Meaning and Lyrics of run! by WILLOW

Song Lyrics meaning of run! by WILLOW

About WILLOW

WILLOW is an American singer, songwriter, and actress born on October 31, 2000. She is the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and began her music career at a young age. WILLOW gained recognition for her unique blend of alternative R&B, pop, and indie music. She released her debut album “ARDIPITHECUS” in 2015 and has since continued to create music that pushes boundaries and explores new sounds. One of WILLOW’s popular songs is “run!”, which showcases her ethereal vocals and introspective lyrics. The song is a reflection of her experimental and genre-defying approach to music, and has been well-received by both fans and critics alike. WILLOW continues to evolve as an artist, exploring different styles and collaborating with a variety of musicians across genres.

Meaning of run! by WILLOW

“Run!” by WILLOW portrays a deep emotional struggle with patterns or habits that create a sense of entrapment and emotional turmoil. The song’s chorus repeatedly emphasizes the inability to break out from this cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors, describing it as maddening and leading to the creation of tragedies that are not even real. This could suggest a psychological battle with one’s own mind or inner demons.

In the first verse, WILLOW expresses a desire to break away from someone’s expectation of closeness or friendship and rejects the idea of letting that person in. The imagery of spiraling downward and feeling unable to fight back against intrusive thoughts highlights a sense of being overwhelmed and consumed by negative emotions or past experiences. The mention of clarity being unattainable indicates a struggle to find peace or resolution within oneself.

The chorus repeats the theme of feeling trapped and unable to escape this cycle, emphasizing the distress and frustration of being caught in a pattern that feels beyond control. The artist conveys a sense of hopelessness in the face of these mental struggles, indicating a sense of resignation to the situation.

The second verse mirrors the sentiments of the first, reiterating the rejection of false intimacy and the twisted perception of others’ words. The inability to recognize the person being spoken to suggests a distortion of reality or a deep sense of mistrust in relationships. The refusal to give in to intrusive thoughts yet feeling unable to break free underscores the internal conflict being depicted.

The outro of the song emphasizes the idea of running, symbolizing a desire to escape or avoid confronting the pain and struggles being faced. The repetition of the word “run” conveys a sense of urgency and restlessness, with the artist seemingly torn between wanting to leave and wanting to stay in this cycle of inner turmoil. The conflicting emotions portrayed in the outro reflect a complicated and intense struggle with unresolved issues, indicating a longing for freedom yet also a fear of facing what lies ahead.

Overall, “Run!” by WILLOW delves into themes of emotional entrapment, mental anguish, and the complex feelings associated with trying to break free from self-destructive patterns. The lyrics suggest a poignant journey of grappling with internal conflicts and the desire for liberation from one’s own mind.

Lyrics of run! by 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’m a run, run, run, I’m runnin’, I’m runnin’
I'm a run, run, run, I’m runnin’, I’ll run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’m a run, runnin'
I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’m a run, runnin'
I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run, run (I don't wanna leave)
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm runnin, I'll run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’m a run, runnin' (But I don't wanna stay)
I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run (I don't wanna stay)
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run (I don't wanna leave)
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run (I don't wanna leave)
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’m a run, runnin' (But I don't wanna stay)
I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run, run
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run (I don't wanna leave)
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’m a run, runnin' (But I don't wanna stay)
I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run (I don't wanna stay)
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run (I don't wanna leave)
And I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run (I don't wanna leave)
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’m a run, runnin' (But I don't wanna stay)
I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, run
And I'm a run, run, run, I’m runnin’, I’m runnin’ (I don't wanna leave)
I'm a run, run, run, I’m runnin’, I’ll run
I’ll run forever, I’ll run, I’m a run, runnin' (But I don't wanna stay)
I'm a run, run, run, I'm a run, runnin', uh

Discography WILLOW

empathogen

Release: 2024-05-03
Label: Three Six Zero Recordings
Popularity: 👏👏👏
1. home (feat. jon batiste)
2. ancient girl
3. symptom of life
4. the fear is not real
5. false self
6. pain for fun (feat. st vincent)
7. no words 1 & 2
8. down
9. run!
10. between i and she
11. “I know that face.”
12. b i g f e e l i n g s
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a

Release: 2022-10-07
Label: Three Six Zero Recordings
Popularity: 👏👏
1. it’s my fault
2. Falling Endlessly
3. curious/furious
4. WHY?
5.
6. Split
7. hover like a GODDESS
8. ur a
9. Perfectly Not Close To Me (ft. Yves Tumor)
10. No Control
11. BATSHIT!
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lately I feel EVERYTHING

Release: 2021-07-16
Label: MSFTSMusic / Roc Nation Records, LLC
Popularity: 👏👏
1. t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l feat. Travis Barker
2. F**K You
3. Gaslight feat. Travis Barker
4. don’t SAVE ME
5. naïve
6. Lipstick
7. Come Home feat. Ayla Tesler-Mabé
8. 4ever
9. XTRA feat. Tierra Whack
10. G R O W (WILLOW & Avril Lavigne feat. Travis Barker)
11. ¡BREAKOUT! feat. Cherry Glaze
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empathogen

Release: 2024-05-03
Label: Three Six Zero Recordings
Popularity: 👏👏👏
1. home (feat. jon batiste)
2. ancient girl
3. symptom of life
4. the fear is not real
5. false self
6. pain for fun (feat. st vincent)
7. no words 1 & 2
8. down
9. run!
10. between i and she
11. “I know that face.”
12. b i g f e e l i n g s
Tracklist Collapse

a

Release: 2022-10-07
Label: Three Six Zero Recordings
Popularity: 👏👏
1. it’s my fault
2. Falling Endlessly
3. curious/furious
4. WHY?
5.
6. Split
7. hover like a GODDESS
8. ur a
9. Perfectly Not Close To Me (ft. Yves Tumor)
10. No Control
11. BATSHIT!
Tracklist Collapse

lately I feel EVERYTHING

Release: 2021-07-16
Label: MSFTSMusic / Roc Nation Records, LLC
Popularity: 👏👏👏
1. t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l feat. Travis Barker
2. F**K You
3. Gaslight feat. Travis Barker
4. don’t SAVE ME
5. naïve
6. Lipstick
7. Come Home feat. Ayla Tesler-Mabé
8. 4ever
9. XTRA feat. Tierra Whack
10. G R O W (WILLOW & Avril Lavigne feat. Travis Barker)
11. ¡BREAKOUT! feat. Cherry Glaze
Tracklist Collapse
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