Stop Running
Smogus Lyrics


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Stop running, come on admit it hurts
You can run but you can't hide your feelings
Are you absorbing your shit until you fucking burst
And when that happens I can't stop the bleeding

Why can't you see, do you really believe
You can't solve it tomorrow
It is coming back to hunt you, it'll confront you
So get up, stand your ground

I asked you please I'm down on my knees
You're slipping away through my fingers like grease
You didn't lie to me, you just denied what's true
Just open up that's what I want from you

I can't keep up with you, you break me in two
But I can't leave you alone
I am here so start to use me, please abuse me
You now that I'll be gone

You know I opened up why can't you see I cry
Don't ricochet my fire can't you see I try
I showed you mine now show me yours
One last chance for I change my course

Tell me, 'cause I can't understand
You're running away for the troubles in your life
Ain't it easier to share it with a friend
Or is ignoring your way to survive

You know I love you, I told you several times
I'm always there for you, I wrote you millions of rhymes




I won't leave you alone so don't ask me to retreat
'cause I am here to get you back at your feet

Overall Meaning

The song "Stop Running" by Smogus is a poignant and empathetic plea to someone who is struggling to confront and process their emotions. The lyrics are a call to action for the person to face the pain they're experiencing instead of running away from it. The chorus repeats the phrase "Stop running, come on admit it hurts" like a mantra, imploring the person to stop avoiding their emotions.


The first verse describes the consequences of avoiding emotions and suggests that the person is holding in their feelings until they "fucking burst." The singer acknowledges that they can't stop the bleeding once the person reaches a breaking point. The second verse begins with the question, "Why can't you see?" which could be interpreted as a frustrated query as to why the person can't see the harm they're doing to themselves by not facing their emotions. The verse also reinforces the idea that avoiding emotions is not a sustainable solution because they will eventually "come back to haunt you."


The bridge of the song is a plea for vulnerability and honesty. The singer confesses that they can't "keep up" with the person and that they "break me in two," but still assert their commitment to helping and standing by the person. The bridge concludes with the phrase "I showed you mine now show me yours/One last chance before I change my course," which is both a request for the person to be vulnerable and a warning that the singer can't continue to stay in this place of emotional limbo forever.


Overall, "Stop Running" is a powerful and emotive piece of music that explores the complexities of emotional avoidance and the importance of facing one's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop running, come on admit it hurts
Stop avoiding your problems, acknowledge the pain.


You can run but you can't hide your feelings
You can try to ignore your emotions, but they'll always be there.


Are you absorbing your shit until you fucking burst
Are you holding onto your problems until they become unbearable?


And when that happens I can't stop the bleeding
When you finally break, it will be hard to recover.


Why can't you see, do you really believe
Can't you see that ignoring the problem won't make it go away?


You can't solve it tomorrow
You can't keep putting off dealing with the issue.


It is coming back to hunt you, it'll confront you
The problem will keep coming back until you face it.


So get up, stand your ground
Stand up for yourself and face the issue.


I asked you please I'm down on my knees
I'm begging you to open up to me.


You're slipping away through my fingers like grease
I feel like I'm losing you.


You didn't lie to me, you just denied what's true
You're not being honest with yourself about your problems.


Just open up that's what I want from you
I just want you to be honest with me.


I can't keep up with you, you break me in two
You're hurting me by shutting me out.


But I can't leave you alone
I care about you too much to give up.


I am here so start to use me, please abuse me
Lean on me, take advantage of my support.


You now that I'll be gone
I won't be here forever.


You know I opened up why can't you see I cry
I've shared my vulnerabilities, can't you do the same?


Don't ricochet my fire can't you see I try
Don't deflect my attempts to help, I'm doing my best.


I showed you mine now show me yours
I've been honest with you, now it's your turn.


One last chance for I change my course
This is your last opportunity to be honest before I give up.


Tell me, 'cause I can't understand
Help me understand why you're running away.


You're running away for the troubles in your life
You're avoiding your problems by running.


Ain't it easier to share it with a friend
Wouldn't it be easier to talk to me about it?


Or is ignoring your way to survive
Are you ignoring your problems as a means of survival?


You know I love you, I told you several times
I care about you deeply.


I'm always there for you, I wrote you millions of rhymes
I'm always here to support you.


I won't leave you alone so don't ask me to retreat
I won't give up on you.


'cause I am here to get you back at your feet
I'm here to help you get back on track.




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