1. UK rock band formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Stray is the name of at least 5 artists:
1. UK rock band formed in 1966
2. Drum 'n Bass producer from London
3. Erica Dunham's EBM/futurepop project
4. Mattias Axelsson's R'n'B / Hip-Hop project
5. A Portuguese hip-hop artist
1. Stray are a UK rock band that formed in 1966. Vocalist Steve Gadd, guitarist Del Bromham, bass
player Gary Giles and drummer Steve Crutchley formed the group whilst all were attending the local Christopher Wren School in London. They signed to Transatlantic Records in January 1970, delivering eight albums in seven years for the label. Iron Maiden covered 'All In Your Mind' on their single 'Holy Smoke'. The band are still regularly touring today (often with their contemporaries the Groundhogs), although only Bromham survives from the original line-up. A new album VALHALLA will be released in 2009. For more information go to their website at http://www.stray-the-band.co.uk
2. Stray is also a drum & bass producer and DJ from London. Championed by Autonomic owners d bridge and Instra:mental, he appears on their already infuential FabricLive 50 mix, and notably has had releases on labels including Med School and Critical, as well as having his track "Pushed" featuring on Exit Record's 2011 compilation "Mosaic Volume 1". For more information and to hear some of his music check out http://www.soundcloud.com/straydnb
3. Stray is the name of a side-project of Erica Dunham -aka Unter Null. Her music is described as a trancey tunnel of melancholy melodies carrying clear sequences, bittersweet words and mesmerising atmospheres. Stray is a much more positive approach than Unter Null. The first album called "Abuse By Proxy" was released in 2008, with a follow-up in 2012 - "Letting Go".
4. StraY is also the name of Mattias Axelsson's R'n'B / Hip-Hop project. Take a look at his MySpace page: Mattias Axelsson
5. Stray is also a Portuguese Hip Hop artist, from the label Monster Jinx.
Run Mister Run
Stray Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Hey Mister what you gonna do?
U.S. Marshall's coming after you
He said he's gonna get you with his gun !
Get on your horse away you run
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
Run Mister Run - every night and day
Run Mister Run
He's gonna take away your life
He caught you in bed with his wife !
So Mister whatcha gonna do ?
U.S. Marshall's coming after you
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
Run Mister Run - every night and day
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
Run Mister Run
Hey Mister - boy you'd better run
They say his wife is expecting a son !
So Mister watcha gonna do
U.S. Marshall's coming after you
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
Run Mister Run - every night and day
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
Run Mister Run
The lyrics of the song "Run Mister Run" by Stray narrate a story of a man who is being chased by a U.S. Marshall for having an affair with the officer's wife. The singer is aware that the Marshall is determined to take his life, and thus he seeks to escape on horseback. The lyrics create a sense of urgency and desperation as the character tries to evade capture and avoid being caught. The repetition of the phrase "Run Mister Run" intensifies the feeling of fleeing and running for one's life.
The song's relatable and compelling narrative is accentuated by the raw and unpolished sound of the guitar-driven rock music. The simple melody of the song and its lyrics combine to create a classic rock anthem that can easily resonate with audiences. The song is a perfect reflection of the time it was created in, which was during the 1970s when rock music was at its peak, and songs about rebellion, love, and freedom were popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mister what you gonna do?
Asking Mr. what his plan is given that the US Marshall is coming after him.
U.S. Marshall's coming after you
Mr. is being hunted down by a US Marshall.
He said he's gonna get you with his gun !
The US Marshall intends to use a gun to apprehend Mr.
Get on your horse away you run
Mr. must escape on horseback to avoid capture.
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
Mr. must run to save his own life.
Run Mister Run - every night and day
Mr. must be constantly on the move to evade capture.
He's gonna take away your life
If Mr. is caught, he can face the death penalty.
He caught you in bed with his wife !
Mr. allegedly had an affair with the wife of the US Marshall.
So Mister whatcha gonna do ?
Asking Mr. what he has planned given his situation.
Hey Mister - boy you'd better run
Reinforcing that Mr. must flee to save himself.
They say his wife is expecting a son !
The wife of the US Marshall may be pregnant with Mr.'s child.
So Mister watcha gonna do
Again asking Mr. what his strategy is given the circumstances.
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
The imperative to escape danger remains constant.
Run Mister Run - every night and day
Another repetition of the necessity to continually avoid capture.
Run Mister Run - gotta get away
The chorus once again urges Mr. to flee in order to preserve his own life.
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
happily eggs
Infectious cowbell. Great track, along with Jericho, my favourite tracks on this album. Had their first 3 albums, all great.
Geoff Hummerstone
best tune