Run! Lyrics – WILLOW

[Chorus]
I can’t get out
No, no, I can’t get out
No, I can’t get out
This pattern, it’s maddening
Making a tragedy happen that’s not even real
Oh no, I can’t get out
Oh, oh, I can’t get out

[Verse 1]
Stop looking at me as if I’m your friend
And please stop talking to me like I’ll let you in

With every breath that I take, I spiral around and around
And then down and I’m not ever fighting back
Against the intrusive thoughts, clarity can’t be bought
Oh no, I won’t get out
I won’t get, I won’t get

[Chorus]
I can’t get out
No, no, I can’t get out
No, I can’t get out
This pattern, it’s maddening
Making a tragedy happen that’s not even real
Oh no, I can’t get out
Oh, oh, I can’t get out

[Verse 2]
Stop looking at me as if I’m your friend
And please stop talking to me like I’ll let you in
And every word that you say, I’ll twist it around and around
And then down until I can’t recognize you
Give in to intrusive thoughts, clarity can’t be bought
Oh no, I won’t get out
I won’t get, I won’t get

[Chorus]

I can’t get out
No, no, I can’t get out
No

[Outro]
I’ma run, run, run, I’m running, I’m running
I’ma run, run, run, I’m running, I’ll run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’ma run, running
I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’ma run, running
I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run, run (I don’t wanna leave)
And I’ma run, run, run, I’m running, I’ll run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’ma run, running (But I don’t wanna stay)
I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run (I don’t wanna stay)
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run (I don’t wanna leave)
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run (I don’t wanna leave)
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’ma run, running (But I don’t wanna stay)
I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run, run
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run (I don’t wanna leave)
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’ma run, running (But I don’t wanna stay)
I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run (I don’t wanna stay)
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run (I don’t wanna leave)
And I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run (I don’t wanna leave)
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’ma run, running (But I don’t wanna stay)
I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, run
And I’ma run, run, run, I’m running, I’m running (I don’t wanna leave)
I’ma run, run, run, I’m running, I’ll run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’ma run, running (But I don’t wanna stay)
I’ma run, run, run, I’ma run, running, uh

[Chorus]
The chorus reflects a feeling of entrapment and frustration. The repetition of “I can’t get out” emphasizes the inability to escape from a harmful pattern of thought or behavior. The mention of a maddening pattern creating a tragedy that isn’t real suggests the torment of being caught in a cycle of self-destructive thoughts or actions.

[Verse 1]
The verse delves into the struggle against intrusive thoughts and the feeling of being misunderstood by others. The persona feels pressured by others to conform or open up, but they resist, feeling like they’re spiraling further into their own thoughts. Despite this, they refuse to give in, recognizing the importance of maintaining their own clarity and autonomy.

[Chorus]
This repetition of the chorus reinforces the feeling of being trapped and unable to break free from the cycle of negativity or harmful patterns. The desperation in the repetition of “I can’t get out” underscores the emotional intensity of the struggle.

[Verse 2]
Similar to the first verse, this one emphasizes the pressure from external sources, represented by the plea to stop looking and talking as if the persona will let others in. There’s a sense of distortion and confusion in the way the persona perceives others’ words and intentions, highlighting the impact of intrusive thoughts on their perception of reality.

[Chorus]
This abbreviated chorus reiterates the sense of confinement and frustration expressed earlier, emphasizing the feeling of being stuck without escape.

[Outro]
The outro shifts towards a declaration of determination to break free. The repetition of “I’ma run” symbolizes a desire for liberation and escape from the confines of negative thoughts and influences. Despite the reluctance to leave or stay, the persona commits to running, suggesting a journey towards self-discovery and freedom. The repetition of “I don’t wanna leave” and “But I don’t wanna stay” captures the ambivalence and complexity of the emotional struggle. Ultimately, the persona chooses to run, signaling a desire for change and growth, even if it’s daunting or uncertain.