Keep On Running
U-Roy Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Keep On Running
Keep on hiding
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be you man

Keep On Running
Runnig from my arms
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be youn man

Hey hey hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feels so bad
Hey hey hey
Everyone is laughing at me
It make me feels so sab

Keep On Running
Hey hey hey
All right
Hey hey hey

Keep On Running
Running from my arms
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be you man

Hey hey hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feels so sad
Hey hey hey
Everyone is laughing at me
It makes me feels so bad

Keep On Running
Running from my arms
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be you man

Make me feel so goog
I'm gonna be you man
All right
Come on baby
I'm gonna be you man




You know you make feel so goog
Hey hey hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of U-Roy's song "Keep on Running" are a plea to a lover to stop running away and to understand the singer's true intentions. The repetition of the phrase "keep on running" creates a sense of frustration and desperation in the singer, who knows what he wants but cannot seem to make his lover see it. The lyrics imply that the singer has been hurt or ridiculed in some way by others, which only adds to his desperation for this person to understand him.


The phrase "I'm gonna be your man" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desire to prove himself to his lover and to show that he is committed to her. The use of the phrase "one fine day" suggests that the singer is waiting for a moment when everything will fall into place and his lover will finally see things his way. However, the repetition of the phrase "hey hey hey" also shows that the singer is feeling insecure and uncertain about his relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "Keep on Running" reflect the universal human desire for love, acceptance, and understanding. The song highlights the frustration that can come with trying to communicate these feelings, but it ultimately offers hope that one day things will work out.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep On Running
I will never stop chasing after you.


Keep on hiding
You continue to avoid me but I won't give up.


One fine day I'm gonna be the one
Eventually, I will win your heart.


To make you understand
I want you to know how I feel.


Oh yeah
I am confident in my pursuit of you.


I'm gonna be you man
I am determined to be your partner.


Running from my arms
You are trying to avoid physical contact with me.


Hey hey hey
Expressing frustration and sadness.


Everyone is talking about me
My pursuit of you has become a topic of conversation among our circle.


It makes me feels so bad
The attention has a negative impact on my emotional state.


Everyone is laughing at me
People are mocking my efforts to win you over.


It make me feels so sad
This ridicule is hurtful and demotivating.


Make me feel so goog
Being with you would make me feel amazing.


All right
I'm feeling positive and optimistic.


Come on baby
Encouraging you to take a chance on me.




Writer(s): Delroy Wilson

Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Musa Maiyaki


on Natty Rebel

He is my ace veryclose to my chest.i

More Versions