Run Me Down
The Black Keys Lyrics
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But after a while, you ain't gonna run me down anymore
Run me down in the city, run me down on the farm, run me with your eyes and your heady charm???
But after a while, you ain't gonna run me down anymore
I do for you, lord do for me, you run me down, where you want me to be
But after a while, you ain't gonna run me down anymore
The lyrics to "Run Me Down" by The Black Keys depict the frustration of being constantly pursued or hunted down by someone, whether it be in the winter, spring, in the city or on the farm. The singer feels stuck in a place where they can't do anything, and the other person seems to have all the power. However, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope - that eventually, this person won't be able to "run me down anymore."
There's a sense of resentment and dissatisfaction here, as the singer seems to feel like they're constantly doing things for the other person without getting anything in return. "I do for you, lord do for me," they sing, implying that they feel owed something. It's unclear who this other person is - a lover, a friend, an authority figure, or just someone with a lot of influence - but the feelings of being trapped and at their mercy are palpable.
Overall, the song seems to be about asserting one's own power and strength in the face of someone who has been dominating them. Despite feeling trapped and powerless, the singer believes that eventually they'll be able to shake off this pursuit and stand strong on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
Run me down in the winter, run me down spring, got to the place - can't do a goddamn thing
No matter what season it is, you come after me relentlessly and force me to a point where I feel helpless and powerless.
But after a while, you ain't gonna run me down anymore
Eventually, I’ll tire of being pursued and controlled by you, and I’ll break free from your grasp.
Run me down in the city, run me down on the farm, run me with your eyes and your heady charm???
You chase me everywhere I go, whether it's the city or the countryside, using your alluring charm to manipulate me.
But after a while, you ain't gonna run me down anymore
Despite my vulnerability to your seduction, I will eventually overcome it and no longer be subdued by your advances.
I do for you, lord do for me, you run me down, where you want me to be
I’ve done everything you wanted and fulfilled your every desire, but you still hunt me down and make me do your bidding.
But after a while, you ain't gonna run me down anymore
Despite my past compliance with your demands, I’ll eventually stop giving in and you won’t be able to control me any longer.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL QUINE AUERBACH, PATRICK JAMES CARNEY
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