Lyric discussion by beni_ffaf 

Cover art for Run lyrics by Snow Patrol

It doesn't actually matter what the true meaning of a song is though. People relate to different songs in all kinds of ways, and people just state what they get from the song and how it relates to them.

The real meaning doesn't matter, it's what you get from it that's the important thing

I agree that people get/read what they want from a song irrespective of its true meaning. This song is written so beautifully that its easy for everyone to have their own interpretations.

I personally feel that it is about losing or leaving someone you love. Until this year though, I really didn't appreciate how moving this song is.

Having lost my father in the summer, i can see the lyrics from that point of view. I imagine it is exactly how my Mother feels or felt on the day it happened, wanting him to wake up (light up) and...

Agreed.

@beni_ffaf @pandaeyes Logged in just to upvote your comment! Such a beautiful detailed breakdown of the meaning :) Can totally relate!