I don’t wanna buy what they’re sellin’ these days
Sayin’ feelin’ and fallin’ is all a mistake
No, no
And why does everybody look at young hearts feeling love
Like it’s just a matter of time before they break?
No, no
They started sayin’, “When you can’t hide, run”
“When you can’t run, hide”
Started thinkin’ love’s a loaded gun
Nobody wants to fight
And when did we all start thinkin’ that the world
Stop spinnin’ in a kiss goodnight?
And when did our heartbeat beatin’ too fast
Stop meanin’ it was worth the while?
I wanna, I wanna be loved
I wanna, I wanna be loved
I wanna, I wanna be loved
And I don’t wanna run, I don’t wanna hide
Traded out our eyes to light a screen
Traded out holdin’ hands to holdin’ back everything
No, no
No, no, oh
And words got shorter and quiet got longer
And all of a sudden, love started lookin’ like a memory
No, no, no
They started sayin’, “If you can’t hide, run”
“If you can’t run, hide”
Started thinkin’ love’s a loaded gun
Nobody wants to fight
And when did we all start thinkin’ that the world
Stop spinnin’ in a kiss goodnight?
And when did our heartbeat beatin’ too fast
Stop meanin’ it was worth the while?
I wanna, I wanna be loved
I wanna, I wanna be loved
I wanna, I wanna be loved
And I don’t wanna run, I don’t wanna hide, no
They started sayin’, “When you can’t hide, run”
“When you can’t run, hide”
But love don’t gotta be a loaded gun
Or a losin’ fight
And when did we all start thinkin’ that the world
Stop spinnin’ in a kiss goodnight?
And when did our heartbeat beatin’ too fast
Stop meanin’ it was worth the while?
But I wanna, I wanna be loved
I wanna, I wanna be loved
I wanna, I wanna be loved
And I don’t wanna run, I don’t wanna hide
And I don’t wanna run, I don’t wanna hide
And I don’t wanna run, I don’t wanna hide
Finding Courage in Vulnerability
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Run And Hide” thoughtfully explores the complexities of modern love and vulnerability. The lyrics question why genuine feelings and young hearts in love are often dismissed as fleeting or destined to end in heartbreak. Carpenter emphasizes a cultural shift where emotional openness is replaced by guardedness, and simple intimacy is lost to digital distractions. The recurring metaphor of love as a “loaded gun” points to the fear and hesitation that can surround deep connections. Yet, amidst the doubt and defensiveness, the song reveals an earnest longing: to be loved without running or hiding from it.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Michaels, JP Saxe, Amy Allen
- Release Year: 2024