Lyrics
I've been running for so long, for all these years,
The speaker reflects on a prolonged period of continuous running throughout the years.
There's not much point in holding back the tears.
The speaker acknowledges the futility of suppressing tears and emotions.
And now the tears fall right out of my face.
Tears are now freely flowing, suggesting a release of pent-up emotions.
I've forgotten what I'm running for.
The speaker confesses to forgetting the original purpose or motivation for their constant running.
I've forgotten what I'm running for.
Repetition emphasizes the speaker's uncertainty and confusion about their purpose.
Maybe I'm running in place,
Suggests the possibility that the speaker is stuck or not making progress in their journey.
Running in place.
Reiterates the idea of running in place, emphasizing the lack of forward movement.
Seems like its all been said a million times before,
Expresses a sense of déjà vu, as if everything has been said or experienced before.
Seems like I've already been through that door.
Indicates that the speaker feels they have already faced similar challenges or situations.
Why am I always running at this pace.
Raises a question about the constant pace of the speaker's life and actions.
I've forgotten what I'm running for.
The speaker reiterates the theme of forgetting the purpose or meaning behind their actions.
I've forgotten what I'm running for.
Repetition underscores the speaker's struggle with a lack of clarity or direction.
Maybe I'm running in place,
Similar to earlier lines, suggesting a repetitive or stagnant state of being.
Running in place.
Reemphasizes the idea of running in place, possibly stuck or without progress.
You walk, I run. You walk, I run. I don't even think about it. x3
Introduces a contrasting scenario where someone else walks while the speaker runs.
You walk I run. You walk, I run.
Repetition reinforces the contrast, highlighting a noticeable difference in pace.
You walk, I run. You walk, I run. I don't even think about it. x3
Reiteration of the contrast, emphasizing the automatic or thoughtless nature of the actions.
You walk I run. You walk, I run.
Reemphasizes the contrast between walking and running, suggesting a divergence in paths.
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