Run With The Wolves
Prodigy The Lyrics
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What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud
You run, you run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You're a muck, that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound
You're a muck, that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What are you gonna do?
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud
You run, you run with the wolves
You run, you run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You run with the wolves
You run
The lyrics to "Run With The Wolves" by Prodigy The illustrate a competition between two individuals, one of whom is being criticized for his actions. The singer is telling the subject of the song that he is foolish for running with the wolves, which is a metaphor for engaging in reckless behavior. The singer instead takes on the role of the hunter, like a hound, diligently pursuing his prey. The repeated question of "what are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?" serves as a warning to the subject that his behavior will eventually catch up to him, and he will need to answer for his actions.
The use of the word "muck" to describe the subject of the song implies that he is dirty or worthless, and the phrase "that's why I had to cut you down" suggests that he has been brought down to size by the singer's actions. However, the subject is still urged to "shout it out loud" and run with the wolves, leaving room for interpretation as to whether the singer truly believes the subject should liberate himself from societal constraints or whether he is mocking him for having questionable values.
Overall, the lyrics of "Run With The Wolves" are open to interpretation and leave much to the imagination, but they effectively convey a warning against recklessness and a tribute to those who work hard to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you gonna do when the hounds are calling?
What is your plan of action when faced with danger?
You're a muck that's why I had to cut you down
You are a worthless individual and that's why I had to get rid of you
You run with the wolves while I hunt like a hound
You associate with the wrong crowd while I work hard and chase after my goals
You run with the wolves, shout it out loud
You boast about being a part of the wrong crowd and embrace it
You run, you run with the wolves
You are associated with the bad apples
What are you gonna do?
What are you going to do about the issues you face?
You run with the wolves
You associate yourself with troublesome individuals
You run
You flee from your problems
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Written by: KEITH FLINT, LIAM HOWLETT
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