I Will Run To You
Tom Petty & Heartbreakers/Stevie Nicks Lyrics


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One so young so changed
Should not be left alone
Two in love should confess
And not be left alone

I will run to you
Down whatever road you choose
I will follow you down
I will run to you

You've had time come around
Will you please make up your mind
I stand accused on trial
Will you please make up your mind

I will run to you
Down whatever road you choose
I will follow you down
I will run to you

Make it easy for me
I been lonely baby
Show some mercy honey
I was nothing
All those lonely nights
Showed me something
If you need me
I'll come runnin'

I will run to you
Down whatever road you choose




I will follow you down
I will run to you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Will Run to You" is a duet by Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks. The song speaks of a young person who is going through some changes and should not be left alone. Petty and Nicks are advising two people in love to confess their feelings towards each other and not leave each other alone. Petty and Nicks' voices blend in harmony throughout the song, conveying the message that they will always be there for each other.


The song lyrics convey a message of commitment and support through tough times. Petty and Nicks' vocals provide comfort and assurance that they will always run towards their loved ones whenever they are in need. The lyrics "I will follow you down, I will run to you" represent commitment, showing the singer's unwavering desire to stick to their partner, through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

One so young so changed
Someone who is young yet has undergone or experienced significant changes should not be left alone


Should not be left alone
It's not okay to leave someone who is at a vulnerable stage all by themselves


Two in love should confess
When two people are in love, they should be honest and open about their feelings


And not be left alone
They shouldn't be abandoned or overlooked in their relationship by the other person


I will run to you
I am committed to being there for you no matter what


Down whatever road you choose
I will support you in whatever journey or path you take


I will follow you down
I will stay with you until the end, even if the going gets tough


You've had time come around
You've had the opportunity to think things through and come to a decision


Will you please make up your mind
I urge you to make a decision and not waver anymore


I stand accused on trial
I feel like I am being tested and judged


Make it easy for me
Please make it easier for me to understand where you stand


I been lonely baby
I have been feeling isolated and disconnected from you, my dear


Show some mercy honey
Please be gentle and understanding towards me


I was nothing
I felt like I was insignificant and unimportant to you


All those lonely nights
The countless nights I spent alone made me realize something important


Showed me something
They made me realize the value of being together and supporting each other


If you need me
Whenever you need me for anything


I'll come runnin'
I will always rush to your aid and be there for you whenever you call on me




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM PETTY

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