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1) Treat is a Swedish … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Treat is a Swedish hard rock band from Stockholm. Treat had some hits during the latter half of the 80's, "Too Wild", "Get You On The Run", "World Of Promises", "You're The One I Want" and "Ride Me High". Treat released their 9th studio album, 'The Endgame' in 2022.

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2) Treat is a Norwegian rock band from the small city of Nordfjordeid.

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Alex (vocals and guitars)
Andy (drums & percussion)
Kåre (bass & backup vocals)
Basse (guitars & backup vocals)

Outlaw
Treat Lyrics

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Cold night, I'm movin' undercover
No fright, I'm breakin' down the chain
You know I'm hidin' from the hunter
Let go, need shelter in the rain

Cold night, I'm movin' undercover
No fright, I'm breakin' down the chain
You know I'm hidin' from the hunter

Let go, need shelter in the rain

Ain't gonna lie to you
If it's the last thing I do
You know they say it's true

I'm an outlaw
Runnin' in the night
Outlaw
Need someone to hold me tight
Outlaw (Outlaw)
Runnin' in the night
Outlaw
Need someone to hold me tight

Cool down, tears won't make it better
Move on, we all live to learn
Look now, I'm heading for the border
Hold on till the that day I return

Ain't gonna lie to you
If it's the last thing I do
You know they say it's true

I'm an outlaw
Runnin' in the night
Outlaw
Need someone to hold me tight
Outlaw (Outlaw)
Runnin' in the night
Outlaw
Need someone to hold me tight

Oh-oh-oh-oh...

You know you can try it
But don't ever deny it
You know you can't run away from the outlaw

Oh, no

Outlaw
Runnin' in the night
Outlaw
Need someone to hold me tight
Outlaw (Outlaw)
Runnin' in the night
Outlaw
Need someone to hold me tight

Don't try to run away
So much I wanna say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Treat's song "Outlaw" depict a situation where the singer is on the run, moving undercover in the cold night, breaking down chains, and hiding from the hunter. The need to seek shelter in the rain and the desire for someone to hold him tight suggest he is in a vulnerable state. He affirms that he will not lie to the person he is addressing, indicating he wants someone to believe him. The repetition of the line "I'm an outlaw" and "Runnin' in the night," suggests that he acknowledges his actions as illegal, and he is trying to make amends.

The second stanza suggests that he is trying to get over the situation but is unable to. He advises himself and the person to move on and live to learn. However, the last line of the stanza, "Hold on till the that day I return" suggests that he is not yet over the ordeal, and it continues to affect him deeply. The bridge suggests that the person he is singing to can try to deny it, but they cannot run away from the outlaw. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the singer's need for someone to hold him tight.

The song's theme is that of an outlaw seeking redemption and looking for someone to confide in and be held accountable for his actions. He acknowledges his past and that running away from it is not a solution. Instead, he wants someone to accept him for who he is and the mistakes he made. The song's melody is upbeat and catchy, which contradicts the serious nature of the lyrics, implying that the singer may want to put up a brave face but is struggling from the inside.

Line by Line Meaning

Cold night, I'm movin' undercover
I'm taking cover on a cold and dark night

No fright, I'm breakin' down the chain
I'm fearless and breaking free from my restraints

You know I'm hidin' from the hunter
I'm avoiding someone who's after me

Let go, need shelter in the rain
I need to let go and find shelter from the rain

Ain't gonna lie to you
I won't deceive you

If it's the last thing I do
Even if it's the last thing I do

You know they say it's true
It's commonly believed to be true

I'm an outlaw
I'm a fugitive

Runnin' in the night
Fleeing under the cover of darkness

Outlaw
Fleeing the law

Need someone to hold me tight
I need someone to comfort and support me