Kingdom Come
TheCivilWars Lyrics
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Buy yourself another day
A cold wind's whispering secrets in your ear
So low only you can hear
Run, run, run and hide
Somewhere no one else can find
Tall trees bend and lean pointing where to go
Where you will still be all alone
It'll all be over soon
I'll be waiting here for you
Run fast as you can
No one has to understand
Fly high across the sky from here to kingdom come
Fall back down to where you're from
Don't you fret, my dear
It'll all be over soon
I'll be waiting here for you
For you, for you
Don't you fret, my dear (don't you fret, my dear)
It'll all be over soon (it'll all be over soon)
I'll be waiting here
Don't you fret, my dear
Oh, it'll be over soon
I'll be waiting here for you
For you, for you (run, run, run away)
(Run, run, run away)
The Civil Wars’s song “Kingdom Come” presents a theme of escape and running away from something, perhaps a difficult situation or relationship. The lyrics start with an urgent call to run and buy oneself another day. The singer warns of a cold wind whispering secrets that only the runner can hear, which may mean the runner is the only one who knows what they are running from. The chorus then comes in with a message of hope, telling the runner not to fret because it will all be over soon and the singer will be waiting for them. The runner is urged to keep running as fast as they can and to fly high in the sky to kingdom come.
The second verse amplifies the urgent feeling of the song. The runner is instructed to hide and go somewhere no one else can find them. The tall trees they pass by seem to be pointing them where to go, but to a destination where they will still be all alone. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, with the singer repeating the comforting promise that they will be waiting for the runner when it is all over.
Overall, the song expresses a sense of desperation mixed with hope. The runner is urged to run away and seek escape but is also promised that someone is waiting for them when they arrive. The imagery of the whispering wind, tall trees, and flight to kingdom come adds to the dreamlike and almost mystical tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Run, run, run away
You are urged to leave quickly.
Buy yourself another day
Spend some time apart from the problems you are facing.
A cold wind's whispering secrets in your ear
You are being warned of things unsaid and unseen.
So low only you can hear
The warning is only for you, and you must heed it alone.
Run, run, run and hide
Find a place of refuge, away from anyone who might harm you.
Somewhere no one else can find
Get to a safe and hidden place where you are secure and isolated.
Tall trees bend and lean pointing where to go
Nature shows you the way to find a safe path to follow.
Where you will still be all alone
Despite the path nature guides you to, you still need to face your problems alone.
Don't you fret, my dear
Do not worry about your situation, as everything will be alright.
It'll all be over soon
Your struggles and hardships will soon come to an end.
I'll be waiting here for you
Someone close to you will be there to support you and help you after your ordeal.
Run fast as you can
Move quickly and decisively to get away from your troubles.
No one has to understand
You don't need to explain yourself or justify your actions to anyone.
Fly high across the sky from here to kingdom come
Escaping to a better place or a heavenly realm is a possible solution to your problems.
Fall back down to where you're from
Eventually, you'll need to come back to reality and face your issues.
For you, for you
The message is meant specifically for you and your situation.
Run, run, run away
You are once again reminded to leave quickly and protect yourself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOY WILLIAMS, JOHN WHITE
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Agnese
Run, run, run away
Buy yourself another day
A cold wind's whispering secrets in your ear
So low only you can hear
Run, run, run and hide
Somewhere no one else can find
Tall trees bend and lean pointing where to go
Where you will still be all alone
Don't you fret, my dear
It'll all be over soon
I'll be waiting here for you
Run fast as you can
No one has to understand
Fly high across the sky from here to kingdom come
Fall back down to where you're from
Don't you fret, my dear
It'll all be over soon
I'll be waiting here for you
For you, for you
Don't you fret, my dear
(Don't you fret, my dear)
It'll all be over soon
(It'll all be over soon)
I'll be waiting here
Don't you fret, my dear
It'll be over soon
I'll be waiting here for you
For you, For you
Run, Run, Run Away
Run, Run, Run Away
Lily Ann Queriones
Me in 2020 Still listening to this great amazing nice song
Jaime Lannister
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Tammy Ward
@Becca April 10th, 2022 still in love with their Hauntingly beautiful voices!! 😍 💜🎶💯
Becca
@Lily Ann Queriones 2022 :D
Lily Ann Queriones
back in 2021 ;)
Alyssa M.
I don't know if it's just me or not but, there is something kind of hauntingly beautiful about this song and I absolutely love it <3
Alicia Monroe
also, love this song.
°BiBi the Demon°
Same
Emily Ward
Alyssa M. I agree
Cleveland A White
You're right- hauntingly, if maybe you think being chased by a powerful "witch" coven is haunting but beautiful, maybe because the song is about an event that served a purpose. Atlantis(water) & Lemuria(seed)!