The band's original bassist and vocalist was Bud Cockrell, who was replaced by former Santana bassist Bruce Day in 1977. Day had a short tenure and was replaced again in 1980 by John Pierce when an additional guitarist, Angelo Rossi was added. In 1983, for the release of Out of Our Hands, the band underwent the biggest change yet, when original drummer Steve Price was replaced by David Perper, and Angelo Rossi was replaced by Stef Birnbaum(aka Stef Burns) after just one album. After the album was a failure due to the rising popularity of New Wave, the four original members all re-united and toured briefly from 1983 to 1985 until they finally disbanded.[2] In 2004, the band reunited again with three of the four original members: Jenkins, Lerios, and Price. Replacing former bassist Bruce Day is George Gabriel on bass and vocals. The band is now (2007) together and touring in the United States, mainly in and around California.
Runnin'
Pablo Cruise Lyrics
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Do you think you're fooling?
First you're turnin' left
And wished you turned right
You're always moving
Who ever told you
You'd ever get ahead that way?
You know you're never leavin'
Oh, it's a shame
It's a shame that (you feel) this way
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
I hate to see you live with no direction
I'd do anything I can to help you out
Everytime I try
If ain't worth to you
You take me in
And then you turn me out
Oh, it's a shame
It's a shame that (you feel) this way
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
Oh, you keep on runnin' too bad
You just won't stay
Oh, you keep on runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
Oh, run away
It's too bad
You just won't stay
Runnin' will get you nowhere
When you're runnin' away
Where are you going?
Talking goes nowhere when
You ain't got nothin' to say
Who are you fooling?
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
Oh, you're runnin' away
And I know you just won't stay
You just won't stay
No way
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
You keep on runnin'
It's too bad
It's too bad
You just won't stay
Oh, why won't you stay?
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin' away
Oh, you're runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin' away
Yeah, you're runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin' away
I'm going home like this
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
Oh, you keep on runnin'
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Runnin' away
Runnin'!
The lyrics to Pablo Cruise's song "Runnin'" appear to be about a person who is always on the move, but never quite moving forward in any particular direction. The singer wonders who the person is trying to fool and tells them that running away will get them nowhere. The chorus repeats the phrase "runnin', runnin', runnin' away" as the singer laments that the person won't stay put.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of frustration and disappointment with the person's inability to make progress in their life. The singer offers to help, but the person doesn't seem interested in making any changes. The lyrics suggest that talking doesn't accomplish anything if there's nothing to say, and that running away is not the answer to whatever problems the person is facing.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a classic example of the pop-rock style of the late 1970s. Despite its straightforward lyrics, the song has a universal appeal that resonates with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder who
I sometimes question your identity and motives.
Do you think you're fooling?
Do you believe that you are deceiving anyone?
First you're turnin' left
Initially, you went down one path.
And wished you turned right
However, you regretted not choosing a different direction.
You're always moving
You are constantly on the move.
Who ever told you
Who is it that advised you?
You'd ever get ahead that way?
Did someone tell you that running away would lead to success?
You better let easy
You had better start taking things slowly and calmly.
You know you're never leavin'
You are aware that running away won't get you anywhere.
Oh, it's a shame
It is truly unfortunate.
It's a shame that (you feel) this way
It's regrettable that you're feeling like this.
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
You are constantly trying to escape.
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
You're always running away and avoiding your problems.
I hate to see you live with no direction
It pains me to see you living without a clear goal or purpose.
I'd do anything I can to help you out
I am willing to go to great lengths to assist you.
Everytime I try
However, whenever I attempt to help,
If ain't worth to you
If you do not find it valuable,
You take me in
You will accept my help.
And then you turn me out
But later you will reject it.
Oh, you keep on runnin' too bad
It is a shame that you continue to avoid your problems.
You just won't stay
You never stay in one place long enough to confront your issues.
Where are you going?
Where do you expect to go by constantly running away?
Talking goes nowhere when
Conversations are futile when
You ain't got nothin' to say
You do not have anything meaningful to contribute.
Who are you fooling?
Who do you think you are deceiving?
And I know you just won't stay
I am aware that you will never stay in one place.
No way
It is impossible for you to stay still.
Oh, why won't you stay?
Why can't you remain in one place?
I'm going home like this
I'm leaving this situation to go home.
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
You continue to run away.
Runnin', runnin', runnin' away
Escape is the only solution you know.
Oh, you keep on runnin'
You never stop running.
It's too bad
It is a shame.
Writer(s): CORY C LERIOS, DAVID JENKINS
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lisenka de Vries - Breunesse
on In My Own Quiet Way
In My own Quiet Way - Pablo Cruise
Like a clown riding high
I'm a silent re-sale buy
And forget to say the sweet things you should hear
Like the sun spilling down
Never thinking who's around
I may shine at all and forget to dry your tears
But the time that I spend
Doing things you know I must do
Though I seem a million miles away
I'm always there with you
So, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
If the stars fill the skies
With the light that fills your eyes
I'd be lost for words
The way I am with you
Like the moon needs the sun
To light up or everyone
You're the sun that shines
The light that gets me through
But there were times that I thought
That I needed to be alone
But I found you don't go anywhere
When you leave your heart at home
So, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
And all the time that I spend
Doing things you know I must do
Though I seem a million miles away
I'm always there with you
So, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
Yes, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
Yes, I love you in my own quiet way
My own quiet way