The song hit the Billboard's top 50.
Run Run Run
The Gestures Lyrics
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Run run run to set you free
Run run run run baby
Run run run run baby run
I'll just set you free
Now did you know
That I didn't love you
I'd make a fool of you
Run run run run baby
Run run run run baby run
There I was all alone
Waiting for you to phone
But you were out with another guy
Why oh why oh why
Run run baby
Run run run to set you free
Run run run run baby
Run run run run baby run
I'll just set you free
There I was all alone
Waiting for you to phone
But you were out with another guy
Why oh why oh why
Come on and run run baby
Run run run to set you free
Run run run run baby
Run run run run baby
Run run run run baby run
The Gestures's song "Run Run Run" appears to be about a failed relationship. The lyrics encourage a woman to run away from a man who has hurt her, as he did not love her and made a fool out of her. The repeated phrase "run run run" suggests urgency, possibly to escape any further emotional pain. The singer acknowledges that he cannot be the one to set her free, but encourages her to leave so that she can find her own freedom.
The song's repetitive lyrics and simple instrumentation suggest a sense of urgency and desperation. The upbeat melody and rhythm of the song contrast with its somber lyrics, creating a bittersweet tone. The repeated phrases "run run run" and "why oh why" convey a sense of frustration and confusion about the failed relationship.
Overall, "Run Run Run" is a poignant, yet catchy reminder of the complexities of relationships and the importance of self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Now run run baby
I am urging you to run away
Run run run to set you free
Running away is the only way to escape
Run run run run baby
I am emphasizing the urgency of running away
I'll just set you free
I am offering freedom by allowing you to leave
Now did you know
I am highlighting a fact you may not have known
That I didn't love you
My feelings towards you were not genuine
And did you know
I am highlighting another fact you may not have known
I'd make a fool of you
I have intentionally deceived and betrayed you
There I was all alone
I am describing my emotional state
Waiting for you to phone
I was hoping for communication from you
But you were out with another guy
I am describing your unfaithfulness
Why oh why oh why
I am expressing my confusion and sadness
Come on and run run baby
I am urging you once again to run away
Run run run run baby
I am emphasizing the urgency of running away
Run run run run baby run
I am urging you to take action and run away quickly
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulbednarek4720
Still slip this into my current playlists. Way ahead of its time and still sounds relevant today,
as where Beatles tunes from the era are great, but seem to be dated, Hard to believe this sound came from from Mankato, MN in 1964. I would have guessed another universe.
Absolute perfection......
@2009framat
This sounds very dated unlike the classic Beatles tunes. Very average and very far from "perfection". Run of the mill beat music made in USA and never ever way ahead of its time. Only for fans.
@sulmen2001
So proud of what you Mankato guys did.
@mtntime1
You've gotta love it. Surf music that has nothing to do with surfing. It's a "feeling". And they captured that
feeling better than anybody, in my book. I hear this, and it's 1964 again, I'm in a GTO with the top down. Ahhhhh...
@concatinate
The record that out-Beatled the Beatles (and created a fascinating synthesis of surf-rock/beat music/hard pop, into the bargain).
@shako4907
Sounds like the Knickerbockers don't it
@markw9285
Also 'Beat Generation'.
@maxromero2903
Love this song when it came out. I was in the 8th grade. Always reminds me of my friends twin sister.
@mtntime1
I love this music! But what do you call it? Garage rock? Surf-ey rock? The forerunner of what would later be called punk?
Yeah, all those things. I'd just call it awesome. I've got to hear it again.
@tapochau
60s garage