Texas
Running Late Lyrics


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No telephone's the lines are down
The cold air night breaks through the sounds
From mercury from sea to sea
I'm up to bat here comes strike three
The tables turn , when your involved
I'll drive away , far away
I'm in the sky ..i'm in the dirt
I'm EVERYWHERE but in your arms

I'm sorry 2x
And the day keeps getting worse each way

My timing's off
It's always been
The seasons changed your still with him
I've had my chance ..it's me to blame
I've made my bed now i'll lye in it
So ariel princess of the sea , i still can be your prince eric
Your in my skin . your in my mind , your everywhere but in my arms





I'm sorry ......

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Running Late's song Texas convey a tale of regret and heartbreak. The singer appears to be in a desolate location with no phone service and cold air breaking through the sounds. The line "mercury from sea to sea" could possibly be in reference to the element Mercury, which is known for its fluidity and hence could symbolize the ever-changing nature of relationships. It could be an indication that the singer's relationship has undergone unforeseen changes. The reference to "up to bat here comes strike three" could be interpreted as a missed opportunity or an unfruitful attempt.


The singer acknowledges that the tables have turned, possibly implying that the situation has come to a point of no return. They are ready to drive away, far from the place where they are no longer wanted. The lines “I'm in the sky... I'm in the dirt, I'm EVERYWHERE but in your arms” could be interpreted as the singer's desperation for their partner’s affection. They feel dejected and lost, as their loved one is nowhere near to be found. The recurring line "I'm sorry" could be seen as an indication of the singer's remorse for their actions or lack thereof.


Overall, the song portrays the motif of unattainable love and the consequences of missed opportunities. The singer seems to be grappling with the reality of heartbreaking times and coming to terms with the aftermath of their actions. The lyrics convey strong emotions, and the instrumental music adds to the pathos of the song, making it a poignant composition.


Line by Line Meaning

No telephone's the lines are down
The phone lines are not working, there is a communication breakdown.


The cold air night breaks through the sounds
The chilly night pierces through the noise.


From mercury from sea to sea
An idiom used to convey vast distance and breadth.


I'm up to bat here comes strike three
A metaphor for chance that failed, a sense of hopelessness sets in.


The tables turn , when your involved
A reminder that things can change instantly when another person is involved.


I'll drive away , far away
The singer feels the need to escape and go far away from their present reality.


I'm in the sky ..i'm in the dirt
The singer is feeling lost and uncertain of their whereabouts, could be seen as a comparison of highs and lows they are experiencing.


I'm EVERYWHERE but in your arms
Despite being everywhere else, the artist is not in the arms of the person they want to be with.


And the day keeps getting worse each way
The artist feels like each day only gets worse than the previous one.


My timing's off
The artist is not able to get the timing right and has missed an opportunity.


It's always been
The singer is recognizing that their timing has always been off, this is not a new feeling.


The seasons changed your still with him
Time has passed, yet the person the artist desires is still with someone else.


I've had my chance ..it's me to blame
The singer acknowledges that they had an opportunity in the past, but it's their own fault they missed it.


I've made my bed now i'll lye in it
A saying that means one has to face the consequences of their actions.


So ariel princess of the sea , i still can be your prince eric
A reference to the Disney movie 'The Little Mermaid,' the singer still desires to be with the person despite the odds being against them.


Your in my skin . your in my mind , your everywhere but in my arms
The person the artist desires is always present in their thoughts, but not physically with them.


I'm sorry ......
A recurring sentiment throughout the song, the artist acknowledges their past mistakes and regrets missing their chance.




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@JosephCartertheMinkMan

Fun video :-) learning a lot of interesting stuff from you guys!

@BrettVaughnB100

This is something I would like to keep doing .. going and hunting with others to see how they do things.. always room to learn new stuff .. thanks Joseph !

@JosephCartertheMinkMan

Unfortunately it looks like my trip down your direction to pickup a pup is probably going to be delayed till summer, so I don't know how much hunting we'll get to do when I come down.

@BrettVaughnB100

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@BrettVaughnB100

Those guys sure do put a lot of hounds on the ground ... I like it .. Thank you very much!

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I’ve got hours of videos hunting with Mr Ruben. What a great old houndsman that I was lucky to get to hunt with. Thanks for sharing.

@BrettVaughnB100

I would sure like to see them .. do you know Cody ? Your welcome and thanks for watching

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@BrettVaughnB100

Yeah me too .. lol .. Thanks

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