On The Run

## Music Video

"**On The Run**" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Kelela. The song serves as the third single and fourth track on her sophomore studio album, Raven. It was released November 15, 2022. The song was released the same day the album was announced. "On The Run" is a upbeat electro-R&B song with many other mixed in genres such as dance, soul, and pop.

The song seems to be saying Kelela's partner is keeping secrets from her and thinks she doesn't know, however Kelela has been knowing ever since.

"On The Run" is track 4 through 14 on the average setlist for the 2023 RAVE:N tour.

## Background

On November 15, 2022, Kelela had announced her sophomore album titled Raven. Along the announcement, she has released the third single in favor of the album announcement, titled "On The Run" In the caption of the announcement, she had put "for today, go stream my new track ON THE RUN prod by @yovanlenz, myself, @kaytranada, @bam\_bii and @\_asmara\_. late night bonafied, slow whine certified. 🔊💥". On December 8, 2022, Kelela had released the music video for "On The Run". The video features Kelela in a car, driving with her friend. Later on, she seems to be stopped by lights behind her, and changes into different clothing. This may be a perspective of Kelela running away from her relationship due to her partner not wanting it.

## Lyrics

**[Intro]**

Baby, you're out on the run

**[Verse 1]**

Nothin' in this world could stop us right now

Nothin' in this world could make this wrong

Know you want me

I'm ready, but you're takin' too long

You're tryna play it off

I'm onto you, onto you, onto you, baby

**[Refrain]**

Open up, babe, to the sun

Open up, babe, we ain't done

Come out and touch the rays

Open up, babe, I'm the one

You stay on the run

But I'm onto you, onto you, onto you, baby

**[Chorus]**

You get around enough

Too busy actin' tough

I'ma lay it down

Come get me right now

I shouldn't have to try

Not gonna read your mind (Read your mind)

Give me a softer side (Softer, softer side)

I won't wait all night

If you come my way, I'ma want that fire (I won't wait all night)

But you're on the run

I don't wanna have a conversation (Wait all night)

I don't wanna wait

But you know I'm all thе way down

When you come my way

I'ma want that fire

**[Verse 2]**

Baby, you'vе been gone for so long

Baby, when it's on, you get so lost

You can't handle me (Can't handle me)

You love it when I'm comin' on strong

I saw you play it off

I'm onto you, onto you, onto you, baby

**[Refrain]**

Open up, babe, to the sun

Open up, babe, we ain't done

Come out and touch the rays

Open up, babe, I'm the one

You stay on the run

But I'm onto you, onto you, onto you, baby

**[Interlude]**

You're on the run

Takin' me out on the run

**[Bridge]**

When the lights go out

Get down low, wanna feel your mouth

Want another round

Feels so good when we're not allowed

How you holdin' up? (I'm onto you, babe)

I'm on the edge and I've had enough

What you doin', love? (I'm onto you, babe)

I'ma be home, but I won't wait all night

**[Chorus]**

You get around enough

Too busy actin' tough

I'ma lay you down

Come get me right now

I shouldn't have to try

Not gonna read your mind (Read your mind)

Give me a softer side (Softer, softer side)

I won't wait all night

If you come my way, I'ma want that fire

But you're on the run

I don't wanna have a conversation (Not gonna wait all night)

I don't wanna wait

But you know I'm all the way down

When you come my way (When you come my way)

I'ma want that fire

**[Outro]**

Bring your light and your fire

I'ma want that fire

You're on the run

Don't wait all night, don't wait all night

Don't wait all night

Don't wait all night, don't wait all night

Don't wait all night, don't wait all night

(Hello?)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck\_T\_GsNk-7/
2. ↑ https://genius.com/Kelela-on-the-run-lyrics
3. ↑ https://www.setlist.fm/stats/average-setlist/kelela-bc7f132.html?tour=13df8d35
4. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6pSVlpa0k/

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"Let It Go
"****On The Run****"
"Missed Call"
"Closure"
"**Contact**"

"Fooley"
"Holier"
"Raven"
"Bruises"
"Sorbet"
"Divorce"
"**Enough For Love**"
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