Run – English Lyrics

• By: Sugarland, Matt Nathanson

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in "Run," a compelling duet by Sugarland and Matt Nathanson, to explore modern English expressions of intense passion and undeniable attraction. This song offers rich, often evocative, lyrical content perfect for understanding nuanced romantic vocabulary and the art of storytelling through song. Its blend of pop-rock and country influences, combined with the powerful vocal chemistry, makes it a unique and engaging piece for language learners.

[English]

♪ I WANNA WATCH YOU UNDRESS ♪

♪ I WANNA WATCH YOU GLOW ♪

♪ LET YOUR HAIR DOWN ♪

♪ ALL AROUND, COVER US BOTH ♪

♪ YOU COME IN A WAVE ♪

♪ WE CRASH AND WE ROLL ♪

♪ YOU SURROUND ME, PULL ME, DROWN ME, SWALLOW ME WHOLE ♪

♪ YOU TURN, TURN, TURN, TURNING ME ON ♪

♪ LIKE A SLOW FIRE BURN ♪

♪ KNOW THAT IT'S WRONG ♪

♪ STILL I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

♪ YEAH, I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

♪ YOU PULL ME IN CLOSE ♪

♪ YOU BUCKLE MY KNEES ♪

♪ I SHAKE AND I SHIVER JUST TO FEEL YOU BREATHE ♪

♪ YOU TRACE MY LINES ♪

♪ (YOU TRACE YOUR LINES) ♪

♪ STIRRING MY SOUL ♪

♪ SHOOT SPARKS AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD ♪

♪ AND I WATCH IT EXPLODE ♪

♪ (I WATCH YOU, I WATCH YOU) ♪

♪ YOU TURN, TURN, TURN, TURNING ME ON ♪

♪ LIKE A SLOW FIRE BURN ♪

♪ KNOW THAT IT'S WRONG ♪

♪ STILL I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

♪ YEAH, I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

♪ I'M AMAZING WHEN YOU'RE BESIDE ME ♪

♪ I AM SO MUCH MORE ♪

♪ AND I FEEL YOUR FINGERS ♪

♪ POUND LIKE THUNDER ♪

♪ I AM SO MUCH MORE ♪

♪ SO MUCH MORE ♪

♪ TURN, TURN, TURN, TURNING ME ON ♪

♪ LIKE A SLOW FIRE BURN ♪

♪ KNOW THAT IT'S WRONG ♪

♪ STILL I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

♪ TURN, TURN, TURN, TURNING ME ON ♪

♪ LIKE A SLOW FIRE BURN ♪

♪ KNOW THAT IT'S WRONG ♪

♪ STILL I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

♪ YEAH, I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

♪ STILL I RUN, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT BACK TO YOU ♪

♪ TURNING ME ON ♪

♪ LIKE A SLOW FIRE BURN ♪

MATT NATHANSON!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot noun - an instance of running
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to look at something for a period of time noun - an act of watching
hair /hɛər/ A1	noun - the fine threads that grow on the skin of a person or animal
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a moving ridge on the surface of water verb - to move one's hand or arm from side to side in greeting or farewell.
roll /rəʊl/ A2	verb - to move by turning over and over noun - an act of rolling
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to move or cause to move in a circular direction noun - an act of turning
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - the state of burning
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct
knees /niːz/ A2	noun - the joint between the thigh and the lower leg
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - to move quickly from side to side or up and down
soul /səʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a person
stirring /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/ B1	adjective - evoking strong feelings verb - to move a spoon or other utensil to mix
explode /ɪkˈspləʊd/ B1	verb - to burst or shatter violently
amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing great surprise or wonder
fingers /ˈfɪŋɡərz/ A1	noun - each of the four slender digits of the hand
thunder /ˈθʌndər/ A2	noun - a loud rumbling sound
glow /ɡləʊ/ B1	verb - to emit light noun - a soft, steady light

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I **WANNA** WATCH YOU UNDRESS ♪

  ➔ Contraction and Modal Verb ('wanna' for 'want to')

  ➔ The contraction 'wanna' is a shortened form of 'want to', common in informal English. It also indicates the singer's desire.

• ♪ LET YOUR HAIR DOWN ♪

  ➔ Imperative Mood (command/request)

  ➔ The verb 'let' is used in the imperative mood to give a command or make a request.

• ♪ YOU COME IN A WAVE ♪

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ Used to describe a general truth or a repeated action. In this context, it creates a vivid imagery.

• ♪ YOU **SURROUND** ME, PULL ME, DROWN ME, SWALLOW ME WHOLE ♪

  ➔ Parallel Structure (series of verbs)

  ➔ The verbs 'surround, pull, drown, and swallow' are all in the same form (base form) creating parallelism for emphasis.

• ♪ YOU **TURN**, TURN, TURN, TURNING ME ON ♪

  ➔ Repetition and Gerund

  ➔ Repetition of 'turn' emphasizes the effect. 'Turning' is a gerund, functioning as a verb form but acting as a noun in this context.

• ♪ LIKE **A SLOW FIRE BURN** ♪

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase uses 'like' to draw a comparison between the emotional experience and the process of a slow fire burning.

• ♪ STILL I **RUN**, RUN, RUN, RUN RIGHT INTO YOU ♪

  ➔ Emphasis through Repetition

  ➔ The repetition of 'run' emphasizes the persistent action and the singer's desire to be with the person addressed.

• ♪ YOU BUCKLE MY **KNEES** ♪

  ➔ Object Pronoun (My)

  ➔ 'My' is used to show possession of the noun 'knees', which is affected by the action.

• ♪ I SHAKE AND I SHIVER JUST TO **FEEL** YOU BREATHE ♪

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ 'To feel' expresses the reason or purpose for shaking and shivering.

• ♪ **SHOOT SPARKS** AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD ♪

  ➔ Figurative Language / Metaphor

  ➔ The phrase uses figurative language, comparing the passion and intensity of the relationship to shooting sparks.