Run, Run, Run
Groovy Rebellion: Sly & the Family Stone's Run, Run, Run Meaning
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Run, run, run, they don't like what we're thinking
Individuals disapprove of our thoughts, prompting the need to run away.
At least we are not staggering from drinking
Despite not being intoxicated, we are still criticized, unlike those staggering from drinking.
Say, dig!
An exclamation urging attention or understanding.
Don't try to figure out
Discouragement from trying to comprehend what is happening in others' minds.
What's happenin' inside their head
The complexity of thoughts within others is not easily understood.
Ain't too much goin' on
Lack of significant mental activity in the minds of those who are figuratively dead.
Inside the head of the dead
A continuation of the idea that there isn't much happening in the minds of the mentally inactive.
Run, run, run, to avoid the hasslin'
Running is advised to avoid troublesome situations or conflicts.
When he bugs you, you know his mind is wrestlin'
When bothered, the individual's mind is in a state of internal struggle or turmoil.
Say, dig!
Another exclamation urging attention or understanding.
What?
An inquiry seeking clarification or acknowledgment.
The groovy music, inside my head is soakin'
The enjoyable music within one's mind is absorbing.
And the to tell me what I should be smokin'
Others try to dictate what substances one should use.
Bop-bop
An expressive sound, possibly indicating a musical element.
People, listen!
An urging for people to listen.
People, listen!
A repeated call for people to listen, emphasizing importance.
People, listen!
Continuation of the call for people to listen.
People, people
An address to people in a collective sense.
Run, run, run, they don't like what we're wearin'
Running is advised due to disapproval of one's attire.
The colors we like, they're doin' a lot of starin'
The colors preferred are attracting significant attention.
Say, dig!
Another exclamation urging attention or understanding.
What?
An inquiry seeking clarification or acknowledgment.
Things we do upset their flesh and blood and bone
Actions undertaken disturb and upset others at a fundamental level.
But I got an idea!
A suggestion or thought about leaving behind physical elements causing disturbance.
Maybe what they oughta do is leave their flesh and blood and bone at home
A continuation of the idea to leave behind physical aspects and focus on the abstract.
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