The band evolved into a nine-piece ensemble with a light-hearted and humorous performing style.
The name "Temperance Seven" is a subtle play on words: the number seven being "one under the eight". That there were nine members or "one over the eight" implied intemperance.
They have links to Monty Python and the Rolling Stones.
Official site: http://www.thetemperanceseven.co.uk/.
Runnin
The Temperance Seven Lyrics
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And I'm all by myself
I guess she thinks now that she's gone
I'll lay right on the shelf
I'm gonna show her she's all wrong
No lonesome stuff for mine
I won't sit home, all alone
She'll soon find that I'm
Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
When I first met that gal of mine
It seemed just like a dream
But when she tho't she had me right
She started actin' mean
Like mary led her little lamb
She led me all the time
Until the worm had to turn
That's the reason I'm
Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
No gal will ever make a fool of me
No gal! I mean just what I say
I ain't the simpleton I used to be
Wonder how I got that way
Once I was full of sentiment, it's true
But now I got a cruel heart
With all that other foolishness I'm through
Gonna play the Villain part
Runnin' wild, lost control
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
Feelin' gay, reckless too
Care free mind all the time, never blue
Always goin' don't know where
Always showin', I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
The Temperance Seven's song "Runnin' Wild" is a tale of a man who, after having a fight with his girlfriend, decides to take back control of his life and show her that he won't be sitting at home pining for her. Instead, he's going to live life to the fullest and not let anyone hold him back. He's going to be "runnin' wild".
The lyrics describe the man's newfound freedom and carefree attitude. He's "feelin' gay, reckless too" and has a "carefree mind all the time, never blue". He's not going to be tied down by anyone, and he's "always goin' don't know where". He's not interested in love anymore, since it's "not worth while". He's going to be "runnin' wild" on his own.
The song speaks to the idea of freedom and living life to the fullest, even if that means being alone. It encourages listeners to not let anyone hold them back from pursuing their dreams and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
My gal and I, we had a fight
I had an argument with my girlfriend
And I'm all by myself
I am now alone
I guess she thinks now that she's gone
My girlfriend believes that I will become useless without her
I'll lay right on the shelf
She thinks I'll just sit around and do nothing
I'm gonna show her she's all wrong
I will prove to her that I am capable of living without her
No lonesome stuff for mine
I will not be lonely
I won't sit home, all alone
I won't just stay at home feeling sorry for myself
She'll soon find that I'm
She will see that I am
Runnin' wild, lost control
I am acting recklessly and without restraint
Runnin' wild, mighty bold
I am fearless and daring
Feelin' gay, reckless too
I am happy and carefree, but also acting recklessly
Care free mind all the time, never blue
I am carefree and never sad
Always goin' don't know where
I am always on the move, but with no destination in mind
Always showin', I don't care
I always act as if I don't care
Don't love nobody, it's not worth while
I am not interested in having a romantic relationship because it's not worth the hassle
All alone, runnin' wild. Runnin' wild
I am doing all of this alone, without anyone else's help or company
When I first met that gal of mine
Back when I met my girlfriend for the first time
It seemed just like a dream
It felt perfect and almost unreal
But when she tho't she had me right
Once my girlfriend thought she had complete control over me
She started actin' mean
She began behaving cruelly towards me
Like mary led her little lamb
Like she was leading me around by the nose
She led me all the time
She was always in charge of our relationship
Until the worm had to turn
Until I finally stood up for myself
That's the reason I'm
That's why I am
No gal will ever make a fool of me
I will never let another woman take advantage of me
No gal! I mean just what I say
Seriously, I'm not gonna let any woman take advantage of me
I ain't the simpleton I used to be
I am no longer ignorant and easily fooled
Wonder how I got that way
I'm not sure what made me change, but I'm glad I did
Once I was full of sentiment, it's true
I used to be very romantic and sentimental, that's a fact
But now I got a cruel heart
But now I have become more heartless and unforgiving
With all that other foolishness I'm through
I'm done with all of that other sentimental nonsense
Gonna play the Villain part
I'm going to be the bad guy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR GIBBS, ARTHUR HARRINGTON GIBBS, JOSEPH GREY, JOSEPH W GREY, LEO WOOD
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