You Better Run
Toronto Lyrics


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Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
You go around, tellin' lies, and now you wanna compromise
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah

Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Well everything I had is yours, and now I'm closin' all the doors
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah

I love you, oh I love you so, can't you see, don't you know
I can't stand your alibis, you tell me lies, drive me wild, yeah

I say what are you tryin' to do to my head
Say whatcha tryin' to do to my head
Well now I'm gonna draw the line
'Cause you ain't gonna take my mind
What are you tryin' to do to my head

You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
I could yell, yeah




I said go away and leave me alone
I can't stand you no more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Toronto's "You Better Run" tell the story of a relationship gone bad. The singer is addressing their lover and asking them what they are trying to do to their heart, soul and head. The lover has been telling lies and trying to compromise the singer's heart and soul. The singer warns the lover to leave their side and run because they cannot stand their alibis and lies anymore.


The chorus is a warning to the lover that they better run, hide and leave from the singer's side. The singer has had enough and is closing all the doors. The affection that the singer once felt for their lover has turned into frustration and anger at the lies that have been told.


The bridge of the song is a final warning to the lover that they are not going to be able to take the singer's mind. The singer is drawing a line and letting their lover know that they need to leave them alone.


Overall, the lyrics to "You Better Run" tell the story of a relationship that has soured due to dishonesty. The singer has had enough and is warning their lover to leave before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
What are you attempting to do with my emotions?


Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
What are you attempting to do with my emotions?


You go around, tellin' lies, and now you wanna compromise
You've been sharing dishonest information, and now you want to settle the situation.


Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
What are you attempting to do with my emotions?


You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.


Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
What are you attempting to do with the essence of my being?


Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
What are you attempting to do with the essence of my being?


Well everything I had is yours, and now I'm closin' all the doors
I gave you all that I had, now I'm closing the doors and limiting our interaction.


Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
What are you attempting to do with the essence of my being?


You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.


I love you, oh I love you so, can't you see, don't you know
I have strong feelings for you, but it seems like you don't understand or care.


I can't stand your alibis, you tell me lies, drive me wild, yeah
I can't handle your excuses, lies, and behavior anymore - it's causing me to feel intense emotions.


I say what are you tryin' to do to my head
What are you attempting to do with my thoughts and mental state?


Say whatcha tryin' to do to my head
Speak up and let me know what you're trying to do to my thoughts and mental state.


Well now I'm gonna draw the line
I am setting a boundary and making it clear where our interaction can end.


'Cause you ain't gonna take my mind
I won't allow you to manipulate or control my thoughts and opinions.


What are you tryin' to do to my head
What are you attempting to do with my thoughts and mental state?


You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.


You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.


I could yell, yeah
I have the urge to scream and express my displeasure.


I said go away and leave me alone
I am requesting that you vacate my space and stop engaging with me.


I can't stand you no more
I have reached my limit with you and cannot tolerate our interaction.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE

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