So You Run
Taylor Lyrics


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You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy

Hey boy here’s our story
You have to learn about you and me
You’ve been busy out there
But you’re never right here
I just wonder where I stand
I see what you’re going through
Let me know if we’re one or two
Can’t you see in my eyes
I’m dying inside
I’m longing for your touch to free me up

So you, you’ve been on my mind
So you, keep me up all night
But you, you’re never around
And I feel like I’m falling down
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy

So you, you’re always on my mind
But you, you’re never by my side
You don’t send me a text
No missed calls, so what’s next
I’m so through with all this stress
Oh baby I’m so confused
You and your lame excuse
Oh but I must confess
We’re a beautiful mess
So open up before I’m through with you

So you, you’ve been on my mind
So you, keep me up all night
But you, you’re never around
And I feel like I’m falling down
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy

Time will find its way (time will find its way)
Gotta keep it together (keep it together)
Make up your mind (mind)
So don’t leave me behind (behind)
You know this is real
Why you scared, what you need is right here

So you, you’ve been on my mind
So you, keep me up all night
But you, you’re never around
And I feel like I’m falling down
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy
You’re never ever around boy

So You
So You
So You
So You
So You




So You
So You

Overall Meaning

Taylor's song "So You Run" is about the frustration of being in a relationship with someone who is never present. The song begins with the repetition of the line "You're never ever around boy," emphasizing the singer's feelings of abandonment and loneliness. The lyrics then delve into the singer's feelings of confusion and uncertainty about the state of their relationship. The repeated refrain of "So you, you've been on my mind, so you, keep me up all night" highlights the singer's obsession with the absent partner, while also expressing the pain caused by their absence.


The verse "I’m longing for your touch to free me up" reveals the singer's desire for physical connection with the partner. The bridge "Time will find its way...Make up your mind, so don’t leave me behind" urges the partner to make a decision about the relationship, while the final repetition of "So You" implies that the singer is resigned to the fact that the partner will likely continue to be absent.


Overall, "So You Run" is a poignant and relatable depiction of the complexities of romantic relationships, especially those characterized by distance and emotional unavailability.


Line by Line Meaning

You’re never ever around boy
I feel like you're always absent and you never prioritize being with me.


Hey boy here’s our story
Let's discuss how we fit into each other's lives.


You’ve been busy out there
I understand that you have responsibilities and other things going on in your life.


But you’re never right here
But I still feel like you're not present in our relationship.


I just wonder where I stand
I'm unsure of what exactly you want from me and where we stand in our relationship.


I see what you’re going through
I can tell that you're dealing with your own issues and problems.


Let me know if we’re one or two
Please clarify if we're in this relationship as a true couple or just casually involved.


Can’t you see in my eyes
I hope you can see how much I care about you and how much I want us to work out.


I’m dying inside
You not being around is hurting me emotionally and mentally.


I’m longing for your touch to free me up
I'm missing the physical and emotional connection that we have when we're together.


So you, you’ve been on my mind
You're always on my thoughts and I can't stop thinking about you.


So you, keep me up all night
You keep me from sleeping because I can't stop thinking about you.


But you, you’re never around
But you're always absent and never around when I need you.


And I feel like I’m falling down
Your absence is causing my mental and emotional state to deteriorate.


You don’t send me a text
You don't even take the time to simply text me or call me.


No missed calls, so what’s next
You aren't reaching out to me in any way, so what am I supposed to do next?


I’m so through with all this stress
I'm tired of feeling stressed and anxious about our relationship.


Oh baby I’m so confused
I'm feeling unsure and uncertain about our relationship and where we stand.


You and your lame excuse
Your excuses for not being present in our relationship are unconvincing and not good enough.


Oh but I must confess
But I must admit and be honest about how I feel.


We’re a beautiful mess
Our relationship is chaotic and complicated, but there's something beautiful about it as well.


So open up before I’m through with you
Please be more honest and communicative with me before I decide to end things between us.


Time will find its way (time will find its way)
Things will eventually work themselves out with the passing of time.


Gotta keep it together (keep it together)
We need to hold ourselves together and maintain our relationship despite the obstacles.


Make up your mind (mind)
You need to make a decision about our relationship and what you want from it.


So don’t leave me behind (behind)
Please don't leave me out of the decision-making process about our relationship.


You know this is real
We both know that our relationship is real and meaningful.


Why you scared, what you need is right here
Don't be afraid of committing to this relationship because everything you need is right here with me.


So you
You.




Lyrics © NJ Taylor
Written by: Adien Lewis, NJ Taylor

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ariadnenetzel2981

When listening to this song it reminded me of "Photograph" in many aspects.
Photograph sounds a lot like two people saying their goodbyes because one of them's leaving, while in Run, it sounds like these two same people have found each other some time later, but are doomed to part once again, but their real wish is to stay together, so the whole song is about them daydreaming about running away together if they could.

Some interesting parallels are the following:

"Oh, you can fit me inside the necklace you got when you were sixteen" // "There's a chain 'round your throat, piece of paper where I wrote '
I'll wait for you'" (also 'wait for me to come home' fits here with the 'I'll wait for you').

"So you can keep me inside the pocket of your ripped jeans" // "And the note from the locket, you keep it in your pocket
since I gave it to you"

I don't know if that makes sense to anyone else, but I think it's a beautiful theory and I wanted to share it to see If anybody else feels the same way about these two songs!



All comments from YouTube:

@andante4904

Ed harmonizes really well with anyone but there’s just something different when he do it with Taylor. Their voices fit so well together. It’s amazing

@russelcastro3811

I swear they're amazing together. I hope they'd create more collaborations in the future.

@qiqisongs

They didnt harmonize well 10 years ago . Now they do. It takes experimentation and experience.

@wernercedillo8797

Similar face shapes with similar morphology harmonize very well and blend :) My old HS teacher taught us that and we had guy-girl twins who sang

@Simelation

They both sound amazing!

@chrissywilbrink7780

I SOOOO AGREE HEAVEN

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@dhenielsammariveles8201

Imagine this song being locked on the vault for like 9 years... But now she released this innocent song. Luv u both Taylor and Ed

@markjosephnasayao4209

2013 - Everything has Changed
2018 - End Game
2021 - Run
2022 - The Joker and the Queen

@isolemnlyswearthatimuptono5016

I can't believe everything has changed was so long ago!

@bubblestarvlogs

I love Ed & Taylor collabs!!!!

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