Winwood released a new album "Nine Lives" on April 29, 2008, and started a tour with Tom Petty and others in May 2008.
Keep On Running
Steve Winwood Lyrics
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One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh, yeah, I'm gonna be your man.
Keep on running, running from my arms
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Hey, hey, hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feel so sad.
Hey, hey, hey
Everyone is laughing at me,
It makes me feel so bad,
So keep on running
Keep on running, running from my arms
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh, yeah, I'm gonna be your man
In Steve Winwood's "Keep On Running," the singer expresses his frustration that the woman he loves is constantly running away from him. He vows to continue pursuing her until the day that she finally realizes that he is the one for her. The repetition of "Keep on running" is a powerful lament to the pain of unrequited love.
Throughout the song, the singer is aware of the social chatter that surrounds him. He feels embarrassed and ashamed, as though the entire world is laughing at him for continuing to chase after the woman who won't give him the time of day. Despite this, he persists because he is committed to proving himself to her.
In the end, the song is a powerful statement of devotion and determination. The singer is not going to give up until he wins the heart of the one he loves. The soaring musical arrangement underscores the passion and urgency of his pursuit, making "Keep On Running" an undeniable classic of the rock and roll canon.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep on running, keep on hiding
Continue to avoid me and conceal your feelings
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
Someday, I will win you over and be the one you choose
To make you understand
To help you recognize and acknowledge your true feelings
Oh, yeah, I'm gonna be your man.
I will prove my love and commitment to you, and become the man you need in your life
Keep on running, running from my arms
Still trying to avoid any connection or commitment with me
Hey, hey, hey,
Expression of distress or exasperation
Everyone is talking about me
People are discussing or gossiping about me, and it's affecting my emotions
It makes me feel so sad.
It's causing me pain, sadness and disappointment
Everyone is laughing at me,
Others are ridiculing, mocking or making fun of me
It makes me feel so bad,
It's making me feel hurt, disrespected and negative about myself
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Written by: JACKIE EDWARDS
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@nitemareman1
Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is pure raw talent.
@meandwess
17 yrs old and already a star
@theresaakins2317
@@meandwess amazing!
@kennyamylee4046
That is spot on! Raw talent!
@larsgsanger3105
🌸🌺❤️
@oldbutfunkyable
I remember Saturday afternoons roller skating to this, I was 13, I’m nearly 69 now and still love this song. Steven Winwood’s voice is amazing.
@peterkonitzer4410
Same here.... still have that 45....
@geoffreystout5814
Stevie Winwood was only 18, what a talent!
@jimrawles6452
And even more amazingly, he was only 15 when he joined the Spencer Davis Group!
@kenseibert144
In 1966 when this concert was the Spencer Davis group and it was ahead of their times I'm listening to it in 2023 here and it's just beautiful music❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤