No Running From Me
Toulouse Lyrics

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Well I'm alive
Your blood is pumping through these veins
I'll catch you by surprise
I'm coming back to take the rein

Now you're free and well
Just giving a while
Time will tell

You're under my spell, oh

There ain't no running from me, no, no, no
There ain't no running from me, yeah
Oh no

I'm not a saint
Nor am I one for smooth edges
When I'm around
Calamity comes out to play

Haven't you heard the news
That I get to chose
How it plays out
No matter how you scream and shout

There ain't no running from me, no, no, no, no
There ain't no running from me, yeah
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
There ain't no running from me
Oh no

You're sure you don't want the back, mmh
You're sure you don't want the back
I am here to stay

There ain't no running from me, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
There ain't no running from me, no, no, no, no, no, no

No where to run not where to hide, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
No no, oh no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Toulouse's song, "No Running From Me," suggest a dark and brooding character with an unrelenting desire for control over someone or something. The first verse talks about how the singer's subjects (presumably the listener) are under his spell and cannot escape or run away from him. This is reinforced by the chorus, where the singer repeats that there is no running from him, implying a sense of inevitability to his power. In the second stanza, the singer declares himself not a saint and revels in his chaotic influence on the world around him, suggesting that he may take pleasure in causing destruction and upheaval.

The bridge of the song offers a brief moment of reprieve, as the singer asks if his subject is really sure they want him gone. However, this is quickly undercut by the final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing once again that there is no escape from his grasp. Overall, the song paints a picture of a power-hungry individual who will stop at nothing to maintain control over those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm alive
I am present and active in your world

Your blood is pumping through these veins
You are connected to me at a fundamental level

I'll catch you by surprise
You won't be expecting my next move

I'm coming back to take the rein
I am returning to take control

Now you're free and well
You may feel like you have escaped my grasp

Just giving a while
But the illusion of freedom won't last

Time will tell
Eventually, you'll see that I am still in control

You're under my spell, oh
You are still bound to my will

There ain't no running from me, no, no, no
You cannot escape my influence

There ain't no running from me, yeah
My power over you is absolute

Oh no
You should be afraid