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Lyrics of Ready to Run by One Direction
verse
There′s a lightning in your eyes I can't deny
Then there′s me inside a sinking boat, running out of time
Without you, I'll never make it out alive
But I know, yes, I know, we'll be alright
There′s a devil in your smile, it′s chasing me
And every time I turn around, it's only gaining speed
There′s a moment when you finally realize
There's no way you can change the rolling tide
But I know, yes, I know, that I′ll be fine
chorus
This time I'm ready to run (Oh-oh)
Escape from the city and follow the sun
′Cause I wanna be yours
Don't you wanna be mine?
I don't wanna get lost in the dark of the night
This time I′m ready to run (Oh-oh)
Wherever you are, is the place I belong
′Cause I wanna be free
And I wanna be young
I will never look back, now I'm ready to run
I′m ready to run
verse
There's a future in my life I can′t foresee
Unless, of course, I stay on course and keep you next to me
There will always be the kind that criticize
But I know, yes, I know, we'll be alright
chorus
This time I′m ready to run (Oh-oh)
Escape from the city and follow the sun
'Cause I wanna be yours
Don't you wanna be mine?
I don′t wanna get lost in the dark of the night
This time I′m ready to run (Oh-oh)
Wherever you are, is the place I belong
'Cause I wanna be free
And I wanna be young
I will never look back, now I′m ready to run
bridge
This time I'm ready to run (Ready to run)
I′d give everything that I got for your love
chorus
This time I'm ready to run
Escape from the city and follow the sun
′Cause I wanna be yours
Don't you wanna be mine?
I don't wanna get lost in the dark of the night
This time I′m ready to run (This time I′m ready to run)
Wherever you are, is the place I belong
'Cause I wanna be free
And I wanna be young
I will never look back, now I′m ready to run
Writer(s): Julian Bunetta, Jamie Scott, Liam James Payne, Louis William Tomlinson, John Henry Ryan
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The song 'Ready to Run' by One Direction talks about facing challenges and uncertainties in life, symbolized by a sinking boat and a devil in the smile. It conveys a message of determination to move forward, escape from negativity, and embrace freedom and youthfulness, all while being ready to confront whatever comes their way.
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Themes
Desire for freedom
• I wanna be free
• Escape from the city and follow the sun
• This time I'm ready to run
• I will never look back, now I'm ready to run
Love and connection
• 'Cause I wanna be yours
• Don't you wanna be mine?
• Wherever you are, is the place I belong
Overcoming challenges
• But I know, yes, I know, we'll be alright
• Without you, I'll never make it out alive
• There will always be the kind that criticize
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Moods
Love, freedom, empowerment, hope, reflection
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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FOUR (Deluxe)
Album • 2014 • 16 tracks
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