The song was first teased on November 21, 2023, on Tate McRae’s TikTok account.
“run for the hills” is one of the first songs we wrote for this record. I rewrote it multiple times, though, because I really wanted to nail the feeling of the relationship that I was actually going through. I was just absolutely obsessed with it, and I was obsessed with this person. I began to fall in love with the toxicity of it. Usually, I’m a really stubborn person and I feel like I can get myself out of any situation, but for some reason, I was stuck in this ongoing cycle of being so attached. I’m now on the other side of it and I can be like, ‘Oh, thank god I’m on my own,’ but I think in the moment it was a mix of the worst and most magical feelings ever.
– via Apple Music
Run For The Hills
Tate McRae Lyrics
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Long talks, red eyes, clothes everywhere
Missing a moment when you're still there
You gotta thing you can't find nowhere
(Yeah, yeah)
Kissing, screaming, straight back to war
I'm walking out until I lock the door
'Cause I know I should be running for the hills
The way you touch me
Straight to the heart, yeah, it cuts me
'Cause I know deep down that it's
Never gon' ever be us, oh-oh-oh
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's fucking me up
Don't tease me and keep me around like it's easy
When you know deep down that it's
Never gon' ever be us, oh-oh-oh
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's fucking me up
I know that when it's all done, I'll hate you bad in the long run
But somehow it never ends, my heels on the edge of your bed again (yeah, yeah)
I get obsessive with you, all that I want is attention from you
Break into my life and break all my rules, it's true
The way you touch me
Straight to the heart, yeah, it cuts me
'Cause I know deep down that it's
Never gon' ever be us, oh-oh-oh
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's fucking me up
Don't tease me and keep me around like it's easy
When you know deep down that it's
Never gon' ever be us, oh-oh-oh
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's fucking me up
Should run for the hills
Should run for the hills
Should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
Should run for the hills
Should run for the hills
Should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
Should run for
Run for the hills, should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
Should run for
Run for the hills, should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
Huh, huh
The lyrics of "Run For The Hills" by Tate McRae paint a picture of a tumultuous and addictive relationship. The opening lines suggest a lifestyle filled with late nights, intimacy, and chaos. The phrase "missing a moment when you're still there" implies a longing for the connection and excitement that this relationship brings. The singer of the song feels that they have stumbled upon something unique and special, something they can't find anywhere else.
However, despite the excitement, there is an underlying sense of danger and conflict. The lines "kissing, screaming, straight back to war" suggest a cycle of intense emotions and arguments that never seem to truly resolve. The singer realizes that they should be leaving this toxic situation, symbolized by running for the hills, yet they feel drawn back into it time and again.
The chorus of the song explores the conflicting emotions experienced in this relationship. The singer acknowledges that the way they are touched cuts them deep, but they also know deep down that this relationship cannot be more than something that is tearing them apart. They feel trapped, knowing that they shouldn't be fooled by empty promises and should distance themselves from this destructive dynamic.
The second verse continues to delve into the complicated nature of this relationship. The singer knows that eventually, they will come to despise their partner, but they keep returning to their bed, unable to resist their magnetic pull. They become obsessed with their partner, craving attention and breaking their own rules in the process.
The repetition of the "should run for the hills" line in the chorus emphasizes the internal struggle faced by the singer. They are aware of the need to escape this toxic relationship but find themselves unable to resist the allure of their partner's touch. The song ends with a combination of resigned sighs and vocal hums, perhaps showcasing the inescapable grip this relationship has on the singer.
Overall, "Run For The Hills" portrays a relationship that is both exhilarating and destructive. It speaks to the internal conflict experienced when one knows they should let go but can't help but be drawn back into a toxic dynamic. The lyrics capture the emotional rollercoaster and reflect the inner turmoil faced in such a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hotels, late nights, hands through my hair
Staying at hotels, staying up late into the night, running my hands through my hair
Long talks, red eyes, clothes everywhere
Engaging in lengthy conversations, eyes red from crying, clothes scattered all over the place
Missing a moment when you're still there
Longing for a specific moment even when you're physically present
You gotta thing you can't find nowhere
You possess something that cannot be found anywhere else
Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Kissing, screaming, straight back to war
Engaging in passionate kisses and intense arguments, immediately being thrown back into a difficult situation
I'm walking out until I lock the door
Leaving the room only after ensuring the door is securely locked
Maybe the danger's covered by the thrill
The sense of danger is disguised by the excitement
'Cause I know I should be running for the hills
Despite being aware of the need to escape, I find myself unable to do so
The way you touch me
The manner in which you physically interact with me
Straight to the heart, yeah, it cuts me
Directly affecting me emotionally, causing deep pain
'Cause I know deep down that it's
Because I am aware at a profound level that it is
Never gon' ever be us, oh-oh-oh
It will never, under any circumstances, become a shared reality between us
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's fucking me up
It will never evolve beyond being something that deeply hurts and disturbs me
Don't tease me and keep me around like it's easy
Please refrain from toying with me and keeping me in your presence as if it's effortless
When you know deep down that it's
Despite being well aware that it is
Never gon' ever be us, oh-oh-oh
It will never, under any circumstances, become a shared reality between us
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's fucking me up
It will never evolve beyond being something that deeply hurts and disturbs me
I know that when it's all done, I'll hate you bad in the long run
I am aware that once everything is over, I will strongly resent you in the future
But somehow it never ends, my heels on the edge of your bed again, yeah
Yet, it seems to continuously persist, with me finding myself once again at the edge of your bed
I get obsessive with you, all that I want is attention from you
I become fixated on you, yearning for your undivided attention
Break into my life and break all my rules, it's true
You forcefully enter my life and disregard all the boundaries I've set, and it's indeed true
Should run for the hills
I should flee from this situation as quickly as possible
Should run for the hills
I should flee from this situation as quickly as possible
should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
I ought to be escaping from this predicament due to the impact of your touch on me
Should run for the hills
I should flee from this situation as quickly as possible
Should run for the hills
I should flee from this situation as quickly as possible
should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
I ought to be escaping from this predicament due to the impact of your touch on me
Should run for
I should flee from
Run for the hills, should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
Escape from this situation, I should be escaping from this situation because of the way you touch me
Should run for
I should flee from
Run for the hills, should be running for the hills, the way you touch me
Escape from this situation, I should be escaping from this situation because of the way you touch me
Huh, huh
An expression of uncertainty or confusion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amy Rose Allen, Grant Joseph Boutin, Jasper Harris, Ryan Tedder, Tate McRae
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pey08
[Verse 1]
Hotels, late night, hands thru my hair
Long talks, red eyes, clothes everywhere
Missing a moment when youre still there. You got a thing you cant find no where
Kissing, screaming, straight back to war
I'm walking out until I lock the door
Maybe the dangers covered by the thrill, cause i know i should be running for the hills
[Chorus]
The way you touch me.
Straight to the heart yeah it cuts me.
Cause I know deep down that its never gon ever be us. (Uh, uh, uh)
Never gon ever be more than just something thats 'messing' me up. Don't tease me, and keep my around like its easy.
When you know deep down that it's, never gon ever be us. (Uh, uh, uh)
Never gon ever be more than just something that's 'messing' me up
[Verse 2]
I know that when its all done.
I'll hate you bad in the long run, but somehow it never ends my heel's on the edge of your bed again, yeah
I get obsessive with you
All that I want is attention from you
Break into my life and break all my rules, it's true
[Chorus]
The way you touch me
Straight to the heart yeah, it cuts me
'Cause I know deep down that it's
Never gon' ever be us (Uh, uh, uh)
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's 'messing' me up
Don't tease me, and keep me around like it's easy
When you know deep down that it's
Never gon' ever be us (Uh, uh, uh)
Never gon' ever be more than just something that's 'messing' me up
[Outro]
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
(Ooh) Should run, run— (Ah, ah)
Run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
(Should run for the hills)
Should run, run— (Ah, ah)
Run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
Here's the lyrics❤
@rat4yearsagoedited505
[Verse 1]
Hotels, late nights, hands through my hair
Long talks, red eyes, clothes everywhere
Missin' a moment when we're still there
You got a thing you can't find nowhere
(Yeah, yeah)
Kissin', screamin', straight back to war
I'm walkin' out until I lock the door
Maybe the danger's covered by the thrill
'Cause I know I should be runnin' for the hills
Chorus]
The way you touch me
Straight to the heart, yeah, it cuts me
'Cause I know deep down that it's
Never gon' ever bе us, uh, uh, uh
Never gon' evеr be more than just something that's fuckin' me up
Don't tease me (Ah, ah)
And keep me around (Ah, ah) like it's easy (Ah, ah)
When you know deep down that it's (Ah, ah)
Never gon' ever be us (Ah, ah), uh, uh, uh (Ah, ah)
Never gon' ever be more (Ah, ah) than just something that's fuckin' me up (Ah)
[Verse 2]
I know that when it's all done
I'll hate you bad in the long run, but
Somehow, it never ends
My heel's on the edge of your bed again, yeah
I get obsessive with you
All that I want is attention from you
Break into my life and break all my rules, it's true
[Chorus]
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
Straight to the heart (Ah, ah), yeah, it cuts me (Ah, ah)
'Cause I know deep down that it's (Ah, ah)
Never gon' ever be us (Ah, ah), uh, uh, uh (Ah, ah)
Never gon' ever be more (Ah, ah) than just someone that's fuckin' me up (Ah)
Don't tease me (Ah, ah)
And keep me around (Ah, ah) like it's easy (Ah, ah)
When you know deep down that it's (Ah, ah)
Never gon' ever be us (Ah, ah), uh, uh, uh (Ah, ah)
Never gon' ever be more (Ah, ah) than just someone that's fuckin' me up (Ah)
[Outro]
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
(Ooh) Should run for— (Ah, ah)
Run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
(Should we run for the hills?)
Should run for— (Ah, ah)
Run for the hills (Ah, ah)
Should be runnin' for the hills (Ah, ah)
The way you touch me (Ah, ah)
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Hii first <3
Your album is addictive
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i Love This Song 🎶
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