In addition to solo work, Gallab is the bandleader of The Atomic Bomb Band, a William Onyeabor cover band whose roster includes David Byrne, Money Mark, Luke Jenner (The Rapture), Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), and Pat Mahoney (LCD Soundsystem, The Juan Maclean). He has previously played with Caribou, Of Montreal, Born Ruffians, and Yeasayer.
Runnin'
Sinkane Lyrics
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Gotta keep on runnin
Till my body s all that s broken down
Gotta keep on runnin, runnin
Gotta keep on runnin on, gotta keep on runnin
Gotta keep on runnin, runnin, hey
Hey, ey, yeah
Till my body s all that s broken down
Gotta keep on runnin, runnin, hey
Hey, ey, yeah.
In Sinkane's song "Runnin'", the lyrics express a sense of urgency and determination to keep going, no matter what. The opening line "I don't mean to let you down" could be interpreted as a personal message to oneself or to someone else, acknowledging that there may be obstacles ahead, but one cannot afford to give up or disappoint oneself or others. The repetition of "gotta keep on runnin'" in the chorus reinforces this message, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and endurance. The line "till my body's all that's broken down" suggests that the singer will keep running until they physically cannot run anymore, demonstrating their commitment to the pursuit they are on.
Furthermore, the use of repetition in the chorus and the inclusion of the phrase "hey, ey, yeah" gives the song a catchy, uplifting tone that reflects the positive message of the lyrics. The song encourages the listener to keep moving forward and not give up, reminding them that with determination, they can achieve anything they set their mind to.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean to let you down
I don't want to disappoint you
Gotta keep on runnin
I have to keep moving forward
Till my body's all that's broken down
Until I physically can't go on anymore
Gotta keep on runnin, runnin
I must continue to push myself
Gotta keep on runnin on, gotta keep on runnin
I need to keep going
Gotta keep on runnin, runnin, hey
I have to keep moving forward
Hey, ey, yeah
Interjection conveying excitement or agreement
Gotta keep on runnin on, gotta keep on runnin
I need to keep going
Till my body's all that's broken down
Until I physically can't go on anymore
Gotta keep on runnin, runnin, hey
I have to keep moving forward
Hey, ey, yeah
Interjection conveying excitement or agreement
Contributed by Hailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miss Joe
powerful ... the video is so artistic, this is a beautiful song, i love percussions !
Ghostino Doggio
I just can't stop listening to this song!
Ton Hagnauer
Eerlijk heerlijk wat een goede muziek wow! Lekker gitaartje ook.
John Fierro
Thank you for sharing this. It's important to be able to have access to the trials and tribulations of the world.
Lis Hru
i love the song! waht a powerful sound! and the video is done very well! waht kind of footage is it?
Pemz
Gotta keep on runnin' runnin'....!!!
DaMareo Cooper
This is DOPE!!! Sinkane is that SHIT!
Reto Bührer
nice stuff...
Mosno Al-Moseeki
This is amazing! holy crap! :D
Houston Ellsworth
So good