The Runner
Foals
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Shadow, see how far I go (Step by step I'll keep it up, I won't slow, I gotta go) Through the embers, through the rows (Every shadow step I take, I'll make sure that I won't break) Show them all just what I know (While the years they come and go, I won't let myself get slow) 'Cause they all just come and go (Every step that I will take, I'll make sure that I won't break) Oh, if I fall down, fall down Then I know to keep on running Oh, if I fall down, fall down Then I know to keep on running And if it hurts don't let it show (Step by step I'll keep it up, I won't slow I gotta go) While the seasons come and go (Every shadow step I take, I'll make sure that I won't break) Shadow chiaroscuro (While the years they come and go, I won't let myself get slow) When I, when I fall down, fall down Then I know to keep on running Oh, when I fall down, fall down Won't you come to keep me running? Yeah, I keep on running Well, I keep on running Loneliness of the long distance runner Shadow, come closer, so I'll go on further Loneliness of the long distance runner Shadow, come closer, so I'll go on further Loneliness of the long distance runner Shadow, come closer, so I'll go on further Loneliness of the long distance runner Shadow, come closer, so I'll go on further Oh, when I fall down, fall down Then I know to keep on running Oh, If I fall down, fall down Then I know to keep on running (whoa) Fall down, when I slow down (keep on running) Slow down (and we keep on running) Oh, slow down (and we keep on running) When I fall down, oh (keep on running) We keep on running And we keep on running And we keep on running
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Written by: Edwin Thomas Congreave, Jack William Bevan, James Andrew Smith, Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis
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15 facts about this song
Album"The Runner" is the third single from Foals' 2019 album "Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2".
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List PlacementThis song went straight to the top of the "A List" on the BBC Radio 1 playlist.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Yannis Philippakis' fascination with marathons and long-distance running, symbolizing resilience, perseverance, and endurance.
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VariationsAn alternate version of "The Runner" was also released, called "RUFUS Mix".
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AchievementsThis powerful track peaked at number 75 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Runner" features lead vocalist Yannis Philippakis running in a desert while battling with an opposing version of himself.
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Musical CompositionMusically, "The Runner" is a fusion of hard rock, anthem rock, and math rock with a psychedelic feel.
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FormationFoals was formed in Oxford, England in 2005, giving the song a unique British indie rock sound.
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Lyrics AnalysisThe lyrics explore the themes of self-destruction, the inner fight with oneself and the determination to move forward whatever the situation may be.
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ReviewsCritics praised "The Runner" for its energy, with NME describing it as "a sinister, thrashing, goth-tinged anthem."
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ReleasesThe song was released on 5th September 2019, under the Warner Records label.
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PopularitySince its release, "The Runner" has amassed millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
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Band MembersDuring the creation of "The Runner," Foals consisted of members Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, Edwin Congreave, with Philippakis also serving as the primary songwriter.
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Live PerformancesFoals' live performances of "The Runner" at music festivals and gigs contribute greatly to the song's electrifying and energetic vibe.
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Personal EndeavourYannis Philippakis, lead vocalist mentioned in an interview that the song is partly a personal endeavor and his wrestling with his own demons.
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