I Will Run To You
Stevie Nicks (with Tom Petty) Lyrics
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Should not be left alone
Two in love should confess
And not be left alone
I will run to you
Down whatever road you choose
I will follow you down
You've had time come around
Will you please make up your mind
I stand accused on trial
Will you please make up your mind
I will run to you
Down whatever road you choose
I will follow you down
I will run to you
Make it easy for me
I been lonely baby
Show some mercy honey
I was nothing
All those lonely nights
Showed me something
If you need me
I'll come runnin'
I will run to you
Down whatever road you choose
I will follow you down
I will run to you
The opening lines of this song suggest that there is a young person who has gone through a significant change, and they should not be left alone. This is followed by a plea for two people in love to confess their feelings to one another rather than being left alone. The chorus, which acts as a callback to the opening lines, is a declaration by the singer that they will always be there for the person they love and will follow them wherever they go. The next verse is a plea for the person they love to make up their mind about whether they want to be with the singer, who stands accused on trial. The final verse is another plea for the person they love to make things easy for the singer, who has been lonely and is asking for some mercy. The song ends with the same chorus that plays throughout the song, repeating the singer's commitment to the person they love.
Overall, "I Will Run To You" is a song about the trials and tribulations of love. The singer is committed to their partner, but they are facing challenges that are putting their relationship at risk. The song speaks to the struggles that people go through in their relationships and the sacrifices that they are willing to make to keep them going.
Line by Line Meaning
One so young so changed
A young person who has gone through a significant transformation should not be left alone and unsupported.
Should not be left alone
It is not fair to leave someone who has been through change and transformation alone.
Two in love should confess
When two people are in love, they should be honest and open about their feelings for each other.
And not be left alone
Being in love is not just about confessing, it is also about supporting and being there for each other.
I will run to you
I am committed to you and will go to great lengths to be with you.
Down whatever road you choose
No matter what path you take in life, I will be there to support you and stand by your side.
I will follow you down
I am willing to make sacrifices and take risks to be with you and show my love for you.
You've had time come around
It's been a while since we last spoke, and I'm curious about where you stand now.
Will you please make up your mind
Can you decide if you want to be with me or not, so that I can move forward with my feelings?
I stand accused on trial
I feel like my love for you is being examined and judged.
Make it easy for me
Please make it simpler and clearer for me to understand where you stand and what you want.
I been lonely baby
I have been feeling lonely without you and need you in my life.
Show some mercy honey
Be kind and understanding to me, as I am vulnerable and exposed in my love for you.
I was nothing
Without you, I feel like I am nothing and incomplete.
All those lonely nights
The nights I spent alone without you made me realize how much I need you in my life.
Showed me something
Being alone without you taught me something about the importance of love and companionship.
If you need me
If you ever need me or want to be with me, I will be there for you.
I'll come runnin'
I am so devoted to you that I will come running to be with you whenever you need me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM PETTY
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