The Indien is a band from the Hague, The Netherlands. The band is consistin… Read Full Bio ↴The Indien is a band from the Hague, The Netherlands. The band is consisting of Rianne Walther, Janneke Nijhuis, Casper Talsma and Maarten Hemmen. Their first EP, "Cologne",- recorded in the German city with the same name - was released in January, 2015. Their influences are, amongst others, Fleetwood Mac and Tame Impala.

Running
The Indien Lyrics

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Listen baby
I wanna love you like nobody ever love you and make you feel inside
When the streets awakening and you fall sleep
Oh baby you should take me
Uh, uuuh,
I been running, i been hiding
Uuuuuu
I been seen, i been mising you

Oh, i just wanna go home dont you keep me in the dark for to long meet to find the light when you can give me save ... in your own

Can may you say take my head and
Then you never ever never be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Indien's song "Running" show the singer's desire to love someone in a way that they have never been loved before. They want to make this person feel alive, even when they are falling asleep as the streets awaken. The singer expresses how they have been running and hiding, and have been seen but also missing this person. The singer just wants to go home and not be kept in the dark any longer. They want to find the light and feel safe in this person's embrace. The line "Can may you say take my head and, then you never ever never be" could mean that the singer wants this person to take control or lead the way, saying that they will never be lost or alone again.

Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of an eager and passionate desire for love and a safe haven to call home. The use of repetition in the chorus ("I been running, I been hiding, I been seen, I been missing you") adds to the emotional intensity of the song and conveys the singer's persistent longing for this person.

Line by Line Meaning

Listen baby
I'm addressing you with affection

I wanna love you like nobody ever love you and make you feel inside
I have strong feelings for you and want to emotionally connect with you like no one else has

When the streets awakening and you fall sleep
I'll be there for you during the early morning hustle when you're trying to rest

Oh baby you should take me
You should let me be there for you and let me into your life

Uh, uuuh,
Sound effect to convey emotion

I been running, i been hiding
I've been evading my emotions and avoiding facing them

Uuuuuu
Sound effect to convey emotion

I been seen, i been mising you
Even though I've been active and people have seen me, I still miss you

Oh, i just wanna go home dont you keep me in the dark for to long meet to find the light when you can give me save ... in your own
I want to be with you and not be left in the dark for too long. We can be each other's source of comfort and light

Can may you say take my head and
Can you understand my perspective and lend me your support?

Then you never ever never be
If you help me, I'll never forget it

Writer(s): maarten hemmen

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