Run to the Water
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oh desert speak to my heart oh woman of the earth maker of children who weep for love maker of this birth 'til your deepest secrets are known to me I will not be moved I will not be moved "don't try to find the answer when there ain't no question here brother let your heart be wounded and give no mercy to your fear" adam and eve live down the street from me babylon is every town it's as crazy as it's ever been love's a stranger all around in a moment we lost our minds here and lay our spirit down today we lived a thousand years all we have is now run to the water and find me there burnt to the core but not broken we'll cut through the madness of these streets below the moon these streets below the moon and I will never leave you 'til we can say, "this world was just a dream we were sleepin' now we are awake" 'til we can say in a moment we lost our minds here and dreamt the world was round a million mile fall from grace thank god we missed the ground run to the water and find me there burnt to the core but not broken we'll cut through the madness of these streets below the moon with a nuclear fire of love in our hearts yeah, I can see it now lord out beyond all the breakin' of waves and the tribulation it's a place and the home of ascended souls who swam out there in love! run to the water and find me there burnt to the core but not broken we'll cut through the madness of these streets below the moon with a nuclear fire of love in our hearts rest easy baby, rest easy and recognize it all as light and rainbows smashed to smithereens and be happy run to the water (and find me there) run to the water
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Written by: Edward Joel Kowalczyk, Chad David Taylor, Chad Alan Gracey, Patrick Michael Dahlheimer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Run to the Water" was released as part of Live's album called "The Distance to Here". This album was the group's fourth studio album.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 1999. It was the second single to be released from the album.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the top of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States in early 2000; it held this position for four weeks.
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European SuccessThe single also found success in Europe. It charted within the top 10 in the Netherlands and the top 100 in Belgium and the UK.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Martin Weisz.
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Song LengthThe album version of the song has a length of 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
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AttributionThis song was credited to the full band, although it was written by Live's singer Ed Kowalczyk.
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Rescue ImageryThe song contains a lot of ocean and water imagery, with lyrics suggesting that someone is seeking relief or rescuing from their current situation.
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Artistic ComparisonMusic critics have often compared "Run to the Water" to the work of U2, remarking on its soaring chorus and emotive performance.
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Live Performances"Run to the Water" has been a mainstay in Live's setlists on tour, indicating its popularity among fans.
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