Formed in 1991 by working class music manager Jimmy Rabitte, The Commitments performes a unique blend of soul music, described by trumpeter Joey "The Lips" Fagan as "Dublin soul." Featuring Deco Cuffe on lead vocals, Imelda Quirke, Natalie Murphy and Bernie McGloughlin as female backing vocalists, Outspan Foster on lead guitar, Dean Fay on bass, Steven Clifford on keys, Derek Scully and Joey "The Lips" Fagan on trumpet and Billy Mooney on drums, The Commitments were successful in local venues in North Dublin. During the final months of their original run, Mooney left the band and was replaced by former security guard Micko Wallace. The group disbanded in late 1991 after a hectic club show – at which the band were to be joined by Wilson Pickett – and due to internal affairs, just minutes before the band were offered a record deal.
In 2010, the band reformed and are set to perform a number of dates.
The movie was also the breakthrough for singer Andrew Strong.
Nowhere To Run
The Commitments Lyrics
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Got nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide
It's not love I'm runnin' from, just a heartbreak I know will come
'Cause I know you're no good for me but you've become a part of me
Everywhere I go, your face I see
Every step I take, you take with me, yeah, yeah
Got nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide from you, baby
I know you're no good for me
Free of you I'll never be, no, no
Each night as I sleep, into my heart you creep
I wake up feeling sorry I met you, hoping soon that I'll forget you
When I look in the mirror to comb my hair
I see your face, just a smile in there, yeah, yeah
Nowhere to run to baby, nowhere to hide
Got nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide
I know you're no good for me
But you've become a part of me, yeah yeah
How can I find a lover that shouldn't be
And it's so deep, so deep, deep inside of me
My love reaches so high, I can't get over it
It's so wide, I can't get around it no
Nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide from you baby
I just can't get away from you, baby, no matter how I try
I know you're no good for me
But free from you I'll never be, no, no
Nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide
Got nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide
Got, got, got, nowhere to run
Got nowhere to run to, baby and nowhere to hide
Got, got, got nowhere to run
No, no, no, no, nowhere to run, baby
Got, got, got, got, got nowhere to run
Nowhere to run to, baby
The Commitments' song "Nowhere to Run" portrays a person who is trying to escape from heartbreak caused by a lover. The lyrics suggest that the singer knows the relationship is doomed, but cannot help being attached to their lover. The lyrics "It's not love I'm runnin' from, just a heartbreak I know will come" indicate that the individual is not afraid of love but the fear of being hurt by the person they love.
The line "Everywhere I go, your face I see, every step I take, you take with me" illustrates how the singer cannot get rid of their lover's memory, even if they try to forget them. The feeling of being trapped is emphasized in the repeated phrase "nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide from you, baby." The singer reflects on waking up each morning regretting meeting their lover and hoping to forget them someday. However, they realize that their lover has become a part of them, making it challenging to move on.
In conclusion, the song expresses the feeling of being trapped in an unhealthy relationship, where the fear of heartbreak and the longing for love coexist. The intricate web of emotions reflects that sometimes we might know what is best for us, but we cannot seem to shake our feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide
The singer feels trapped and unable to escape from the one who has become a part of them.
Got nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide
The singer reiterates their feeling of being trapped without any means of escape.
It's not love I'm runnin' from, just a heartbreak I know will come
The singer clarifies that they are not running away from love but the pain they know will follow.
'Cause I know you're no good for me but you've become a part of me
The singer acknowledges that they're aware their lover is bad for them but they can't help feeling attached to them.
Everywhere I go, your face I see
The singer is haunted by their lover's presence even though they're physically not there.
Every step I take, you take with me, yeah, yeah
The singer feels like their lover is still with them, journeying alongside them wherever they go.
Nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide from you, baby
No matter what the singer does, they feel like they can't hide from their lover and the feelings they have for them.
I know you're no good for me
The singer acknowledges that their lover is not good for them.
Free of you I'll never be, no, no
The singer has resigned themselves to the fact that they will never be free of their lover and the hold they have over them.
Each night as I sleep, into my heart you creep
The singer can't stop their lover from entering their thoughts and dreams, even when they are trying to sleep.
I wake up feeling sorry I met you, hoping soon that I'll forget you
The singer is filled with regret for meeting their lover and wishes that they forget them soon.
When I look in the mirror to comb my hair
The singer sees their lover's face in the reflection as they groom themselves.
I see your face, just a smile in there, yeah, yeah
The singer's lover is still with them, even though they have left.
How can I find a lover that shouldn't be
The singer is questioning how they got themselves into this situation with a lover they know they shouldn't have.
And it's so deep, so deep, deep inside of me
The feelings the singer has for their lover are so ingrained in them that they're unable to break away.
My love reaches so high, I can't get over it
The singer's love for their lover is so intense that it feels like they can't move past it.
It's so wide, I can't get around it no
The singer's love for their lover has created an obstacle that they feel unable to navigate.
I just can't get away from you, baby, no matter how I try
The singer feels like they're unable to escape from their lover, regardless of how hard they try.
Got, got, got, nowhere to run
The singer emphasizes that they have no means of escape from their situation.
No, no, no, no, nowhere to run, baby
The singer reiterates their state of feeling trapped and without any hope of escape.
Got, got, got, got, got nowhere to run
The singer's state of being trapped and without any escape is emphasized once again.
Nowhere to run to, baby
The singer is left with no hope of escape from their current emotional state and the hold their lover has over them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tom Cooley
Great movie,great music,great players !
ThedaBaratheon
I love this montage scene in the movie with Deco screaming the song on the bus, just brilliant! Fantastic voice!
Sebastian Rodriguez
singing to the little girlsss on firee!! IN-DEED!!
Romilla Mukherjee
RIP, Alan Parker. You brought us untold joy with this film. Awe and respect.
bxbornbrucefan
Indeed...with ALL his films❤️
pawelrok
I love this music ,absolutely great film,voice Andrew Stronh...ahhh,true,living music
Stevie Atkinson
What..... another one gone... wtf r.i.p mr parker ✌🏻
Breeze Band Erie,PA Tomo
Classic! Sounds great!
Joe Stolzenberger
i LOVE THIS MOVIE AND THE MUSIC AND THE PEOPLE IN IT.
Efrain Torres
Yes