It Runs Through Me
Tom Misch Lyrics

One, two, three, four
The song begins with a simple counting of the rhythm.

I love the way it flows
The singer has a deep admiration for the way the music moves and changes.

I love the way it grows
The singer appreciates the organic and evolving nature of the music.

There's something in this sound that takes me far
The singer feels that the music has a transcendental quality that takes them on a journey.

It's like a special song
The singer feels that the music has a unique and special quality to it.

Can move my mood along
The music has the ability to change the singer's emotional state and uplift them.

But I cannot say you'll hear through my guitar
The singer acknowledges that the music they create may not resonate with everyone and that some people may not appreciate it as much.

She told me add a bass line
The singer received advice from someone to add a bass line to the music.

And everything will be alright
The person who gave the advice believes that adding a bass line to the music will improve it significantly.

She told me that the groove is mine
The advice the singer received also emphasized that the overall groove or feel of the music is their own and they should take control of it.

It will take us through the night
The singer trusts that the music will carry them through any difficulty, just like a good guide or friend.

And where I'll go
The singer is uncertain about where the music will take them.

Can't explain I'll never know
Despite the unpredictability of where the music will lead them, the singer is content with letting it happen naturally and not analyzing it too much.

But it's beautiful
The singer is able to appreciate and find beauty in the uncertainty of the music and where it will take them.

You can't take this away from me
The singer feels very protective of the music and the way they create it, as it is a part of them that nobody can control.

Oh the way I hit the melody
The singer is proud of the way they create and hit the melody in the music, it is a signature sound that they are known for.

The waves bring clarity
The music brings a sense of clarity and focus to the singer, allowing them to feel and think more deeply about themselves and their surroundings.

Running through me
The music feels like it is flowing through the singer's veins, having a profound physical effect on them.

I love the way it sings
The singer is enamored with the way the music vocalizes and expresses itself.

All the joy that it brings
The music has the ability to bring immense pleasure and happiness to the singer and those around them.

Remember skating down the road towards the park?
The singer reflects on a past memory that involved music and the outdoors.

I can never say no
No matter what, the singer can never turn down the opportunity to create and listen to music.

You with that summer glow
The memory involves someone else who had a youthful and warm energy about them.

The music gives me sun when winter starts
The music has the ability to brighten up even the darkest and coldest of times, much like the sun does in winter.

Hey! You can't take this away from me
The singer reiterates their possessiveness and protectiveness over the music they create.

Yo, I wear notes like coats
The singer uses an extended metaphor of wearing music notes like clothing, as if they are always surrounding and enveloping them.

Blues like doos, war for the rhythm, soul that glues
The singer uses various poetic phrases to describe the blues and the rhythm of the music as something that connects and binds people together.

That bounce to my bones, that jazz in my spine
The music has a visceral effect on the singer, with different elements of the music resonating in different parts of their body.

The hop is my home, rap is my grind
The singer feels most comfortable and at home with music that has a hip hop or rap influence.

I'm grindin' on the back side of life, we dance
The music is what keeps the singer motivated and grinding through difficult times in their life, and dancing is a metaphor for moving forward.

She threw me a chance, my hands in my pants
The singer received an opportunity to make music and was so excited they couldn't help but fidget.

Actually, my pockets holdin' me tight, whispering a dream I could hold in the night
The singer feels comforted and secure knowing that they have the means to create music and that they can use it to realize their dreams and aspirations.

(Look tight) a rhythm that's throbbin' my veins
The singer draws attention to the powerful and intense rhythm of the music that feels like it is pulsing through their veins.

Wake up and write it on the pad, the pains
The singer is inspired by the music and is constantly writing down lyrics and ideas as they come to them, even when it is difficult or painful to do so.

Like church, the organ will invite the tears
The music can be so beautiful and moving that it brings the singer to tears, much like the emotive qualities of church and gospel music.

(Like birth) the cryin' let you know I'm here
The crying that occurs during birth is a metaphor for the singer's music being born and being a way for them to let the world know they exist and have something to offer.

Held by the song that gave me a name
The music is what has given the singer their identity and a sense of purpose in life.

Dressed by the verse that gave me a claim
The lyrics of the music the singer creates is what sets them apart and gives them recognition and popularity.

(There's just bass in the line) safe to inhale
The singer notes that the bass line is a key element of the music that they make, and that it is a comforting and familiar sound to them.

And if you live well
The singer believes that living a good life is important and that the music they create can contribute to that.

Then longer years in this state, you will be
If someone lives a good life and is able to appreciate and connect with the music they create, they will be able to enjoy it for a longer time.

A timeless octave to play for the tree
The music the singer creates will endure and be appreciated by generations to come, much like a tree that lives for centuries.

That's rooted in every single nerve in me
The music comes from a deep and fundamental part of the singer's being, and is a part of their very identity and soul.

The nerve of he who ignores the key
The singer admonishes those who do not appreciate or take the time to understand the importance of music and how it can enrich their lives.

And use it, it opens the minds that be free
The music has the power to expand people's minds and make them more open and receptive to new experiences and ideas.

Whenever you're hot-headed, pours you a breeze
The music has a cooling effect on people when they are feeling angry or agitated, and is able to provide relief or comfort in those times.

Beneath the clouds, you allowed to see in clarity, through harmony
The music provides a different perspective on the world and allows people to see more clearly through the clouds and difficulties of life, through the harmonious and transformative qualities of the music.

Someone harmin' me?
The singer questions if anyone is trying to harm them, as if they are invincible and untouchable with the power of their music.

That won't be done
The singer is confident in their own abilities and the protective power of the music, believing that nobody will be able to harm them or detract from their success and creativity.

I stand protected by the laws of fun
The singer feels that the music is a source of joy and happiness that will always protect them, no matter what comes their way in life.

I am perfected through the rhymes of run
The music and the act of performing it is what drives the singer to be the best version of themselves and to constantly work towards improvement and perfection.

Walkin' this way had the party stunned
The singer takes pride in the way they present themselves and the music they create, knowing that it has a powerful and captivating effect on others.

This music, it launched me
The music is what gave the singer their start and what propelled them towards success and recognition.

With no aim, I've landed with some plane
The singer did not have a clear goal or plan in mind when creating music, but it ended up taking them in unexpected and exciting directions.

Where I am I can't explain or ever know
The singer is constantly surprised and delighted by the places and experiences that their music has taken them, even if they are uncertain or unable to explain them.

But it's beautiful so
Despite the uncertainty and unknowns, the singer is confident in the beauty and power of the music they create and is grateful for the opportunities it has provided them.