Run for Cover
The Killers
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What have you gathered to report to your progenitors? Are your excuses any better than your senator's? He held a conference and his wife was standing by his side He did her dirty but no-one died I saw Sonny Liston on the street last night Black-fisted and strong singing Redemption Song He motioned me to the sky I heard heaven and thunder cry Run for cover Run while you can, baby, don't look back You gotta run for cover Don't be afraid of the fear, that's a played out trap, man You know you're not the only one And don't look back, just run for cover What are you waiting for, a kiss or an apology? You think by now you'd have an A in toxicology It's hard to pack the car when all you do is shame us It's even harder when the dirtbag's famous I saw my mother on the street last night All pretty and strong, singing 'The Road Is Long' I said 'momma I know you've tried' But she fell on her knees and cried Run for cover Run while you can, baby, don't look back You gotta run for cover Don't be afraid of the fear, that's a played out trap, man I know you're not the only one Don't look back, just run for cover And there was nothing she wouldn't give Just to trust him with her nightmares, with her dreams She's running She's running Just to trust him He got a big smile, he's fake news Just run for cover, you've got nothing left to lose Run for cover Run while you can, baby, don't look back You gotta run for cover Don't be afraid of the fear, that's a played out trap, man You know you're not the only one And don't look back, just run for cover Run Run (You know you're not the only) Run for cover
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Written by: ALEX CAMERON, BOB MARLEY, BRANDON FLOWERS, GARRET LEE, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI, STUART DAVID PRICE
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Run for Cover" was officially released as a single on July 28, 2017.
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Album AppearanceThe song is a part of the band's fifth studio album "Wonderful Wonderful," which was released on September 22, 2017.
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Song OriginThe song had been in the works for nearly a decade, with the first verse written during the sessions for the band's 2008 album "Day & Age."
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Popularity"Run for Cover" reached number six on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs airplay chart in December 2017.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are widely believed to reference the infamous incident involving former professional football player O.J. Simpson.
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Genre"Run for Cover" is categorized as an alternative rock song, showcasing the band's signature blend of new wave and heartland rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Run for Cover" was released on August 31, 2017, featuring a woman running from a man, reflective of the song's title.
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Musical CompositionPredictably energetic, "Run for Cover" uses fast-paced verses, quick drum beats, and powerful guitar riffs characteristic of The Killers' style, making it an anthemic, 'run-for-the-hills' track that's bound to get any listener's heart pumping.
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PerformanceThe song was performed live for the first time at a surprise show in Atlantic City on June 10, 2017.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Run for Cover" for its driving energy, catchy chorus, and insightful lyrics. It was highlighted for its return to the anthemic rock sound characteristic of the band's early discography.
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