Anything To Run
Longing for Freedom: Wild Meridian's 'Anything To Run' Meaning
Lyrics
These days are getting long and lonely And
Expressing the length and loneliness of current days.
I need your love to hold me up
Yearning for love as a source of support and strength.
When I’d give, anything to run - anything to run
Expressing a willingness to do anything to escape or run away from the current situation or emotions, repeated for emphasis.
Some days I can’t be strong
Acknowledging vulnerability on certain days, struggling to be resilient.
Gotta keep it moving – when I can’t hold on
Emphasizing the need to keep moving forward even when facing challenges.
(Cause) Baby I’d give anything to run – anything to run
Reiterating the desire to run away, emphasizing its importance with repetition.
No sleep, no time, falling behind
Describing a hectic and demanding lifestyle with no time for rest.
This city’s got a hold on me
Feeling controlled or influenced by the city, possibly in a negative way.
Got a hold on me
Reinforcing the idea that the city has a strong influence or grip.
Red lights, white lines, closing in on all sides
Encountering obstacles and pressures symbolized by red lights and white lines.
One spring in the big machine
Comparing life to a big machine, with one's role being a small part in it.
You know what I mean
Affirming understanding, shared experience, or connection with the listener.
Clock in, check out, sun up, to sundown
Highlighting the routine of daily life, expressing a desire to break free from it.
Gotta break the old routine
Expressing a need for change or escape from the current lifestyle.
You know what I mean.
Reiterating the desire to break free from the routine, emphasizing understanding with the listener.
‘Late nights, low moon, just me and you
Describing a serene yet challenging scenario, expressing a dream's influence.
This dream’s got a hold on me
Reinforcing the grip of a dream or aspiration on the individual.
And I gotta get free
Expressing a strong need for freedom from the dream or aspiration mentioned earlier.
Baby lets face it
Acknowledging a need to confront reality, possibly in a relationship context.
Tell me What would it take
Pleading for information on what it would take to overcome challenges.
Then tell me the truth
Requesting honesty and truth in dealing with the challenges mentioned.
But how do we make it
Pondering how to overcome difficulties, seeking a solution.
It’ll be okay if it’s me and you
Expressing optimism that things will be okay if faced together with the listener.
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