The musicians in the band have been friends since high school, and over the years they developed an interest from several music genres, from jazz and soul to funk and punk rock... all elements that when mixed together help define the explosive, eclectic and uptempo sound of the band!
Let the music do the talking and listen for yourself!
http://runandpunch.bandcamp.com/
DEARLY DEPARTED
Run and Punch Lyrics
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just driving in your car
singing along to the radio.
We never cared if we got there,
home was not too far
but you and I both know.
Some other place or maybe some time,
the way you walk away from me
and the way you say good-bye.
I know exactly how you feel inside,
I wonder why.
We used to talk for hours on end
every single night
secrets hanging in the air.
Confessions unheard can't be unlearned
now it's useless to pretend because you know
now you know i don't care
Some other place or maybe some other time,
maybe i can be with you.
the way you walk away from me
and the way you say good-bye.
i know exactly how you feel inside,
i wonder why.
I feel so alone from being on my own won't you come home, won't you come home
And when i think about the things that i would say to you,
i get so lost in thought of spending all my days with you so,
dearly departed, we should not have ever started this
this is it
just so you know, i'm better on my own
much better on my own
In "Dearly Departed," Run and Punch reminisce about a past relationship that has ended. The song starts with a description of a carefree time when the couple used to drive around and sing along to the radio, not caring if they arrived home or not. However, the idyllic picture quickly fades away as the singer acknowledges that "home was not too far, but you and I both know" something was wrong. They talk about how they used to share all their secrets and talk for hours, but now the trust is broken, and there is no going back. The singer wishes they could be together again someday, but acknowledges that it is unlikely to happen. They feel alone but are resilient and better off on their own.
The lyrics in "Dearly Departed" describe a relatable situation of many relationships where the couple is happy at first, but then things start to fall apart as trust is broken, secrets come out, and communication breaks down. The singer reminisces about the happy times and reflects on how they could have done things differently. The song has a melancholy tone but ends on a hopeful note that the singer is better off on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Been thinkin' 'bout the summer afternoons, just driving in your car singing along to the radio.
Remembering the happy times spent driving in the car together, belting out tunes on the radio
We never cared if we got there, home was not too far but you and I both know.
The destination was never as important as the journey, but now things have changed between us
Some other place or maybe some time, maybe i can be with you.
Thinking about the what ifs and maybes, wishing for a different outcome
the way you walk away from me and the way you say good-bye.
The sadness and finality of your departure
I know exactly how you feel inside, I wonder why.
Being empathetic to your feelings, but questioning why things had to end this way
We used to talk for hours on end every single night secrets hanging in the air.
Recalling the deep conversations we once had, filled with secrets and unspoken words
Confessions unheard can't be unlearned now it's useless to pretend because you know now you know i don't care
The damage has already been done and pretending won't change anything. You know I am indifferent now
I feel so alone from being on my own won't you come home, won't you come home
Feeling the loneliness of being without you and wishing for your return
And when i think about the things that i would say to you, i get so lost in thought of spending all my days with you so,
Daydreaming of all the things left unsaid and the future that could have been
dearly departed, we should not have ever started this this is it just so you know, i'm better on my own much better on my own
Realizing that our relationship should not have begun and accepting that being alone is better than the pain of being together
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
valdin450
So happy to see your return!
Run And Punch
Thanks so much! Yeah, we're excited to get this out, it's been awhile
Marq Dee
Fuck yeah glad to see you guys doing things. Hope you come back to Indiana sometime
Run And Punch
Hell. Yes. We'll definitely swing through this summer - Sign up here and we'll let you know when we're rolling though! http://runandpunch.com/mailing-list
Kray Kidboy
Are ya’ll in chicago still?!?!! Or Wisconsin for good 😮 I wanna see you soooo bad!
Kray Kidboy
@Run And Punch The burbs :D But will make it out anytime i can :D
Run And Punch
We're still in Chicago but make it up to WI quite a bit. Hope to dance with you at a show soon! Are you in Chicago or the burbs?