I RUN – English Lyrics

• By: HAVEN.

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of "I RUN" by HAVEN., a track that has stirred both viral fame and intriguing controversy. This U.K. garage hit offers a unique opportunity to explore modern electronic music while uncovering the complexities of its creation—including fascinating insights into vocal processing. Discover how a mysterious sound can ignite global discussions about art and technology, making "I RUN" a compelling listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of music production.

[English]

Come in closer, know that I'm a mess

Tangled up in wires

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run, I run

Falling deeper, I cannot confess

Drowning in the chaos

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run, I run

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper, eh, eh (mm)

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper

Come in closer, know that I'm a mess

Tangled up in wires

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run, I run

Falling deeper, I cannot confess

Drowning in the chaos

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run -

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper

Hm, mm-mm, mm

Hm, mm-mm, mm

Hm, mm-mm, mm

Hm, mm-mm, mm

Hm, mm-mm, mm

Hm, mm-mm, mm

Come in closer, know that I'm a mess

Tangled up in wires

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run, I run

Falling deeper, I cannot confess

I can't catch my breath

Come in closer, know that I'm a mess

Tangled up in wires

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run, I run

Falling deeper, I cannot confess

Drowning in the chaos

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run -

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper, catch my -

Deeper, deeper

Come in closer, know that I'm a mess

Tangled up in wires

I can't catch my breath

I run, I run, I run

Falling deeper, I cannot confess

I can't catch my breath

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mess /mes/ A2	noun - a state of disorder or confusion verb - to make untidy or disordered
tangle /ˈtæŋɡəl/ B1	verb - to become twisted together; to entwine adjective - complicated or confused; mixed up
wire /ˈwaɪər/ A2	noun - a thin strand of metal used to conduct electricity
catch /kætʃ/ B1	verb - to capture or seize noun - something that is captured; a snag
breath /brɛθ/ A1	noun - the air taken into the lungs
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot noun - an act or period of running; a sequence
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - to descend because of gravity noun - the act of descending; a drop
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the surface adverb - to a great depth (comparative: deeper)
confess /kənˈfɛs/ B2	verb - to admit something you have done or think, especially something secret or disallowed
drown /draʊn/ B2	verb - to die because you cannot breathe in water; to submerge completely
chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ C1	noun - complete disorder and confusion
close /kloʊz/ A2	verb - to bring together; to shut adjective - near in space or time
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of; to have information about
cannot /ˈkænɒt/ A2	modal verb - to be unable to; not able to
deeper /ˈdiːpər/ B1	adjective (comparative) - more deep; further down or in

Key Grammar Structures

• Come in closer, know that I'm a mess

  ➔ Imperative sentence

  ➔ The verb "Come" is in the imperative form, giving a direct command; "know" is also an imperative urging the listener to understand the speaker's state.

• I can't catch my breath

  ➔ Modal verb for inability (can't) + simple present

  ➔ "can't" is the contracted form of "cannot", a modal verb expressing inability; the verb "catch" stays in the base form after the modal.

• Tangled up in wires

  ➔ Past participle used as adjective (participle phrase)

  ➔ "Tangled" is a past participle that functions as an adjective describing the subject, creating a compact image of being "up in wires".

• I run, I run, I run

  ➔ Simple present repeated for emphasis

  ➔ "run" appears three times in the simple present, a stylistic device that stresses the feeling of endless motion.

• Falling deeper, I cannot confess

  ➔ Present participle clause + modal verb "cannot"

  ➔ "Falling" is a present participle that introduces an adverbial clause describing the manner; "cannot" is a modal verb expressing inability to confess.

• Drowning in the chaos

  ➔ Gerund phrase acting as subject complement

  ➔ "Drowning" is a gerund (verb + -ing) that functions like a noun, describing the state of being overwhelmed by "the chaos".

• Deeper, catch my -

  ➔ Elliptical imperative clause (object omitted)

  ➔ "catch" is an imperative verb, but the object after "my" is left out, creating a dramatic pause; listeners infer the missing word from context.

• I cannot confess

  ➔ Modal verb "cannot" + base verb (simple present)

  ➔ "cannot" expresses inability; after a modal, the main verb "confess" stays in its base form without "to".