On the Run
Nazareth Lyrics


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When you're on the run
Lookin' for a friend you can depend on
Your phone it never rung for days that
When you're on the run
Lookin' for a friend you can depend on
Your phone it never rung for days that
When you're on the run
When you're on the runused
Used to make a stand
Right up until the day that you were wanted
Then you had to move
'Cause you were hunted
Anywhere you hide
Tough to find a place to lay your head down

Your phone it never rung for days that
When your on the run
When you're on the run

You better keep lookin' behind you
When you're on the run
When you're on the run

Look out for the lies they're comin' down the line




Love upon the wire you gotta find out
You're phone it never rung

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nazareth's song "On the Run" speak to the difficulty and desperation of being on the run from some unknown pursuer or danger. The song highlights the isolation and fear that comes with being in this situation, particularly the feeling of being betrayed by those who were once there for you. The repetition of the line "when you're on the run / Lookin' for a friend you can depend on / Your phone it never rung for days" emphasizes this sense of abandonment and loneliness, as the singer struggles to find someone they can trust.


The second half of the song speaks to the constant vigilance and paranoia that being on the run requires. The suggestion to "keep lookin' behind you" underscores the idea that danger could be lurking around every corner, and there is no safe place to hide. The mention of "lies coming down the line" could refer to misinformation or rumors being spread about the singer, making it even harder to know who to trust. In the end, the song communicates a sense of powerlessness and desperation, as the singer feels trapped and alone in their struggle to escape whatever it is that's after them.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're on the run
In a state of fleeing or escaping from danger or persecution.


Lookin' for a friend you can depend on
In search of a trustworthy companion who can be relied upon in times of distress.


Your phone it never rung for days that
No one reaching out to offer help, possibly due to fear of implicating themselves or being associated with the person on the run.


Used to make a stand
Previously held strong convictions or beliefs and was willing to fight for them.


Right up until the day that you were wanted
Held onto those beliefs until they became a liability and led to being wanted by the authorities.


Then you had to move
Was forced to flee and leave all that was familiar behind in order to escape persecution.


'Cause you were hunted
Was actively being pursued by authorities, making survival difficult and constantly necessitating movement.


Anywhere you hide
No matter where you seek refuge or concealment, it is challenging to remain undetected while on the run.


Tough to find a place to lay your head down
Difficult to settle down and rest due to the constant need for vigilance and alertness in order to avoid capture.


You better keep lookin' behind you
Constantly checking over one's shoulder to ensure that no one is following or closing in.


Look out for the lies they're comin' down the line
Beware of misleading information that is being spread in order to track or locate the person on the run.


Love upon the wire you gotta find out
Love is expressed through coded messages or other covert means, and the person on the run must be cautious in order to receive and respond to such messages.


You're phone it never rung
Despite the person being in a situation of great need, there has been no attempt to contact or provide support to them.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE BONIFACE, BRYAN HONEYCUT, CORTE ELLIS, DERRYCK THORNTON, DONALD SMITH, MARK RANKIN, Brian Honeycutt

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