Running
Ralph Castelli Lyrics
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You got me running 'round and 'round
Don't know what you call it
The clock is tickin' down, down, down
Won't let me catch my breath
You've run me out, there's nothing left
Keep goin' into the ground
Another lap won't take me down
So much for the rest of my day
You'll keep me running anyways
Well, I thought you'd take a break
I know you'd never let go of me
I know you'd never let go of me
Oh, I keep comin'
You got me running 'round and 'round
Don't know what you call it
The clock is tickin' down, down, down
Won't let me catch my breath
You've run me out, there's nothing left
Keep goin' into the ground
Another lap won't take me down
Lace up my shoes again
Pull of the gun, I'm goin' in
Just so you could see me sweat
You're holdin' me captive
You're pushin' me till I crack
Well, I thought you'd take a break
I know you'd never let go of me
I know you'd never let go of me
Oh, I keep comin'
You got me running 'round and 'round
Don't know what you call it
The clock is tickin' down, down, down
Won't let me catch my breath
You've run me out, there's nothing left
Keep goin' into the ground
Another lap won't take me down
The song "Running" by Ralph Castelli is about the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of never-ending stress and pressure. The lyrics describe the sensation of constantly rushing around, trying to keep up with the demands of life, and feeling like there's no way out. The phrase "you've got me running 'round and 'round" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the relentlessness of this cycle, and the ticking clock underscores the feeling that time is always running out.
The second verse is particularly telling: "Lace up my shoes again / Pull off the gun, I'm goin' in / Just so you could see me sweat." This suggests that the person singing the song is pushing themselves to the limits just to prove something - perhaps to themselves, or to someone else. The line "you're holdin' me captive / You're pushin' me till I crack" reinforces the idea that this stressful cycle is not a choice, but something that is forced upon the person.
Overall, "Running" is a song that captures the feeling of being trapped in a hamster wheel, with no end in sight. It's a powerful commentary on the pressures and demands of modern life, and the toll that it can take on a person's mental and emotional well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I keep comin'
I can't seem to stop running
You got me running 'round and 'round
I am constantly running without direction
Don't know what you call it
I don't know why I'm running, or what I'm running towards
The clock is tickin' down, down, down
Time is running out, and I must keep moving quickly
Won't let me catch my breath
I can't stop or slow down for even a moment
You've run me out, there's nothing left
I am completely exhausted from all this running
Keep goin' into the ground
I am pushing myself beyond my limits and will keep going until I collapse
Another lap won't take me down
No matter how much I run, I won't give up
So much for the rest of my day
I have no time for anything else because I must keep running
You'll keep me running anyways
I will always be running because of you
Well, I thought you'd take a break
I had hoped for some relief from all the running
I know you'd never let go of me
You will always push me to keep running, no matter what
Lace up my shoes again
I must keep getting ready to run, even though I am already exhausted
Pull of the gun, I'm goin' in
I am determined to keep running, no matter how hard it is
Just so you could see me sweat
I am putting myself through all of this to impress you
You're holdin' me captive
You have control over me and my actions
You're pushin' me till I crack
You are pushing me past my limits and forcing me to keep running until I can't take it anymore
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Esor Lipuoug
I like this so much why Ralph is so underrated ???
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i TOTALLY agree
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They must not find this or it won’t be our secret anymore
Jackson Bear
@Scuba Steve ily ily ily
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do not collect $, straight 2 hell
Darth Revan
Been on the top five songs as of late! Really pleased to have discovered Ralph. 🙂
Stephanie Hernandez-Guerrero
this song gives off good vibes :)) i swear i just love your music
HeyZeus
This track is SO good. Smooth as heck and can't stop listening to it.
Alex 💙
I love all your songs and covers! And you!
Bass bunny
love it!!! really fresh and different from many of your other works.