Who Do You Run From
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling Inner Demons in Blue October's 'Who Do You Run From'
Lyrics
Who do you run from, man
Challenges the listener to identify the source of fear or problems.
What are you scared of though
Asks about the specific fears or anxieties that trouble the person.
What do you take back home
Questions what one carries emotionally or mentally from experiences.
Who's going to save your soul
Addresses the search for salvation or redemption for one's soul.
There's a devil inside of me
Acknowledges inner turmoil or darkness within the speaker.
See him laying on the floor
Describes a symbolic devil within the speaker, possibly representing personal demons.
Cut him open, watch him bleed to death
Suggests a destructive act to eliminate the negative aspects within.
Now he won't come back no more
Expresses a desire for a permanent resolution to the internal struggle.
I could just stare at him
Reflects on observing the internal conflict, possibly with detachment.
With his eyes so bright
Highlights the intensity of the devil's presence with bright eyes.
He was my safety net
Indicates the devil as a safety net, possibly a paradoxical source of comfort.
He was my middle of the night
Emphasizes the devil's role as a companion during challenging times.
Who do you run from, man
Reiterates the initial question, reinforcing the theme of running from something.
What are you scared of though
Asks again about specific fears, maintaining a sense of curiosity or concern.
What do you take back home
Repeats the inquiry about emotional baggage brought back home.
Who's going to save your soul
Reemphasizes the search for salvation or a sense of purpose for the soul.
When did we fall back down
Reflects on a collective or personal fall, possibly from grace or stability.
When do we fall on faith
Questions the timing of regaining faith after a setback or challenge.
How do we reach the ones who push us away
Addresses the difficulty of connecting with those who distance themselves.
How do we see the light in our time of need
Ponders how to find hope or positivity in times of need or darkness.
All we have to do is just believe
Encourages belief as a solution to overcoming challenges or adversity.
Oh, who do you run from, man
Reiterates the central question, prompting continued self-reflection.
What are you scared of though
Asks again about specific fears, indicating a persistent concern for the listener.
What do you take back home
Repeats the inquiry about emotional baggage brought back home, seeking resolution.
Who's going to save your soul
Reemphasizes the ongoing search for salvation or a sense of purpose for the soul.
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