On the Run
Chasing Shadows: A Desperate Journey Through Regret
Lyrics
Run, run, run till I can't see the sun
Expresses the urgency to escape, running until the sun is no longer visible.
I'll rest these bones through the night while they hunt me down
The singer plans to find rest during the night while being pursued by unknown individuals.
And I'll run, run, run till I can't hear the guns
Continuing the theme of escape, running until the sound of guns is no longer audible.
And I won't stop before I get the hell out of town
Determination to keep running until successfully leaving the current town.
Well, the days had turned to weeks and I was weak in my knees
Reflecting on the passage of time, feeling physically and emotionally weakened.
From the hunger and the booze I drank instead
Describing the impact of hunger and alcohol on the singer's condition.
It's been cold, cold, cold since you left me all alone
Emphasizes the enduring coldness and loneliness since a significant departure.
Fell off the wagon in a town painted red
A reference to a relapse into undesirable habits in a town marked by danger.
And I lost my soul and my morals along the way
Expressing a loss of personal values and principles during the journey.
I lost it all, he has your heart, you stole my name
Regret over losing everything, including identity, to someone else.
Feeling all kinds of anger, I ran into his bar
Intense emotions lead the singer to a bar, seeking confrontation.
Had a drink, waited for him, smoked a cigar
Waiting and preparing for a confrontation, accompanied by vices like smoking.
As he stumbled through the door, oh, I made the cardinal sin
Committing a grave mistake as the other person enters, acknowledging a sinful act.
I'm sorry, Lord, but I let the devil win
Regret and acknowledgment of succumbing to negative influences.
So I'll run, run, run till I can't see the sun
Reiterating the desire to run until the sun is no longer visible.
I'll rest these bones through the night while they hunt me down
Repeating the intention to rest during the night while being pursued.
And I'll run, run, run till I can't hear the guns
Reiterating the determination to run until the sound of guns fades away.
And I won't stop before I get the hell out of town
Reaffirming the commitment to keep running until leaving the town.
Well, the moon was shining bright, all too bright to hide
Describing a bright moon, possibly symbolic, and the singer's journey across various terrains.
So I kept on, swam the riv, hopped over the hills
Continuation of the journey, involving crossing rivers and hills.
Once I hit the Mississippi, I'll ride her water swiftly
Specific mention of the Mississippi River, planning to swiftly traverse it.
To a land known for gold and men that kill
Referring to a destination known for both wealth and danger.
I still think about her often, but I think of that man more
The lingering thoughts about a past love and the man associated with their departure.
Wake up screaming, dreaming of him falling to the floor
Experiencing distressful dreams of the person, potentially connected to a violent event.
I've only got one regret that would've stopped my worst mistake
A regret expressed, hinting at a pivotal moment that could have changed the course of events.
I should've loved you more, maybe then you would've stayed
The realization that expressing more love might have prevented the departure.
So I'll run, run, run till I can't see the sun
Reiteration of the determination to run until the sun is no longer visible.
I'll rest these bones through the night while they hunt me down
Reaffirming the plan to rest during the night while being pursued.
And I'll run, run, run till I can't hear the guns
Reiterating the commitment to run until the sound of guns fades away.
And I won't stop before I get the hell out of town
Affirmation to persist until successfully leaving the current town.
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