Run Cried The Crawling
Obel Agnes Lyrics
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From high hopes to the ground
While trouble sings along
Baby my heart and soul
A giant in the room
I left him long ago, following you
A cloak before the moon
I guess I've never known
Someone like you
Falling down
From high hopes to the ground
There's no way out
Baby my heart and soul
A giant in the room
We took the walk alone
And now we are through
Wind heavy on the ground
A cloak before the moon
I guess I've never known
Someone like you
Nature will get her way
Though you took her for a fool
Walking on the lake
Frozen under you
Baby my heart and soul
There's nothing we couldn't do
Summer's blowing cold
And now we are through
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
I'm alright only in your arms, darling
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
The song "Run Cried The Crawling" by Agnes Obel is a melancholy tune that tells a story of someone who has fallen from high hopes to the ground. The use of crawling in the title is indicative of the struggle and difficulty someone may face while trying to pick themselves up from a situation that has left them feeling defeated. The opening line "Crawling down, from high hopes to the ground" sets the mood for the rest of the song. It seems that the subject of the song has always been in trouble, and it's like a song to keep them company during their lowest moments.
The song goes on to describe the singer's strong emotional attachments to an individual, who seemed to be the guiding light in their life. The person left behind a giant void, which was hard to fill, and the singer has been following them, searching for answers. The line "I left him long ago, following you" shows the singer chasing after someone with the hope of finding answers or a place to call home.
The song's chorus repeats the message of how it feels to fall from high hopes to the ground, and there seems to be no way out of the situation. The singer seems to be torn between following their heart or saving themselves from heartbreak. The line "and now we are through" ties the message together of something that was once beautiful now turned sour, and it's time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Crawling down
The feeling of moving downwards from high expectations to a low reality.
From high hopes to the ground
Feeling disappointed by the outcome after having high hopes.
While trouble sings along
Encountering difficulties and challenges throughout the experience.
Baby my heart and soul
Expressing one's deep emotional connection to another person.
A giant in the room
Feeling overwhelmed by the presence of someone important.
I left him long ago, following you
Prioritizing a new relationship over a past partner.
Wind heavy on the ground
The strong, pressing force of the wind on the earth's surface.
A cloak before the moon
The way the clouds cover and obscure the moon from sight.
I guess I've never known, someone like you
Feeling as though the person is unique and unlike anyone else they have ever met.
Falling down
The feeling of descent from a high point to a low point.
From high hopes to the ground
Feeling disappointed by the outcome after having high hopes.
There's no way out
Feeling trapped and unable to escape the situation.
We took the walk alone
Going through a difficult experience with someone else and coming out of it alone.
And now we are through
Reaching the conclusion of the relationship or experience.
Nature will get her way
Underlining the truth that nature cannot be controlled or manipulated by humans.
Though you took her for a fool
Despite trying to deceive nature, it will eventually catch up.
Walking on the lake
Trying to walk a dangerous path, a decision that is most likely going to end up badly.
Frozen under you
Being stuck and unable to move forward, just like how the lake freezes in winter.
Summer's blowing cold
Feeling cold and void of warmth, even in the midst of summer.
And now we are through
Reaching the conclusion of the relationship or experience.
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
Finding solace and comfort in the arms of the person they love.
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
Reiterating the comfort and safety found with the one they love.
I'm alright only in your arms, darling
Acknowledging the fact that the only place they feel safe is in the arms of the person they love.
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
Concluding that the love and safety found in the person's arms is enough and they will be okay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AGNES CAROLINE THAARUP OBEL
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Crawling down
From high hopes to the ground
While trouble sings along
Baby my heart and soul
A giant in the room
I left him long ago, following you
Wind heavy on the ground
A cloak before the moon
I guess I've never known
Someone like you
Falling down
From high hopes to the ground
There's no way out
Baby my heart and soul
A giant in the room
We took the walk alone
And now we are through
Wind heavy on the ground
A cloak before the moon
I guess I've never known
Someone like you
Nature will get her way
Though you took her for a fool
Walking on the lake
Frozen under you
Baby my heart and soul
There's nothing we couldn't do
Summer's blowing cold
And now we are through
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
I'm alright only in your arms, darling
I'm alright here in your arms, darling
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@ChazzTheGuardian
I love how TV can put great music in your path
@iriedaila
Sometimes it works and I'm happy. I have recognized first, at night at Radio ard-kultur in germany, these amazing song familiar years ago.
Sad that great music hide away.
@usedfuzzbox
There are great moments in TV and Film, but the really great ones have that music track that forever makes you recall it, no matter what , and they stay inextricably tied together in your mind.
@Taru1blm
Though I detest television, I remember hearing a Perrier commercial well over a decade ago that played a song called "waves" by Camille. Was a great find! If you like this style, you might appreciate it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOnNzqw3nCc&ab_channel=Camille
@cherokeecrazed
"This makes me feel like a fairy by a waterfall" - my little sister
@J-W_
Your sister was a fairy goddess in a past life, possibly. Out of the mouth of babes..
@melioras_pheonoraptor8936
CUTE
@idaidaidaidaida
such a beautiful way to put it!
@christinekoper2407
I love this, it’s adorable 😭❤️
@demizeknight8846
Cherokee Meadows lmaoooo