From the recording A Dangling Thread
They say there’s a light at the end of things… This song hears all that and nods politely. Then it tightens its laces. It’s not about trying to outrun death. It’s about trying to stay in conversation with life for as long as possible.
Lyrics
I’m quite a stubborn person who does not like to be told, yeah no one’s gonna tell me what to do
So if I’m coming to my end, the Pearly Gates behold, Well even as St Peter waves me through
I’m running from the light,
Runnin Runnin Ooh Runnin Runnin
there’s still so many things I have to try
And I’m not gonna slow down ‘til I’m done, ooh
I’m running from the light, Oh I will never give up on this life, a world full of adventure waits for you Keep running from the light
I always dig my heals in I will not turn up my toes, but maybe it’s not Heaven where I’m due
So if I face a fiery end Hell’s Gate’s about to close, well even with the devil in plain view
I’m running from the light,
Runnin Runnin Ooh Runnin Runnin
there’s still so many things I have to try
And I’m not gonna slow down ‘til I’m done, ooh
I’m running from the light, Oh I will never give up on this life, a world full of adventure waits for you Keep running from the light
Runnin Runnin Ooh
They say that as you near the end, you see a blinding light, that beckons you towards the other side
But even when Death’s at my door, I’m putting up a fight, I’ll turn around and take it in my stride
I’ll try, I’ll fly, and I’ll cry, ooh keep running from the light
Runnin Runnin Ooh Runnin Runnin
There’s still so many things I have to try, And I’m not gonna slow down ‘til I’m done, ooh
I’m running from the light, Oh I will never give up on this life, a world full of adventure waits for you
It’s true, if you do ooh, keep running from the light –
Runnin Runnin Ooh