Take It On The Run
Whispers of Betrayal: Unraveling the Tale in REO Speedwagon's 'Take It On The Run'
Lyrics
Heard it from a friend who
Heard rumors from a friend
Heard it from a friend who
Rumors passed along through friends
Heard it from another, you been messin' around
Accusation of infidelity from another source
They say you got a boyfriend
Claiming the subject has a boyfriend
You're out late every weekend
Being out late every weekend
They're talkin' about you and it's bringin' me down
Gossip affecting the speaker negatively
But I know the neighborhood
Knowing the local environment
And talk is cheap when the story is good
Downplaying the importance of gossip
And the tales grow taller on down the line
Rumors becoming exaggerated over time
But I'm tellin' you, babe
Denying the rumors
That I don't think it's true, babe
Expressing disbelief in the accusations
And even if it is, keep this in mind
Even if true, asking for consideration
You take it on the run, baby
Choosing to leave if the accusations are accurate
If that's the way you want it, baby
Acceptance of the situation
Then I don't want you around
Expressing a desire for distance
I don't believe it
Expressing doubt in the accusations
Not for a minute
Rejecting the rumors immediately
You're under the gun, so you take it on the run
Subjected to pressure, deciding to leave
You're thinkin' up your white lies
Suspecting dishonesty (white lies)
You're puttin' on your bedroom eyes
Using seductive looks to manipulate
You say you're comin' home but you won't say when
False promises of returning without a specific time
But I can feel it comin'
Sensing a breakup approaching
If you leave tonight, keep runnin'
If leaving, advised to keep going and not look back
And you need never look back again
Freedom from the relationship
You take it on the run, baby
Choosing to leave if the accusations are accurate (repeated)
If that's the way you want it, baby
Acceptance of the situation (repeated)
Then I don't want you around
Expressing a desire for distance (repeated)
I don't believe it
Expressing doubt in the accusations (repeated)
Not for a minute
Rejecting the rumors immediately (repeated)
You're under the gun, so you take it on the run
Subjected to pressure, deciding to leave (repeated)
Take it on the run, baby
Choosing to leave if the accusations are accurate (repeated)
If that's the way you want it, baby
Acceptance of the situation (repeated)
Then I don't want you around
Expressing a desire for distance (repeated)
I don't believe it
Expressing doubt in the accusations (repeated)
Not for a minute
Rejecting the rumors immediately (repeated)
You're under the gun, so you take it on the run
Subjected to pressure, deciding to leave (repeated)
Take it on the run, baby
Choosing to leave if the accusations are accurate (repeated)
If that's the way you want it, baby
Acceptance of the situation (repeated)
Then I don't want you around
Expressing a desire for distance (repeated)
I don't believe it
Expressing doubt in the accusations (repeated)
Not for a minute
Rejecting the rumors immediately (repeated)
You're under the gun, so you take it on the run
Subjected to pressure, deciding to leave (repeated)
Heard it from a friend who
Heard rumors from a friend (repeated)
Heard it from a friend who
Rumors passed along through friends (repeated)
Heard it from another, you been messin' around
Accusation of infidelity from another source (repeated)
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