On the Run Lyrics – Glass Animals

On the Run Lyrics Meaning

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[Verse 1: Dave Bayley]

I swear that I try, swear that I try
Just to get it all the right way
Somehow I find every time
That I s*it the bed anyway
The internet said, internet said
It would take a firm commitment
Ooh, but I got a way, definitely
That I can make it painless
I'm thinking this, I'm thinking this
Thinking I should fake my own death

This verse expresses frustration with constantly failing despite trying hard. The narrator feels like they always mess things up, even though they put in effort. They mention advice from the internet about needing commitment but feel they have a solution to avoid pain. The idea of faking their own death suggests they’re considering a drastic escape from their problems and mistakes.

[Pre-Chorus: Dave Bayley]

There's no fixing this
Thanks for all the fish
I'll go and you'll forget this
'Cause them's the consequences

This pre-chorus emphasizes resignation and acceptance that things can’t be fixed. "Thanks for all the fish" is a reference to leaving and disappearing, with the expectation that people will forget them as a result of their departure. It’s about facing the inevitable consequences of their actions.

[Chorus: Dave Bayley]

Ooh
I'm going on the run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run

The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the act of running away as a form of escape. It highlights a strong desire to get away from the current situation and all its problems. The repetition of "on the run" underscores the urgency and determination to flee, suggesting a need for distance and a fresh start.

[Verse 2: Dave Bayley]

Never look for trouble, but I keep stepping in it
I wish I could keep my loafers clean for a minute

But the baggage keeps on coming like your glitter in the kitchen
Or the sand inside my shoe that I can't quite get rid of
Now I'm burning rubber with the wind in my face
I got fake moustaches, keep 'em new every day
Thirty million hundred thousand light years away
But the sadness is behind me with his own wheelie case
Deep in Alabama and I cruise faster than
Faster than the memories of you if I can
Don't abort the mission, Dave, I made my decision
And you'll feel better if you think I sleep with the fishes

In this verse, the narrator reflects on how trouble seems to find them even when they try to avoid it. They use metaphors like glitter and sand to describe persistent problems they can’t shake off. They’re now speeding away from their issues, using disguises like fake mustaches to hide their identity. They imagine being far away, escaping their sadness and memories. The mention of "sleep with the fishes" implies leaving behind everything, potentially even disappearing completely, to make others feel better about their absence.

[Pre-Chorus: Dave Bayley]

There's no fixing this
Thanks for all the fish
I'll go and you'll forget this
'Cause them's the consequences

This pre-chorus reiterates that the situation is beyond repair and acknowledges that leaving is the only option. The phrase "thanks for all the fish" again indicates a departure, with the expectation that people will eventually move on and forget about them.

[Chorus: Dave Bayley]

Ooh, run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run

The chorus's extensive repetition of "on the run" drives home the theme of escaping and constantly being on the move. It emphasizes the narrator's need to get away and the relentless pursuit of freedom from their problems. This constant repetition reflects a sense of urgency and the desire to leave behind everything that’s troubling them.

[Bridge: Dave Bayley]

For two moments, I feel so great
'Cause there's no more worries, no spinning plates
Somehow I feel more than ten feet
Taller instantaneously
It all seems smaller, so far away
And I miss that noise you make when you sleep
I turn back now, my scars and my stains
And I'm back before you know I escaped

In the bridge, the narrator briefly feels free and uplifted, with worries disappearing and a sense of feeling larger than life. They reflect on how things that once seemed significant now feel distant and insignificant. The mention of missing someone’s presence and the realization of returning to their past self suggests a moment of nostalgia and reflection before ultimately feeling like they’ve successfully escaped.

[Pre-Chorus: Dave Bayley]

There's no fixing this
Thanks for all the fish
I'll go and you'll forget this
'Cause them's the consequences

This pre-chorus reaffirms the narrator’s belief that their situation cannot be fixed and that leaving is the only solution. It’s about resigning to the fact that their departure will lead to others eventually forgetting about them, accepting the consequences of their actions.

[Chorus: Dave Bayley]

Ooh, I'm going on the run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run

This final chorus reinforces the narrator's ongoing escape from their troubles. The repetition serves to highlight the relentless and repetitive nature of their running away, symbolizing their continuous effort to flee from their issues and find solace. It emphasizes the sense of urgency and commitment to leaving behind everything that has caused them pain.

On the Run Song Credits & Production Details

Song Title	On the Run
Singer(s)	Glass Animals
Musician(s)	Dave Bayley
Lyricist(s)	Dave Bayley
Language	English

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