Run for Your Life

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About Run for Your Life

"Run for Your Life" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was written primarily by John Lennon, though credited to "Lennon–McCartney".


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Well, I'd rather see you dead, little girl
Than to be with another man
You better keep your head, little girl
Or you won't know where I am

You better run for your life if you can, little girl
Hide your head in the sand, little girl
Catch you with another man
That's the end'a little girl

Well, you know that I'm a wicked guy
And I was born with a jealous mind
And I can't spend my whole life
Trying just to make you toe the line

You better run for your life if you can, little girl
Hide your head in the sand, little girl
Catch you with another man
That's the end'a little girl

Let this be a sermon
I mean everything I've said
Baby, I'm determined
And I'd rather see you dead

You better run for your life if you can, little girl
Hide your head in the sand, little girl
Catch you with another man
That's the end'a little girl

I'd rather see you dead, little girl
Than to be with another man
You better keep your head, little girl
Or you won't know where I am

You better run for your life if you can, little girl
Hide your head in the sand, little girl
Catch you with another man
That's the end'a little girl
Na, na, na
Na, na, na
Na, na, na
Na, na, na

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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10 facts about this song

Authorship
"Run For Your Life" was primarily written by John Lennon, though it is officially credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership.
Album Appearance
The song appears on the Beatles' 1965 album "Rubber Soul."
Inspirational Source
The opening line of the song, "Well, I'd rather see you dead little girl, than to see you with another man," was taken from Elvis Presley’s 1955 song "Baby Let's Play House."
Controversial Lyrics
Despite its catchy melody, the song's lyrics have been criticized for their threatening undertone towards a woman who would dare to leave the singer.
Lennon's Regret
In multiple interviews, John Lennon expressed regret over writing the song, even describing it as his "least favorite Beatles song" in a 1973 interview with "Rolling Stone."
Track Listing
"Run for Your Life" is the last track on the "Rubber Soul" album.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song, including the Cowboy Junkies and Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
Live Performances
The Beatles never performed "Run For Your Life" live.
Recording Information
The song was recorded in three takes in a single record session, on October 12, 1965.
Beatles' Favorites
Even though John Lennon didn't like the song, George Harrison stated in the "Anthology" that he thought "Run for Your Life" was a "pretty good song."

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