Monday, September 24, 2012

Interpretation of Lyrics "I Run to You"

So, I had this weird mind thing where I interpret the lyrics to a secular song in a religious sense.  I think I'm going to start a series where I give my interpretations to different songs.
This post is Lady Antebellum's "I Run to You."
Before I begin, let me take a moment to rant and rave about Lady Antebellum.  Lady Antebellum is my favorite country group ever.  I love them sooooo much.  I love them more than any country artist or group.  Normally when you are a fan of an artist, there are one or two songs that you dislike.  I have never heard a Lady A song that I have not instantly feel in love with and wanted to listen to it on repeat all day.   The music is so good and the vocals are amazing.   Gah I love them.   Here is a link to the video if you care to have a listen to the original song. http://youtu.be/Rs38lKxmtI4
Now to the lyrics.
I run from hate
I run from prejudice
I run from pessimists
But I run too late

I run my life
Or is it running me?
Run from my past, I run too fast
Or too slow it seems

When lies become the truth
That's when I run to you

[Chorus]
This world keeps spinning faster
Into a new disaster so I run to you
I run to you, baby
And when it all starts coming undone
Baby, you're the only one I run to
I run to you

We run on fumes
Your life and mine
Like the sands of time
Slippin' right on through
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/l/lady_antebellum/i_run_to_you.html ]
And our love's the only truth
That's why I run to you

Now I know this is a lovely love song.  And I love it for that but I also think it can symbolize our relationship with God. 

First Verse:
We can try to avoid prejudice, pessimists or trials in our life.  But sometimes we are faced with trials of many kinds.   "I run my life or is it running me?" We say we are in control but it can seem that we have no control of what is going on.  When we can't tell right from wrong anymore we turn to Him.  

Chorus:
The world keeps on turning and it seems like there is a new disaster waiting for us.  But if we turn our eyes on God we can pull through it.  
    My alternate lyrics:
               "This world keeps on spinning faster
                  Into a new disaster so I run to You
                  I run to you Jesus
                  And when it all starts coming undone
                 Jesus  you're the only one I run to
                   I run to You."

Last Verse & Tag:
We can run on prayers and the love of God just like the children of Israel.  
"And our love's the only truth, That's why I run to you. "  God's love is the only truth and the one thing that we can be sure will never fail.  
If we feel like our world is coming undone, all we have to do is keep our eyes on the prize.  An eternity with our heavenly father.  That thought alone should be enough to keep us going no matter how dire our situation may be.  

Courts Mcgee

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