Love Runs Out
One Republic Lyrics


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I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run.
And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I'll be your ghost, your game, your stadium.
I'll be your fifty thousand clapping like one
And I feel alright, and I feel alright,
'Cause I worked it out, yeah I worked it out.
I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

There's a maniac out in front of me.
Got an angel on my shoulder, and Mephistopheles.
My momma raised me good, momma raised me right.
Momma said "do what you want, say prayers at night",
And I'm saying them, cause I'm so devout.
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out, yeah.

I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

Ooh, we all want the same thing.
Ooh, we all run for something.
Oh for God, for fate,
For love, for hate,
For gold, and rust,
For diamonds, and dust.

I'll be our light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright and black that's making you run.
I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright and black that's making you run.
And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,




'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
'Til the love runs out.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to One Republic's song Love Runs Out convey the message of devotion and commitment to one's love interest. The singer professes his willingness to be everything his partner needs, from a light to guide them, a match to ignite them, to a burning sun to provide warmth during dark times. The singer describes how he will be the force that makes his partner keep going, and how they will work everything out until love ceases to exist.


The lyrics also revolve around the idea of perseverance and never giving up until the goal has been achieved. The singer talks about running until love runs out, killing every second until it reaches his soul. The emphasis is on the fact that the singer is willing to do anything and everything it takes to keep the love going, even if it requires running until exhaustion.


The final verse reveals that the singer has his mind made up, and nothing can change his determination to fight for their love. The use of the phrase "we all want the same thing" and "we all run for something" depicts the universality of love as a driving force in human life, and the lengths people go to achieve it.


Overall, the lyrics to Love Runs Out resonate with the belief that true love requires work and efforts, and that one should never stop running until it runs out.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun,
I will be your guide, your companion, your passion, illuminating your life like a scorching sun.


I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run.
I will be both the light and the darkness that drives you, the opposing forces that together lead you forward.


And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
I am content, and together we will find contentment.


'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
Our problems will be solved, we will find a way forward together.


I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
I will always be here, steadfast and true, if you ever feel uncertain.


'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
My commitment to you is unwavering, until the very end of our love story.


I'll be your ghost, your game, your stadium.
I will be everywhere you need me, a phantom, a playful partner, and an arena of support.


I'll be your fifty thousand clapping like one
I will be a force, behind you all the way, cheering you on through thick and thin.


And I feel alright, and I feel alright,
I am content, and I want you to feel the same way too.


'Cause I worked it out, yeah I worked it out.
I have found the solution, I have figured out our problems, and everything is going to be okay.


I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
I will always be there for you, even when you hesitate or question our path.


'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
I will never abandon you, until the end of our love story.


I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I am determined, unwavering in my commitment to you and our love.


I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I am using every moment of my life to show you how much you mean to me.


I'll be running, I'll be running,
I will keep pushing, always moving forward, for you and for us.


'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
Our love will never end, and I will continue to fight for it for as long as I live.


And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
Together, we will ignite the passion that we share, and we will never let it die.


'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
Our love will never end, and I will continue to fight for it for as long as I live.


There's a maniac out in front of me.
There are dangerous obstacles ahead, but I will face them fearlessly for us.


Got an angel on my shoulder, and Mephistopheles.
I am aware of the forces of good and evil that influence us, but I will always choose what is best for us.


My momma raised me good, momma raised me right.
My upbringing has instilled in me the values of goodness, and I will always strive to do the right thing.


Momma said "do what you want, say prayers at night",
My mother taught me to follow my heart, but also to be mindful of the importance of spirituality and faith.


And I'm saying them, cause I'm so devout.
I am deeply committed to my faith and spiritual beliefs, and I will always honor them in our relationship.


'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out, yeah.
Our love will never end, and I will continue to fight for it for as long as I live.


Ooh, we all want the same thing.
Ultimately, we all desire the same things: love, connection, and happiness.


Ooh, we all run for something.
We all have something that we are inspired or driven by, that motivates us to keep going.


Oh for God, for fate,
Some people are driven by their faith in a higher power or by the idea of destiny.


For love, for hate,
Some people are driven by their passions, whether they be positive or negative emotions.


For gold, and rust,
Some people are driven by their thirst for wealth, status, or power, even if it comes at a cost.


For diamonds, and dust.
And some people are driven by the transient beauty of life, the fleeting moments of joy and pain that make it all worthwhile.


I'll be our light, your match, your burning sun,
I will be the source of light that guides us, the spark that ignites our passion, and the relentless heat that keeps our love burning strong.


And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
I am content, and I want us to continue feeling that way together.


'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
Our problems will be solved, and we will find a way forward together.


And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
Together, we will ignite the passion that we share, and we will never let it die.


'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
Our love will never end, and I will continue to fight for it for as long as I live.


'Til the love runs out.
Our love will never end, and I will continue to fight for it for as long as I live.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN TEDDER, EDDIE FISHER, ZACH FILKINS, DREW BROWN, BRENT KUTZLE

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@itstruebelieveme

I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun
I'll be the bright in black that's making you run
And we'll feel alright, and we'll feel alright
'Cause we'll work it out, yeah, we'll work it out
I'll be doing this, if you have a doubt
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
I'll be your ghost, your game, your stadium
I'll be your 50 thousand clapping like one
And I feel alright, and I feel alright
'Cause I worked it out, yeah, I worked it out
I'll be doing this, if you have a doubt
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
I got my mind made up, man, I can't let go
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul
(Woo) I'll be running (woo), I'll be running
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
There's a maniac out in front of me
Got an angel on my shoulder, and Mestopheles
But mama raised me good, mama raised me right
Mama said, "Do what you want, say prayers at night"
And I'm saying them 'cause I'm so devout
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out, yeah
I got my mind made up, man, I can't let go
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul
(Woo) I'll be running (woo), I'll be running
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
And, oh, we all want the same thing
Oh-ooh-oh, we all run for something
Run for God, for fate, for love, for hate
For gold and rust, for diamonds and dust
I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun
I'll be the bright in black that's making you run
I got my mind made up, man, I can't let go
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul
(Woo) I'll be running (woo), I'll be running
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun
I'll be the bright in black that's making you run
And we'll feel alright, and we'll feel alright
'Cause we'll work it out, yes, we'll work it out
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out
'Til the love runs out



@cesarangelohp2100

LETRA:
I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run.
And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I'll be your ghost, your game, your stadium.
I'll be your fifty thousand clapping like one
And I feel alright, and I feel alright,
'Cause I worked it out, yeah I worked it out.
I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

There's a maniac out in front of me.
Got an angel on my shoulder, and Mephistopheles.
My momma raised me good, momma raised me right.
Momma said "do what you want, say prayers at night",
And I'm saying them, cause I'm so devout.
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out, yeah.

I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

Ooh, we all want the same thing.
Ooh, we all run for something.
Oh for God, for fate,
For love, for hate,
For gold, and rust,
For diamonds, and dust.

I'll be our light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright and black that's making you run.
I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright and black that's making you run.
And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
'Til the love runs out.



@user-ho2nx4lv6j

I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright, and black, that's making you run.
And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I'll be your ghost, your game, your stadium.
I'll be your fifty thousand clapping like one
And I feel alright, and I feel alright,
'Cause I worked it out, yeah I worked it out.
I'll be doin' this, if you ever doubt,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

There's a maniac out in front of me.
Got an angel on my shoulder, and Mephistopheles.
My momma raised me good, momma raised me right.
Momma said "do what you want, say prayers at night",
And I'm saying them, cause I'm so devout.
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out, yeah.

I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

Ooh, we all want the same thing.
Ooh, we all run for something.
Oh for God, for fate,
For love, for hate,
For gold, and rust,
For diamonds, and dust.

I'll be our light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright and black that's making you run.
I got my mind made up and I can't let go.
I'm killing every second 'til it sees my soul.
I'll be running, I'll be running,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.

I'll be your light, your match, your burning sun,
I'll be the bright and black that's making you run.
And I feel alright, and we'll feel alright,
'Cause we'll work it out, yeah we'll work it out.
And we'll start a fire, and we'll shut it down,
'Til the love runs out, 'til the love runs out.
'Til the love runs out.



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Counting Stars is a fine song, but in my opinion, THIS is their finest work. It's a visual masterpiece as well.

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Video clip is simply mesmerising. You can't stop watching.

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