Run Dorothy has a strikingly similar sound to the vintage Paramore and Hey … Read Full Bio ↴Run Dorothy has a strikingly similar sound to the vintage Paramore and Hey Monday tracks that the members probably grew up listening to. But working around deconstructed and dissonant song measures, they are in a journey of establishing their own distinct sound.

With the constant leaving of members and shuffling of roles since the band got together in 2010, Run Dorothy was only able to define its current identity with Cruz on vocals, Felix Basilio and Bogs del Rey on guitars, Ino Tiglao manning the bass and Jepoy Santos taking care of the drums.

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Blankets
Run Dorothy Lyrics

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White walls that kept the secrets and all the whispers underneath the linens
That brush against my feet

White noise ringing to the rhythm of a clock that's ticking
And singing me to sleep

Blank stares at the ceiling
Lie down, just keep breathing

Goodnight, sleep tight
Eyes closed, hope this dream would not end

Yet the cold still crept around the room
that you used to keep warm
And this blanket's too short

Creases of the sheets on the right side of the bed
And this pillow is no longer familiar
Familiar

Unfamiliar
This blanket's too short

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Blankets" by Run Dorothy paints a vivid picture of someone enveloped in the solitude of their own bedroom, surrounded by white walls that seem to be holding in all the secrets and whispers of the past. Underneath the linens that brush against their feet, there lies a disconcerting white noise that is in sync with the ticking of the clock, as if it is singing them to sleep. As the person lays there with blank stares at the ceiling, they are overcome with feelings of dread and anxiety. All they can do is try to calm themselves down and keep breathing.

As the night progresses, the person tries to distract themselves from their thoughts, hoping that they will fall into a deep enough sleep that their dreams will take over, and the night will be over quickly. However, the coldness in the room is a constant reminder of what is missing, the person who used to be there keeping them warm. Even the blanket is too short, offering no comfort whatsoever. As the lyrics draw to a close, we get the sense of how unfamiliar this space has become, and how much the person longs for the familiar warmth they long for.

"Blankets" is a song that speaks to feelings of loss and disconnection. The lyrics tell a story of someone who feels lost in their own space, surrounded by reminders of what they have lost. The haunting melody and the mournful tone of the lyrics make it an emotional track that resonates with anyone who has experienced feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Line by Line Meaning

White walls that kept the secrets and all the whispers underneath the linens
The white walls concealed numerous secrets and whispered conversations that occurred behind the linen curtains

That brush against my feet
The linen curtains graze against the singer's feet

White noise ringing to the rhythm of a clock that's ticking
The white noise rings in perfect harmony with the ticking of the clock

And singing me to sleep
The white noise lulls the artist into a peaceful slumber

Blank stares at the ceiling
The artist stares blankly at the ceiling

Lie down, just keep breathing
The singer lies down and focuses on their breathing to calm their mind

Goodnight, sleep tight
The singer bids farewell and hopes for a peaceful rest

Eyes closed, hope this dream would not end
The artist closes their eyes and wishes for their dream to continue without interruption

Yet the cold still crept around the room
Even though the artist used to keep the room warm, the cold now seeps in

that you used to keep warm
The room was previously kept warm by someone else

And this blanket's too short
The singer notices that their blanket is not long enough

Creases of the sheets on the right side of the bed
The sheets on the right side of the bed have deep folds

And this pillow is no longer familiar
The singer no longer recognizes their pillow