Running
Newman John Lyrics


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A hundred years, two thousand miles
To you I'd run through day and night
We've got to finish what we started
We've got a lot to rescue darling

My shirt is torn, the shoes are worn
My birth's been drawn but still I'm strong
I feel like I'm a force of nature
But guess who made you my creator

Trying stop a river when it wants to rise
Trying to stop a blaze off a burning fire
I'm a hurricane, it ain't stopping
No no no

[Chorus]
And I keep... keep running
I keep keep running
I keep keep coming back for more, no no
Keep running
I keep keep running
I keep keep coming back for more, no

I've got to tell you know I've crossed the time
I've crossed through time
And giving up never crossed my mind
I feel like I'm a force of nature
But guess who made you my creator

Trying stop a river when it wants to rise
Trying to stop a blaze off a burning fire
I'm a hurricane, it ain't stopping
No no no

And I keep... keep running
I keep keep running
I keep keep coming back for more, no no
Keep running
I keep keep running
I keep keep coming back for more, no
Yea I keep

Trying stop a river when it wants to rise
Trying to stop a blaze off a burning fire
I'm a hurricane, it ain't stopping
No no no

And I keep... keep running
I keep keep running
I keep keep coming
Keep running
I keep keep running
I keep keep coming

And I keep... keep running
I keep keep running
I keep keep coming back for more, no no
Keep running




I keep keep running
I keep keep coming back for more, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Newman John's "Running" speak of persistence and determination in the face of adversity. The singer in the song is willing to cross great distances and overcome physical and emotional obstacles to achieve a goal, which seems to include rescuing someone or something. The line "My birth's been drawn but still I'm strong" suggests that the singer has faced challenges before, but has become stronger because of them. The repeated refrain of "Keep running" reinforces the idea that continuing to push forward is the key to success.


The imagery in the song is powerful and vivid. The singer compares themselves to natural forces like a river, a blaze, and a hurricane, emphasizing their strength and determination. The line "guess who made you my creator" is intriguing, as it suggests that whoever or whatever the singer is trying to rescue may have had a hand in their own creation. It also suggests a complex relationship between the two, one that is not fully explained in the song.


Overall, "Running" is a song about perseverance and the strength of the human spirit. It encourages the listener to keep going, no matter what obstacles they may face. The powerful imagery and repetition of the chorus make it a memorable and inspirational song.


Line by Line Meaning

A hundred years, two thousand miles
I am willing to go to great lengths to be with you.


To you I'd run through day and night
I am dedicated to being with you no matter the cost.


We've got to finish what we started
Let's see this thing through to the end.


We've got a lot to rescue darling
We have a lot at stake and need to work hard to make it work.


My shirt is torn, the shoes are worn
I am worn down and exhausted from running to be with you, but I won't stop.


My birth's been drawn but still I'm strong
Despite the hardships I have faced, I am strong and resilient.


I feel like I'm a force of nature
I am powerful and unstoppable in my pursuit of being with you.


But guess who made you my creator
It is because of you that I feel this way and am willing to go to such lengths to be with you.


Trying stop a river when it wants to rise
It is impossible to stop the force of nature, just as it is impossible to stop my love for you.


Trying to stop a blaze off a burning fire
My feelings for you are like a wildfire that cannot be extinguished.


I'm a hurricane, it ain't stopping
My commitment to being with you is unyielding and unshakable.


And I keep... keep running
I will never stop in my pursuit of being with you.


Keep running
I will continue to run towards you and our love, no matter what.


I've got to tell you know I've crossed the time
I have overcome obstacles and hardships to be with you, and I want you to know that.


And giving up never crossed my mind
I am committed to our love and will never give up on us.


Yea I keep
I will keep going, keep running, keep fighting for us.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM PETER NEWMAN, STEVE (GB) MAC, WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR

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