Brumley similarly feeling grounded and anchored in his love for his values and heritage. Moreover, some may find it fascinating that despite being a pop singer, Brumley has a strong affinity for country music and has several other songs that pay tribute to it.


Overall, "I Don't Run" is a song that showcases Nathan Brumley's love for the traditional sounds of the south and the timeless melodies that come with it. It is a song that reminds us of the importance of nostalgia and the sounds of the past in our present lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Seen a bunch of run down no horse towns
I have witnessed countless small towns without much prosperity.


Where the church is the backbone and love's in the plow
These towns thrive on their faith and hard work.


And that 5 string melody's groovin
The sounds of bluegrass music fills the air.


With the farmland rows where the roots run deep
These towns are surrounded by fields where farming is a part of the culture.


Beyond the noise and the busy streets
These towns are peaceful and away from the chaos of city life.


Where the songs of the south are soothing
The music and culture of the southern United States is comforting and calming.


When I hear that front porch pickin down home rhythm ringing out
The sound of traditional bluegrass music brings me back to my roots and reminds me of home.


I don't run from banjo music
I embrace the sound of bluegrass and everything it represents.


The sound of a memory brings me back
The music brings up vivid memories of my past.


To that bluegrass playing on my dad's 8 track
I remember listening to bluegrass music on my dad's old cassette player.


His pickup man it'd been through it
His old pickup truck had been through many hardships and was a symbol of his resilience.


Getting through the day on Scruggs and Skaggs
My dad and I would work through the day while listening to popular bluegrass musicians like Earl Scruggs and Ricky Skaggs.


Bucking hay bales to those Tennessee jams
We would work hard together while listening to lively bluegrass music from Tennessee.


There's no other way that I'd do it
The bond formed between my dad and I through bluegrass music is irreplaceable.


Some may call it backwards back woods in double time
Some people may criticize bluegrass music for being old-fashioned or too fast-paced.


Can't hear the soul in that tremolo Kentucky style
Critics may not appreciate the deep emotional connection and tradition that is present in the traditional Kentucky style of bluegrass music.


These are the anthems strumming out country boy livin
Bluegrass music is the perfect soundtrack for a humble, country lifestyle.


The pace of the city life drives me wild
The fast-paced, hectic nature of city life overwhelms me.


The only tune is the cars rushing by
The constant sound of traffic drowns out any sense of peace or relaxation in the city.


With the bass on their stereos blooming
The only music I hear in the city is loud and disruptive to my senses.


But when I hear that front porch pickin down home rhythm ringing out I don't run from banjo music
The soothing sounds of bluegrass music make me feel at home no matter where I am, and I will never shy away from this genre.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NATHAN BRUMLEY

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@moehannah8869

Thank you "My Biggfoot Sightings" for turning me onto this song! Love it!

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Love this song ! Heard it on my Bigfoot encounter.

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Me too!

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Me too!!

@cane6656

I NEVER THOUGHT ID LIKE COUNTRY MUSIC..

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@amandalegg9222

My husband and I thought this was Vic Cundiff for the longest time. Lol..... Good jam!! Nice vocals and the band sounds great as well!! God Bless 🙏🎸🤟✌️

@GuantanamoBayBarbie2

You know, I wondered about that too! I'm so glad you said something. If he could sing he might sound like Nathan.

@mitchsmith8823

One guy posted "Great vocals Vic, go get em!" I laughed so hard. I love Vic and BFE + DME and this song, but wow.. so funny to mix the two up.

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