Run Baby Run
The Sheepdogs Lyrics


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Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Got to know where I'm going to
Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Headed southbound to see you

Pack your bags 'cause you know I'll be there
To take you away
All the way down the coastal highway
I'm making my way
Go spend the night down in old Havana
A new Hemingway
Wake up call is in fifteen, baby
There's no sleep today

Answer all your queens and kings
See the future, all it brings
Hard to make it on your own
But I got to walk alone
Try to keep it locked inside
But I just can't stay on the tide
No one really knows just how to feel

Try to be real
That's the deal
Lay down your gun
You got to run, baby, run
Run, baby, run

Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Headed southbound to see you
Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Got to know where I'm going to

Fell in love with a Belgian lady
It's such a cliche
She makes me feel like I'm getting stronger
Every day
I huddled down and waited till spring
Until I heard the sweet sound of the robins sing
I never knew the way to go
But I got to keep going till I find a home

Answer all your queens and kings
See the future, all it brings
Hard to make it on your own
But I got to walk alone
Try to keep it locked inside
But I just can't stay on the tide
No one really knows just how to feel

Try to be real
That's the deal
Lay down your gun
You got to run, baby, run
Run, baby, run
You got to run, baby, run
Run, baby, run
Run, baby, run, run, run
Run, run, run
Run, run, run





He was born a restless man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Sheepdogs's song Run Baby Run tell the story of a man who is on a journey to find himself and his place in the world. He sings about heading southbound to see his lover, and how he is making his way down the coastal highway to take her away. He wants her to pack her bags because he knows that he will be there to whisk her away on an adventure. They will spend the night in old Havana and wake up early to explore. This man lives life on his own terms and is not afraid to take risks.


The singer references the struggles of trying to make it on your own and not knowing how to feel. He wants to be real and authentic, but it is hard to keep everything locked inside. He encourages his listeners to lay down their guns and run, baby, run. This message is about being brave and not being afraid to pursue your dreams. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase, "run, baby, run" urging the listener to take action and not be afraid.


The lyrics of the song Run Baby Run are an anthem for those who want to break free from the constraints of society and live their life on their own terms. It is a call to action to be brave and follow your dreams, wherever they may lead.


Line by Line Meaning

Doo-doot, doot, doot, doo-doo-ooh doo
Opening instrumental


Got to know where I'm going to
I need to have a direction, a destination in mind


Headed southbound to see you
I'm traveling south towards you


Pack your bags 'cause you know I'll be there
Get ready because I'm coming to take you away


To take you away
To bring you with me


All the way down the coastal highway
I'm taking the scenic route along the coast


I'm making my way
I'm moving forward


Go spend the night down in old Havana
Let's stay in Havana for the night


A new Hemingway
We can experience a new adventure, like Hemingway did


Wake up call is in fifteen, baby
We have to be up in fifteen minutes


There's no sleep today
We won't be able to rest or sleep today


Answer all your queens and kings
Deal with all the problems and responsibilities in your life


See the future, all it brings
Look forward and try to anticipate what's ahead


Hard to make it on your own
It's difficult to be self-sufficient and independent


But I got to walk alone
I have to be able to exist independently


Try to keep it locked inside
Try to hide your emotions


But I just can't stay on the tide
But I can't keep holding them in


No one really knows just how to feel
It's hard to understand what you're feeling


Try to be real
Try to be honest with yourself and others


That's the deal
That's what it takes


Lay down your gun
Put away your defenses


You got to run, baby, run
You have to escape or move on


Fell in love with a Belgian lady
I fell in love with a woman from Belgium


It's such a cliche
It's a common or overused theme


She makes me feel like I'm getting stronger
She's a positive influence in my life


Every day
Constantly


I huddled down and waited till spring
I waited patiently for the right time


Until I heard the sweet sound of the robins sing
Until I saw signs that it was time to move forward


I never knew the way to go
I was lost and unsure of what direction to take


But I got to keep going till I find a home
I have to keep moving forward until I find a place where I belong


You got to run, baby, run
You have to keep moving forward to find your place in the world


Run, baby, run
Keep going no matter what


Run, baby, run
Move forward with determination


You got to run, baby, run
Don't give up, keep moving forward


Run, baby, run
Don't stop until you find what you're looking for


Run, baby, run, run, run
Keep pushing forward with all your strength


Run, run, run
Keep moving!




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ewan Currie

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