Police On My Back
Chasing Shadows: A Desperate Run from the Past
Lyrics
Well, I'm running, police on my back
Expresses the singer's act of running with the police in pursuit.
I've been hiding, police on my back
Suggests the singer has been in hiding to avoid the police.
There was a shooting, police on my back
Refers to a past shooting incident that has led to police pursuit.
And the victim, well, he won't come back
Indicates that the victim of the shooting will not recover.
I've been running, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Repetition of the singer's continuous running throughout the week.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
-Running, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
-Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
-What have I done? What have I done?
Expresses the singer's self-reflection and questioning of their actions.
What have I done?
-Yes, I'm running down the railway track
The singer is running along a railway track seeking assistance.
Won't you help me? Police on my back
Asking for help from the listener due to the police chasing them.
They will catch me if I dare drop back
Fear of being caught if the singer slows down; requests speed from the listener.
Won't you give me all the speed I lack?
-I've been running, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Repetition of the singer's continuous running schedule.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
-Running, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
-Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
-What have I done? What have I done?
Continuation of self-reflection and questioning of the singer's deeds.
What have I done? What have I done?
-Yes, I'm running down the railway track
Reiteration of the singer running along the railway track.
Won't you help me? Police on my back
Again seeking help from the listener to evade the pursuing police.
They will catch me if I dare drop back
Expresses the urgency of needing help to maintain speed and avoid capture.
Won't you help me all the speed I lack?
-I've been running, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Repetition of the singer's weekly running routine.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
-Running, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
-Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
-What have I done? What have I done?
Continues the theme of self-reflection and questioning actions.
Yes, I'm running, police on my back
Reiteration of the singer running and hiding from the police.
Hiding, police on my back
-Running, police on my back
-Hiding, police on my back
-Yes, I'm running down the railway track
Repeats the image of the singer running down the railway track.
Won't you help me? Police on my back
Reiterates the plea for help from the listener due to police pursuit.
They will catch me if I dare drop back
Emphasizes the risk of being caught and the need for speed.
Won't you help me find the speed I lack?
-I've been running
Concludes with the repetition of the singer's actions: running and hiding.
Hiding
-Running
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