Run Home
The Priestess Lyrics
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And it leaves me in charge
She don't pay what the salary will
And no company car
And it hurts when it pounds along with this heartbeat
Well its taking its toll, but it won't for very long
I'll run home, I'm gone
Back to the factory wheel
Believe me I'm in charge
I fell back on a factory girl
But they take me apart
And it hurts when they pound along with this heartbeat
And if I leave it this way, then it won't be there at all
I'm back to the factory wheel
And it keeps me coming home
It takes me apart
And it hurts when it pounds with this heart, so ill run home, I'm gone
The Priestess's song Run Home explores the idea of being caught up in a corporate world and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics speak of falling for a company girl, someone associated with the business or corporation, but realizing that the relationship is not fulfilling. The singer is left in charge, but there are no real benefits as the company girl does not pay what the salary will and there is no company car. The singer recognizes that being involved with the business world is taking a toll on their well-being, but they will not be in this position for very long.
The phrase "I'll run home, I'm gone" speaks to the desire to leave the corporate world and return to a simpler life. The singer will go back to the factory wheel, where they believe they are in charge, but in reality, they are still being controlled by the system. The factory girl takes them apart, and the pounding of the machinery matches their heartbeat, causing pain. However, the singer believes that if they continue in this way, they will be left with nothing. The only option is to run home and escape the complexities of the corporate world.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell for the company girl
I developed feelings for a woman who works for the same company as me.
And it leaves me in charge
But it puts me in a position of power, where I feel like I am responsible for the consequences of my actions.
She don't pay what the salary will
Although I am attracted to her, I know I cannot rely on her for financial stability.
And no company car
Furthermore, I am not given any additional perks from the company to support my career or personal life.
And it hurts when it pounds along with this heartbeat
Despite my rational thoughts, my emotions are still deeply tied to this situation.
Well its taking its toll, but it won't for very long
I acknowledge that this situation is not sustainable, but I am unsure how to proceed.
I'll run home, I'm gone
Ultimately, I will choose to leave this situation behind and move on with my life.
Back to the factory wheel
I will return to my everyday routine and responsibilities at work.
Believe me I'm in charge
I am confident in my abilities and role at the factory, and I trust that I can handle whatever challenges come my way.
I fell back on a factory girl
I have had to resort to dating a woman from the factory, likely due to the limited options available to me.
But they take me apart
However, these relationships ultimately come with their own set of difficulties and emotional struggles.
And if I leave it this way, then it won't be there at all
If I choose to continue down this path, my emotional well-being and satisfaction with life will suffer.
And it keeps me coming home
Despite its challenges, my job at the factory is a constant in my life and gives me a sense of stability and purpose.
And it hurts when it pounds with this heart, so ill run home, I'm gone
But ultimately, when my emotions become overwhelming, I will choose to leave and find peace elsewhere.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL WATCHORN, MICHAEL DYBALL, MICHAEL HEPPNER, VINCENT NUDO
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1985Gonyes
Priestess is a fantastic band with great songs. My favorites are Blood, Home Run, Talk To Her and Lay Down. The rock is all about, is in the blood. Rock till eternity!
MorginFremun
lol Home Run
Crazyfish66
Just discovered this band. Theyre pretty cool, think ill have to buy an album
Filip Blom
i've got to say it again one of the best bands in a long time. And that comes from someone who usualy listens to swedish deathmetal
Sudsy Sutherland
Wow I noticed your comment is from 13yrs ago bringing us back to 2007 when I was 30yrs old geez time flys! I seen these kats at the London Music Hall with Skeletonwitch & High On Fire which were all equally as great & full of electric power! High On Fire frontman Matt Pike had a bad cold & his voice was really raspy more than usual lol but it didn’t stop him from not wearing a t-shirt lol!! Great Canadian band!! Priestess has been on quite the hiatus which sucks because they are so talented & write killer music!
James Sterling
priestess is an awesome band that should be widely recognized they're music is just that awesome
bostonalext
GH3 got these guys out there. No one had a clue who they were before (at least not the masses). They are an amazing band. One of the best bands I have heard in a long time. Great idea to get on GH3!!! I love these guys. Rock on priestess!!!!!!!!!!
John Zaccaria
that fill at 1:39 is midblowing awsome
traindude666
i love this song great vocals
Nathan M
God Priestess is good. The entire CD is this listenable. None of that "two good songs then 10 of filler" crap. Plus they've got a sort of vintage sound to them which is not terribly common these days.