On the Run
SiR E.U. Lyrics
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It doesn't seem it to me
What's with that hostility?
Are you living?
Or giving up on the dream to avoid responsibility
Blinded by the glamour
The sickle and the hammer
Those devils cut you down to size
It ain't no surprize
You couldn't change the world now you're running out of time
Run rabbit run
Rabbit look at what you've done
(What you wait, what you wait, what you waiting for?)
Run rabbit run
Rabbit look what you've become
(What you hide, what you hide, what you hiding from?)
Heads they win, tails you lose your mind
Rabbit you can run but you're never gonna win this fight
Woah
Are you admitting
You came apart at the seams
Trying to get it all for free?
Are you kidding with this false humility
And all the ideologies?
Blinded by the glamour
The sickle and the hammer
Those devils tried to wrong your rights
Chicken Little lied
And then bled you dry
But he'll never get caught and he'll never do his time
Run rabbit run
Rabbit look at what you've done
(What you wait, what you wait, what you waiting for?)
Run rabbit run
Rabbit look what you've become
(What you hide, what you hide, what you hiding from?)
Heads they win, tails you lose your mind
Rabbit you can run but you're never gonna win this fight
Woah
Run rabbit run
Rabbit look at what you've done
(What you wait, what you wait, what you waiting for?)
Run rabbit run
Rabbit look what you've become
(What you hide, what you hide, what you hiding from?)
Heads they win, tails you lose your mind
Rabbit you can run but you're never gonna win this fight
This fight
Woah
The lyrics to “On The Run” by SiR E.U. depict the struggles of someone who is on a journey to achieve greatness while also coming to terms with the reality of the situation. The first verse begins with the question "Are you winning?" which suggests that perhaps the person is not quite successful yet. The next line "It doesn't seem it to me" implies that this success is perhaps out of reach or taking too long to come. The hostility in the atmosphere could be a direct result of this person's feelings of frustration and lack of progress. They are being weighed down by the burden of responsibility, and the dream feels like it's slipping further away. This person is blinded by the glamour and the false promises they thought would get them to where they want to be. The sickle and the hammer, which refers to communist symbolism, are "devils" that cut them down. But it's "no surprise" as they couldn't change the world and now they are running out of time.
The chorus, with the repeated line "Run rabbit run", suggests that this person is in hiding from something, perhaps a reality they don't want to face. The line "Rabbit look what you've become" is almost accusatory, as if someone is pointing out their mistakes. The next part of the verse, which states, "Heads they win, tails you lose your mind", is a clear reference to the game of chance or gambling. The person is no longer in control of their life or actions, and they are running away from their problems rather than facing them.
The second verse further elaborates on the struggles that this person is facing. They admit that they may have failed, and in trying to get it all for free, they have come apart at the seams. False humility and ideologies have blinded them, and they are unable to the see the truth. The "sickle and the hammer" and "devils" are brought up again, signifying that they are fighting against a powerful force that is trying to bring them down. Even the person who is supposed to be helping them, "Chicken Little," lies and bleeds them dry without any repercussions.
In conclusion, “On The Run” is a song that speaks to anyone who has experienced the harsh realities of pursuing a dream. The message is that it's not easy, and there will be struggles along the way, but running from them is not the answer. It's better to face them head-on and deal with them instead of letting them weigh you down.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you winning?
Do you feel like you're accomplishing your goals?
It doesn't seem it to me
From my perspective, it doesn't seem like you're succeeding.
What's with that hostility?
Why are you acting with aggression?
Are you living?
Are you truly experiencing and enjoying life?
Or giving up on the dream to avoid responsibility
Perhaps you've given up on your aspirations to avoid taking on responsibility.
Blinded by the glamour
You're unable to see past the glitz and glamour of your surroundings.
The sickle and the hammer
The symbols of communism.
Those devils cut you down to size
The negative aspect of communism has humbled you.
But a word from the wise
An experienced viewpoint can be valuable.
It ain't no surprize
It's not unexpected.
You couldn't change the world now you're running out of time
You couldn't make a significant impact on the world and now time is running out.
Run rabbit run
Keep moving quickly to avoid danger.
Rabbit look at what you've done
Take a moment to reflect on your actions and their consequences.
(What you wait, what you wait, what you waiting for?)
Why are you hesitating?
Rabbit look what you've become
Consider how you've changed as a person over time.
(What you hide, what you hide, what you hiding from?)
What are you trying to keep hidden?
Heads they win, tails you lose your mind
No matter what happens, you feel like you're losing control of your sanity.
Rabbit you can run but you're never gonna win this fight
You can try to avoid your problems, but they will ultimately catch up with you.
Are you admitting
Do you acknowledge that you may have made a mistake?
You came apart at the seams
You've lost control of yourself and fallen apart emotionally.
Trying to get it all for free?
Were you attempting to obtain everything without putting forth any effort?
Are you kidding with this false humility
Are you pretending to be humble when that's not truly how you feel?
And all the ideologies?
What are your beliefs and values?
Those devils tried to wrong your rights
People who oppose your beliefs have tried to infringe on your rights.
Chicken Little lied
You were misled by a false alarmist.
And then bled you dry
This person depleted your resources and left you with nothing.
But he'll never get caught and he'll never do his time
This person will never be held accountable for their actions.
This fight
The ongoing battle to keep moving forward in life despite obstacles.
Lyrics © DistroKid, TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: Peter Hazell, Sahaj Ticotin
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Kevin Cobb
@Generously buttered ALCO That’s actually always been the case, that higher learning results in “less knowledge.” Just ask Socrates.
But hopefully you’ll learn that what this means is that everyone else and their apparently functional certainty is based on nothing. This, subsequently, shows two things: 1: IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH KNOWLEDGE TO ACT IN THE WORLD. 2: MANY THINGS THAT ARE DONE DO NOT NECESSARILY NEED TO BE DONE THUSLY.
Following that second point, suppose you studied political theory with good professors, and also studied the subject impartially on your own for a long time, and came out knowing nothing certain about it all. If you later were in a meeting with world leaders, you alone would see exactly why their political presumptions are entirely dubious, or understand the contours of how their political decisions are a vehicle into their psychology, because you’ll be familiar with it at the linguistic level.
Back in the day, it also felt like this, just more rigorous, and more openly biased. There’s a debate about whether academies should accept that they have a slant at all. They inevitably do, but they’re more subliminal about it today, I think, just like the media.
I kind of think they should, but then again, the Truth is what sets you free. And that feeling of studied ignorance is a type of freedom. This broad mind is what leaders must have. You have just been made not-a-specialist, but a generalist.
John Cronin
Peter Nayland Kust The problem is that the goals Humphrey has in mind often have little to do with the genuine interests of the citizens who elect the government. Humphrey, and most of the civil servants depicted in the two series are not only contemptuous of the citizens, they are even contemptuous of the ministers they are supposed to be serving, holding the firm belief that government is far too important to be entrusted to "mere" elected officials.
That theme resonates through the series, where in one episode (a rare time Hacker gets the best of Humphrey) refers to the civil service as the "real opposition", not the minority party in Parliament.
The series goes out of its way to never state just which party Hacker belongs to. In the pilot, which opens on election night, with Hacker and other candidates gathered to hear the results of the election, Hacker is wearing a white rosette, a color that is not affiliated with any major power in the U.K.
In the episode I mention above, Hacker even seeks the help of his predecessor (and thus a member of the Opposition), and he is only too glad to help Hacker completely outmaneuver Humphrey. (I believe the episode is "Big Brother").
But to return to your main point, government DOES deal with moral issues. It's unavoidable. Even a minimalist view of maintaining order is a moral principle. Those who violate the law can be held accountable. Even the monarch is obliged to obey the law. That concept was brought about in England. One monarch was executed for violating it, and during the time of Locke, another King (James II), was essentially fired, (perhaps I should say "sacked"), and driven into exile. It was those ideas that informed Jefferson (and other American leaders) to follow those same Enlightenment principles in declaring independence, a century later.
There are times when zealous citizens overreach in trying to legislate morality, without universal backing. Prohibition is an excellent example of this. Obviously many opposed it, and it's remarkable that 2/3 of both the House and Senate and 3/4 of the states passed it as a Constitutional Amendment. So it had to have broad support, at least for a while. But it actually caused more moral problems than it prevented, and was repealed only about a dozen years later.
But we still have laws that have moral bases, such as laws against drunk driving (a law that the Minister once violated, in the bridge between the two series).
Mr. Harker
It's strange but scenes like this one have taught me more about politics and the workings of governmental organisations than my three years in a political science course
weizhiii
then what they taught you in political science course
Kevin Cobb
@Generously buttered ALCO That’s actually always been the case, that higher learning results in “less knowledge.” Just ask Socrates.
But hopefully you’ll learn that what this means is that everyone else and their apparently functional certainty is based on nothing. This, subsequently, shows two things: 1: IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH KNOWLEDGE TO ACT IN THE WORLD. 2: MANY THINGS THAT ARE DONE DO NOT NECESSARILY NEED TO BE DONE THUSLY.
Following that second point, suppose you studied political theory with good professors, and also studied the subject impartially on your own for a long time, and came out knowing nothing certain about it all. If you later were in a meeting with world leaders, you alone would see exactly why their political presumptions are entirely dubious, or understand the contours of how their political decisions are a vehicle into their psychology, because you’ll be familiar with it at the linguistic level.
Back in the day, it also felt like this, just more rigorous, and more openly biased. There’s a debate about whether academies should accept that they have a slant at all. They inevitably do, but they’re more subliminal about it today, I think, just like the media.
I kind of think they should, but then again, the Truth is what sets you free. And that feeling of studied ignorance is a type of freedom. This broad mind is what leaders must have. You have just been made not-a-specialist, but a generalist.
Generously buttered ALCO
I do not wish to offend you, but university degrees are a meme these days, nothing like the elite club of intellectuals they once were, just one massive circle-jerk. Take it from me, I have a couple, and know nothing at all. At least that's what it introduces, a sense of futility. The more you know, the more you realise you don't
Jennifer Schmitzer
@TheOrphicLyre my business studies teacher did. Is this a special thing
Kevin Cobb
This is why you should go to art school instead, unironically.
Humble Scribe
Having worked in the UK civil service, I can confirm that Yes Minister is essentially documentary and not entertainment...
Rossalyn Smith Smith
This shows that the civil service runs the show.
DrCruel
The American federal bureaucracy is similar, although the bureaucrats are neither as principled nor as intelligent.
233kosta
@buckplug Yup, came to the wrong country ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Only took me 15 years to find out 🤣
Mind you, back then it was a lot better than it is now.