Runaround
Van Halen Lyrics


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Oh, oh
Mmm hmm
Ow
That's right

She don't like it when it's cut n' dry
And don't like me makin' future plans
And don't want me tryin' to pin her down
She ain't about to give an inch of ground, no, woo

Well, she can take me for a little ride
But just as long as she drive me home
Around the block maybe once or twice
And then some lovin' wouldn't that be nice? Yeah

I won't but I want it
Oh, what a fool believes
I got her in my sight but just out of reach, oh, oh

Here we go around ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)

Uh, a just enough to keep me hangin' on
She knows exactly what I need
And right down to the nick of time
I'm chasin' love down a fine, fine line

Ow, I won't but I want it
Oh, what a fool believes
I got her in my sight but just out of reach, whoa

Here we go around ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the runaround, ('round, 'round, 'round)
Oh ow

Yeah, hey yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, ah, it goes like this
Listen baby, ssss, ooh, ow, ah, uh
Oh man, it's hard enough, yeah
And you make it harder
Ah, fill me up, I'm never satisfied
Own me, she owns it

Here we go around ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around, ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the run around ('round, 'round, 'round)

Here we go around, ('round, 'round)
Run, run, runaround, ('round, 'round, 'round)
Here we go around, ('round, 'round)
She givin' me the runaround, no ('round, 'round, 'round,)

'Round and around
Oh, I like it, uh, I like it
Yeah, but I like it
Baby, say I like it




Uh, I said I like it
Oh, I like it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Van Halen's song "Runaround" talks about a complicated relationship between the singer and his lover. She doesn't want to be easily pinned down or restricted, but at the same time, she keeps him hanging on by giving him just enough to keep him interested without actually committing. The singer wants more but feels like he's just out of reach and the object of his affection is only giving him the runaround.


The song showcases the emotions of the singer who is stuck in a frustrating situation with his lover who won't commit to him. He is captivated by her, but she's not willing to give him what he wants, which is a more serious commitment. He's trying hard to pursue her, but she seems to be always out of his grasp. The singer is in a dilemma, as he wants to move forward in the relationship but doesn't want to lose his lover.


Overall, "Runaround" is a classic example of a complicated love story that features entangled emotions of the singer with a person who is not willing to make any promises or give what is expected of them. The song's lyrics are relatable, and the idea behind the song is universal.


Line by Line Meaning

She don't like it when it's cut n' dry
She dislikes it when things are too straightforward.


And don't like me makin' future plans
She does not want to make future plans together.


And don't want me tryin' to pin her down
She refuses to be tied down.


She ain't about to give an inch of ground, no, woo
She refuses to compromise or give in to pressure.


Well, she can take me for a little ride
She can take me on an emotional journey.


But just as long as she drive me home
As long as she is in control of the situation.


Around the block maybe once or twice
A short and simple ride will suffice.


And then some lovin' wouldn't that be nice? Yeah
A physical intimacy would be great after the ride.


I won't but I want it
I know it's not right, but I desire her.


Oh, what a fool believes
I am foolish to believe she wants more from me than this.


I got her in my sight but just out of reach, oh, oh
I see her but can't quite get her.


Here we go around ('round, 'round) Run, run, runaround ('round, 'round, 'round)
We go round in circles, chasing each other.


She givin' me the runaround, yeah ('round, 'round, 'round)
She is avoiding being straightforward and honest.


Uh, a just enough to keep me hangin' on
She gives me just enough to hold on to her.


She knows exactly what I need
She is aware of my desires and needs.


And right down to the nick of time
She knows how to time things perfectly.


I'm chasin' love down a fine, fine line
I keep pursuing her love, but it's a risky game.


Ah, fill me up, I'm never satisfied
I am always left wanting more.


Own me, she owns it
She has control over my emotions and actions.


'Round and around
We keep going in circles.


Oh, I like it, uh, I like it
I enjoy being caught in this endless cycle.


Yeah, but I like it
Even though I know it's not right, I still enjoy it.


Baby, say I like it
I admit that I enjoy the chasing and the game.


Uh, I said I like it
Once again, I confess that I like this cycle.


Oh, I like it
I can't help but like the thrill of the chase.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar

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