run for the hills lYRICS by Tate McRae

​ Released on December 8, 2023, its official music video is available on YouTube. The lyrics, which touch on themes of longing, desire, and the struggle to break free from a tumultuous relationship, are compelling and resonate deeply with listeners.

[Verse 1]
Hotels, late nights, hands through my hair
Long talks, red eyes, clothes everywhere
Missin’ a moment when you’re still there
You got a thing you can’t find nowhere
(Yeah, yeah)
Kissin’, screamin’, straight back to war
I’m walkin’ out until I lock the door
Maybe the danger’s covered by the thrill
‘Cause I know I should be runnin’ for the hills

Explanation of Verse 1
The first verse sets the scene with imagery of hotel stays, late nights, and intimate moments, juxtaposed with feelings of missing the other person when they’re not around. Despite the thrill and passion, there’s an acknowledgment of the danger and uncertainty in the relationship.

[Chorus]
The way you touch me
Straight to the heart, yeah, it cuts me
‘Cause I know deep down that it’s
Never gon’ ever be us, uh-uh-uh
Nеver gon’ ever bе more than just something that’s fuckin’ me up
Don’t tease me (Huh, huh)
And keep me around (Ah, ah) like it’s easy (Huh, huh)
When you know deep down that it’s (Huh, huh)
Never gon’ ever be us (Huh, huh), uh-uh-uh (Huh, huh)
Never gon’ ever be more (Huh, huh) than just something that’s fuckin’ me up (Huh)

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus reflects on the depth of feeling and vulnerability experienced when touched by the other person.Despite this, there is an compact that the relationship will noway evolve beyond its current state, guiding to aggro and internal conflict for the chair.

[Verse 2]
I know that when it’s all done
I’ll hate you bad in the long run, but
Somehow, it never ends
My heel’s on the edge of your bed again, yeah
I get obsessive with you
All that I want is attention from you
Break into my life and break all my rules, it’s true

Explanation of Verse 2
In the second verse, the speaker acknowledges the inevitable pain that will come from being involved with this person in the long run. Despite knowing this, they find themselves drawn back into the cycle of obsession and craving attention from the other person, even if it means breaking their own rules.

[Chorus]
The way you touch me (Huh, huh)
Straight to the heart (Huh, huh), yeah, it cuts me (Huh, huh)
‘Cause I know deep down that it’s (Huh, huh)
Never gon’ ever be us (Huh, huh), uh-uh-uh (Huh, huh)
Never gon’ ever be more (Huh, huh) than just something that’s fuckin’ me up (Huh)
Don’t tease me (Huh, huh)
And keep me around (Ah, ah) like it’s easy (Huh, huh)
When you know deep down that it’s (Huh, huh)
Never gon’ ever be us (Huh, huh), uh-uh-uh (Huh, huh)
Never gon’ ever be more (Huh, huh) than just something that’s fuckin’ me up (Huh)

Explanation of Chorus
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the theme of longing and frustration over the inability of the relationship to progress into something more meaningful.The chair acknowledges the provisory nature of their connection and the Sturm und Drang it causes them.

[Outro]
Should run for the hills (Huh, huh)
Should run for the hills (Huh, huh)
Should be runnin’ for the hills (Yeah; Huh, huh)
The way you touch me (Huh, huh; Oh)
Should run for the hills (Huh, huh)
Should run for the hills (Huh, huh)
Should be runnin’ for the hills (Huh, huh)
The way you touch me (Huh, huh)
(Oh) Should run, run (Huh, huh)
Run for the hills (Huh, huh)
Should be runnin’ for the hills (Huh, huh)
The way you touch me (Huh, huh)
(Should run for the hills)
Should run, run (Huh, huh)
Run for the hills (Huh, huh)
Should be runnin’ for the hills (Huh, huh)
The way you touch me (Huh, huh)

Explanation of outro
The outro echoes the sentiment of wanting to run away from the situation, to escape the pain and uncertainty. The repetition of “Should run for the hills” suggests a realization of the need to break free from the toxic cycle, yet the pull of the other person’s touch keeps them tethered to the destructive relationship.
OVERALL
It shows how tough it is to let go when you’re deeply involved with someone who might not be the right fit for you.

It shows how hard it’s to move on when you are deeply yoked with someone who might not be the stylish match for you.