Run
Supergrass Lyrics


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I can see a long way down
Heaven had the time to grow
Heaven had the time to grow

Now the fire's burned down low
Lying in the afterglow
Living in your afterglow
I can make it right for you
Even if you had to go
Even if you had to go

I can walk away from you
Only if you want me to
Tell me that you want me to





Even if you had to run
Even if you had to run

Overall Meaning

"Run" by Supergrass is a song that can be interpreted in different ways. One interpretation is that it's about a relationship that has ended but the singer is willing to make it work even if the other person has moved on. He understands that things went wrong, but he still has feelings for her and is willing to do whatever it takes to get her back. The first two lines "I can see a long way down, Heaven had the time to grow" could be interpreted as the singer being able to see the future and that he knows that he can make the relationship work. But he acknowledges that things have changed drastically since they were together as shown in the lines "Now the fire's burned down low, Living in your afterglow". It suggests that their passionate love has faded and that he is left with the memories of what was. Nevertheless, he still believes that he can make it right, even if she had to go.


In the chorus, the singer recognizes that the other person needs their space to get their life together. He knows that things are better off if he lets her run and that he will be there for her even if she does. The lines "Even if you had to run, I can walk away from you, Only if you want me to, Tell me that you want me to" may suggest that he is willing to be patient and wait for her to come back to him, but also understands that she may need to move on entirely. Depending on how the listener interprets these lines, it could be seen as hopeful or desperate.


Overall, "Run" by Supergrass is an emotive song that explores themes of love, loss, and renewal.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see a long way down
I have the ability to see far into the future


Heaven had the time to grow
Things have taken a long time to come to fruition


Heaven had the time to grow
Things have taken a long time to come to fruition


Now the fire's burned down low
The passion and intensity has dwindled


Lying in the afterglow
We're experiencing the residual effects of that passion


Living in your afterglow
We're experiencing the residual effects of that passion


I can make it right for you
I have the ability to fix things for you


Even if you had to go
Even if you were to leave


Even if you had to go
Even if you were to leave


I can walk away from you
I have the ability to leave you behind


Only if you want me to
But only if that's what you desire


Tell me that you want me to
Communicate to me that this is what you want


Even if you had to run
Even if you had to flee


Even if you had to run
Even if you had to flee




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN

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