Fox on the run
The Sweet Lyrics

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I don't wanna know your name
'Cause you don't look the same
The way you did before
Okay, you think you got a pretty face
But the rest of you is out of place
You looked alright before

Fox on the run

You scream and everybody comes a running
Take a run and hide yourself away
Foxy on the run
F-foxy
Fox on the run
And hide away

You, you talk about just every band
But the names you drop are second hand (second hand)
I've heard it all before
I don't wanna know your name
'Cause you don't look the same
The way you did before

Fox on the run
You scream and everybody comes a running
Take a run and hide yourself away
Foxy on the run
F-foxy
Fox on the run
And hide away

F-foxy
Fox on the run
You scream and everybody comes a running
Take a run and hide yourself away
Foxy is on the run
F-foxy
Fox on the run
And hide away
(Fox on the run)
(Fox on the run)

(Fox on the run)
(Fox on the run)

Overall Meaning

The Sweet's hit song "Fox On the Run" is a commentary on the fickleness of the music industry and its fans. The singer describes encountering an individual who has changed drastically since the last time they met, and is now trying to impress with their knowledge of bands and music. However, the singer sees through the facade and remarks that the person doesn't look the same as they did before. The chorus, "Fox on the run, you scream and everybody comes a running" refers to the fickle nature of fans. People may claim to love a band or artist one day, only to abandon them for the next big thing. The singer advises the person to take a run and hide away, perhaps as a warning that if they don't change their ways, they will suffer a similar fate.

The use of the word "fox" is interesting as it could be interpreted as both a charming and cunning animal, suggesting that the person in question is trying to manipulate their way to success. The repetition of the line "F-foxy" could also highlight this dual nature of the person. Despite the negative tone of the lyrics, the song is incredibly upbeat and energetic, with a catchy melody and guitar riffs that have made it a classic rock staple. "Fox On the Run" is a reminder that the music industry is a fickle beast, but also a celebration of the power and energy of rock and roll.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna know your name
The singer has no interest in knowing the name of the person they are addressing

'Cause you don't look the same
Due to some change in appearance, the person being addressed is unidentifiable to the singer

The way you did before
The person being addressed looked different in the past compared to now

Okay, you think you got a pretty face
The person being addressed believes they have an attractive face

But the rest of you is out of place
Despite having a pretty face, the person being addressed has other features that do not match or look awkward

You looked alright before
The person being addressed used to look okay in the past

Fox on the run
The phrase 'fox on the run' may refer to someone who is running away, either physically or metaphorically

You scream and everybody comes a running
This line suggests that the person being addressed causes a commotion or draws attention whenever they are in trouble

Take a run and hide yourself away
The artist advises the person being addressed to escape or withdraw from the situation

Foxy on the run
Repeating the words 'foxy on the run' could mean that they are running quickly or that they are agile and smart

F-foxy
By repeating the word 'foxy' and adding the letter F, it could be that the singer is emphasizing the agility of the person being addressed

And hide away
The artist reiterates the advice to hide away and avoid further trouble

You, you talk about just every band
The person being addressed keeps talking about different bands

But the names you drop are second hand (second hand)
Despite talking about many bands, the person being addressed only knows about them through other people or hearsay

I've heard it all before
The singer is not interested in hearing more discussion about bands from the person being addressed

(Fox on the run)
Repeating the phrase 'fox on the run' again

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN FRANCIS CONNOLLY, STEPHEN NORMAN PRIEST, MICHAEL THOMAS TUCKER, ANDREW SCOTT

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