Runnin'
Adam Lambert · Other Songs - Adam Lambert
How did the night ever get like this?
One shot and the whiskey goes down, down, down
Bottom of the bottle hits
Waking up my mind as I throw a fit
The breakin' is takin' me down, down, down
My heart's beating faster
I know what I'm after
I've been standing here my whole life
Everything I've seen twice
Now it's time I realized
It's spinning back around now
On this road I'm crawlin'
Save me 'cause I'm fallin'
Now I can't seem to breathe right
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
Round and round I'd go
Addicted to the numb livin' in the cold
The higher, the lower, the down, down, down
Sick of being tired and sick
And ready for another kind of fix
The damage is damning me down, down, down
My heart's beating faster
I know what I'm after
I've been standing here my whole life
Everything I've seen twice
Now it's time I realized
It's spinning back around now
On this road I'm crawlin'
Save me 'cause I'm fallin'
Now I can't seem to breathe right
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
Oh, I'm coming alive
Oh, I'll wake up now and live
Oh, I'm coming alive
A life that's always been a dream
I'll wake up now and live
I've been standing here my whole life
My heart's beating faster
I know, I know what I'm after
I've been standing here my whole life
Everything I've seen twice
Now it's time I realized
It's spinning back around now
On this road I'm crawlin'
Save me 'cause I'm fallin'
Now I can't seem to breathe right
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
About Runnin'
Adam Lambert's "Runnin'" stands as a defining track from his early career, showcasing his signature blend of rock and pop sensibilities that would later characterize his work on *Torn*. Originally recorded for the *American Idol* competition in 2009, the song served as a pivotal moment in his journey to professional stardom, demonstrating his vocal power and theatrical flair to a national audience. The recording captures the raw energy of his debut performance, establishing a foundation for his subsequent solo discography and his role as a prominent figure in modern rock and pop music. While the song did not immediately secure a major commercial release as a standalone single, its impact on Lambert's public profile was significant. It highlighted his ability to deliver high-energy performances and set the tone for his later collaborations and solo albums. The track remains a testament to his early development as an artist, reflecting the transitional period where he honed his craft before achieving widespread recognition in the music industry.