And Then They Run
Breaking Chains: Unveiling the Emotional Struggle in 'And Then They Run'
Lyrics
There is a story that I want to tell,
Introduction to a narrative the speaker wants to share.
A little story from the inside of hell.
Describes the story as a glimpse into a difficult situation.
There wasn't anything that she could do.
Highlights the powerlessness of a female character in the story.
She was trapped to the shit like glue.
Illustrates the woman's entrapment in a difficult situation.
Infuriated by the problems at his work.
Introduces a character facing work-related problems.
That jerk went berserk
Portrays a negative reaction from the character at work.
And let his anger run the way up her back,
Describes a violent outburst directed towards the woman.
A disgusting attack and then everything went black.
Details the severity of the attack, leading to darkness.
Shut your mouth and feel the pain.
Advises to endure silently and experience pain.
You're a prisoner at your domain.
Portrays a sense of being trapped in one's own environment.
Where no one can hear you complain
Emphasizes the isolation and lack of empathy in the situation.
You're locked away in chains and emotions doesn't help you (now).
Expresses the futility of relying on emotions for help.
When he promise it won't be the same.
Reflects false promises and the cyclic nature of abuse.
It takes a couple of days then you feel ashamed again,
Depicts the temporary nature of remorse after abuse.
But the worst part of the game is to be afraid all the time, in good or bad.
Highlights the constant fear endured in the abusive relationship.
And I feel so sad when he treats you like a punching bag
Expresses sadness witnessing someone treated violently.
And your so called friends pretends like they can't see it,
Addresses the complicity of friends who ignore the abuse.
They defend the bastard until the end and when it hurts me
Notes the defense of the abuser by others even when it hurts.
I can only imagine how it hurts you.
Empathizes with the pain experienced by the victim.
(chorus)
Introduces the chorus.
And you can't feel free, like me, and you can't run.
Describes the inability to feel free and run away from the situation.
And people act like they don't see this
Comments on people's indifference to the abuse.
And then they run away from what they can't handle,
Describes how people avoid confronting difficult situations.
But no one thinks about how you handle this.
Points out the lack of consideration for the victim's struggles.
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