Run For Cover
Nona Hendryx Lyrics


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All those days watching from the windows
All those years outside looking in
All that time never even knowing
Just how blind I've been
Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Now I'm here suddenly I see
Standing here it's all so clear
I'm where I'm meant to be
And at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything looks different
Now that I see you
All those days chasing down a daydream
All those years living in a blur
All that time never truly seeing
Things, the way they were
Now she's here shining in the starlight
Now she's here suddenly I know
If she's here it's crystal clear
I'm where I'm meant to go
And at last I see the light
And it's like the fog has lifted
And at last I see the light
And it's like the sky is new
And it's warm and real and bright
And the world has somehow shifted
All at once everything is different




Now that I see you
Now that I see you

Overall Meaning

Nona Hendryx's song "Run for Cover" delves into the idea of having clarity and recognizing one's true path in life. The song begins with the singer looking back on their life, having spent countless days gazing out the window and living on the outside looking in. The lyrics express a sense of uncertainty and confusion, having been blind to their true purpose for so long.


As the song progresses, the singer suddenly gains clarity, recognizing that they are exactly where they are meant to be. They see the light, and the fog that once clouded their vision is lifted. It is through the presence of another person, presumably a romantic partner, that the singer finally understands their purpose and is able to see the world in a new way.


Overall, "Run for Cover" is a powerful song about self-realization and the importance of finding one's true path in life. It encourages listeners to push through the fog of uncertainty and recognize the light that has been there all along.


Line by Line Meaning

All those days watching from the windows
For a long time, I was just observing without taking part


All those years outside looking in
For many years, I was an outsider looking in on life


All that time never even knowing
I was completely unaware of what I was missing


Just how blind I've been
I was completely unaware of my own ignorance


Now I'm here blinking in the starlight
Finally, I am awake and aware of myself and my surroundings


Now I'm here suddenly I see
I have finally gained insight and perspective


Standing here it's all so clear
Everything is now crystal clear to me


I'm where I'm meant to be
I am finally in the right place, doing what I am meant to do


And at last I see the light
I have finally gained true insight and understanding


And it's like the fog has lifted
It's as if the haze and confusion have been lifted


And it's like the sky is new
The world seems brand new and full of possibilities


And it's warm and real and bright
Everything feels genuine, comfortable, and optimistic


And the world has somehow shifted
The world has changed and is now different


All at once everything looks different
Everything has transformed and is now perceived differently


Now that I see you
Now that I have gained insight, I can see things (or this person) clearly and for what they truly are


All those days chasing down a daydream
I spent a lot of time pursuing a fantasy


All those years living in a blur
For many years, I lived life without really focusing on anything specific


All that time never truly seeing
I was completely unaware of what was right in front of me


Now she's here shining in the starlight
This person has arrived and is shining brightly


Now she's here suddenly I know
With this person's presence, I have gained knowledge that was previously hidden from me


If she's here it's crystal clear
It is now absolutely certain that I am where I am supposed to be


Now that I see you
Again, I can now see this person clearly and understand what they truly mean to me




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