In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Fast lane
High speed
On the grind
24/7
No time, always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money
So much jibber-jabber's cloggin' up our soul
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
Keep on workin' 'til we're dead
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
In style
Profile
Got to buy
The new Cavalli
Keep the skin tight and the booty in the air
Don't stop the party
The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
Keep on workin' 'til we're dead
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
Where you runnin', girl?
I see you up there
Oh, you up on that stage
You up there
I saw ya!
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
Keep on workin' 'til we're dead
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
(Yeah! Yeah!)
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
We keep on workin' 'til we're dead!
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
(Yeah! Yeah!)
(Where are we runnin'?)
(Whoo!)
(Where are we runnin'?)
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
(Where are we runnin'?)
High speed
On the grind
24/7
No time, always runnin' here and there
Chasin' the money
So much jibber-jabber's cloggin' up our soul
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
Keep on workin' 'til we're dead
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
In style
Profile
Got to buy
The new Cavalli
Keep the skin tight and the booty in the air
Don't stop the party
The road is paved but narrow
I hope we all get home
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
Keep on workin' 'til we're dead
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
Where you runnin', girl?
I see you up there
Oh, you up on that stage
You up there
I saw ya!
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
Keep on workin' 'til we're dead
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
(Yeah! Yeah!)
(Where are we runnin'?)
We need some time to clear our head
(Where are we runnin'?)
We keep on workin' 'til we're dead!
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
Where are we runnin' now?
(Yeah! Yeah!)
(Where are we runnin'?)
(Whoo!)
(Where are we runnin'?)
(Where are we runnin'?)
Ooh-wee-ooh-wee-ooh
(Where are we runnin'?)
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This is about our fast-paced society, "workin' til we're dead," wanting to buy material crap thinking it will satisfy our souls and not having any time to think about what life is really about.
Great song, it's got a good beat and sound. Definately one of my favorite Lenny songs! Oh, and I totally agree with you mmbs!