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Run River North Lyrics
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Die old in the middle of the night.
Roots are my hands to reach,
Cut me down where the water meets the sea.
My eyes were the first to find,
29 in the middle of the night.
Words in my head to sleep,
Keep me up until the body disagrees Your words are cold like the wind
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
Trees grow and the ground's alright,
Die old in the middle of the night.
Words in my head to sleep,
Keep me up until the body disagrees Your words are cold like the wind,
They hold no weight around me.
Let go. You're telling me to let go.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Your words are cold like the wind,
They hold no weight around me.
Let go. You're telling me to let go.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
I know it's home. I know it hurts.
I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt.
What if I leave? Never become?
What if the sea leads me straight to the sun?
I know it's home. I know it hurts.
I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt.
What if I leave? Never become?
What if the sea leads me straight to the sun?
Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
"29" by Run River North is a song that explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the fear of leaving the familiar while growth and change happen around one's self. The opening of the song with the repeated vocals of "Oh's" and the mention of trees growing and the earth being alright suggest that there is a connection to nature in this song, perhaps symbolizing the natural growth and change that is happening within the singer. This idea is heightened with the line "Die old in the middle of the night," which potentially represents growing old and dying inside the safety of what is familiar.
The mention of roots being the singer's "hands to reach" could be interpreted as a way to hold onto the past and what is familiar, but also as a way to ground oneself as new experiences and changes happen. The repeated line "Your words are cold like the wind, they hold no weight around me," could represent the singer's detachment from the words of others and a need to find their own voice and sense of self. The lyrics "I know it's home. I know it hurts. I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt" suggest that the singer is struggling with the idea of leaving home and what is safe, but knows they will eventually have to face the challenges of the world outside.
Overall, "29" is a poignant exploration of the fear and uncertainty that can come with change and growth, while still holding onto a sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh Trees grow and the ground's alright,
Life goes on and everything is okay to an extent.
Die old in the middle of the night.
Death is inevitable and can occur at any time.
Roots are my hands to reach,
The things that ground us and give us stability are within our grasp.
Cut me down where the water meets the sea.
The end of one journey marks the beginning of a new one.
My eyes were the first to find, 29 in the middle of the night.
Discovering something significant can happen at any time, whether day or night.
Words in my head to sleep,
Persistent thoughts can keep one from resting.
Keep me up until the body disagrees
A strong-willed person can keep going despite physical limitations.
Your words are cold like the wind
The words spoken are unfeeling and lack warmth.
They hold no weight around me
Those words do not affect me or impact me significantly.
Let go. You're telling me to let go
Release something, but it can also refer to detaching from an emotion or belief.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
The only constant is change, and the shadows are a reminder of that.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
A musical interlude.
I know it's home. I know it hurts.
The things that are familiar can often cause pain and heartache.
I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt.
In the end, we are all buried or forgotten.
What if I leave? Never become?
Pondering what life would be like if one had taken a different path or made different choices.
What if the sea leads me straight to the sun?
There is always the possibility of new beginnings or unexpected outcomes.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
Another musical interlude.
Your words are cold like the wind
Restating that the words spoken lack warmth or emotion.
They hold no weight around me
Once again, the words spoken do not affect me.
Let go. You're telling me to let go
The person is being encouraged to move on from something.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
The only constant is change, and the shadows are a reminder of that.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
One final musical interlude.
Contributed by Mason L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@psychopotato8087
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh Trees grow and the ground's alright,
Die old in the middle of the night.
Roots are my hands to reach,
Cut me down where the water meets the sea.
My eyes were the first to find,
29 in the middle of the night.
Words in my head to sleep,
Keep me up until the body disagrees Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
Trees grow and the ground's alright,
Die old in the middle of the night.
Words in my head to sleep,
Keep me up until the body disagrees Your words are cold like the wind,
They hold no weight around me.
Let go. You're telling me to let go.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Your words are cold like the wind,
They hold no weight around me.
Let go. You're telling me to let go.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
I know it's home. I know it hurts.
I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt.
What if I leave? Never become?
What if the sea leads me straight to the sun?
I know it's home. I know it hurts.
I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt.
What if I leave? Never become?
What if the sea leads me straight to the sun?
Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
@wildonion3479
have you ever listened to a song that makes you want to dance like a maniac and run into the middle of a highway at 2 am while holding sparklers? because thATS HOW THIS SONG MAKES ME FEEL
@maurieneaguiardematosarauj9261
I feel hard on my soul the "want to dance like a maniac" part
@ronneilcabrera2301
Well said!!
@kristi-annsay6324
undeniably one of my favorite songs of all time.
@biancapeter3810
Kristi-Ann Say agreed
@mitchellwinkworth9396
Yep
@rameenfatima2850
This is on of the most underrated band
@jdgraceclips2695
I love how smooth the drummer is.. effortless. The lead vocalist has an amazing voice. He reminds me of Dashboard Confession but I love you guys more.
@psychopotato8087
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh Trees grow and the ground's alright,
Die old in the middle of the night.
Roots are my hands to reach,
Cut me down where the water meets the sea.
My eyes were the first to find,
29 in the middle of the night.
Words in my head to sleep,
Keep me up until the body disagrees Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
Trees grow and the ground's alright,
Die old in the middle of the night.
Words in my head to sleep,
Keep me up until the body disagrees Your words are cold like the wind,
They hold no weight around me.
Let go. You're telling me to let go.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Your words are cold like the wind,
They hold no weight around me.
Let go. You're telling me to let go.
I know the shadows are the only ones.
I know it's home. I know it hurts.
I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt.
What if I leave? Never become?
What if the sea leads me straight to the sun?
I know it's home. I know it hurts.
I know I'll end up at the bottom of your dirt.
What if I leave? Never become?
What if the sea leads me straight to the sun?
Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Your words are cold like the wind
They hold no weight around me
Let go. You're telling me to let go
I know the shadows are the only ones.
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh
@MelanieAnneAhern
hello why is this perfect