Before They Make Me Run

The Rolling Stones · The Rolling Stones Box Set [2009]

Worked the bars and sideshows along the twilight zone

Only a crowd can make you feel so alone

And it really hit home

Booze and pills and powders, you can choose your medicine

Well here's another goodbye to another good friend



After all is said and done

Gotta move while it's still fun

Let me walk before they make me run

After all is said and done

I gotta move, it's still fun

I'm gonna walk before they make me run



Watched the taillights fading, there ain't a dry eye in the house

They're laughing and singing

Started dancing and drinking as I left town

Gonna find my way to heaven, 'cause I did my time in hell

I wasn't looking too good but I was feeling real well



After all is said and done

I gotta move, I had my fun

Let us walk before they make us run



After all is said and done

I did alright, I had my fun

I will walk before they make me

I will walk before they make me run

I will walk before they make me run

I will walk before they make me run



After all is said and done

I gotta move, I had my fun

Let me walk before they make me run

Let me walk before they make me run

I wanna walk before they make me run

Before They Make Me Run

Released on The Rolling Stones' 2009 box set, 'Before They Make Me Run' stands as a testament to the band's enduring power as a rock institution. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of blues-infused rock and roll and psychedelic elements that defined their career from the mid-1960s through the 1970s. With its driving rhythm and iconic vocal delivery, the song captures the restless energy characteristic of the era, serving as a dynamic song point for new listeners exploring the band's extensive discography. It reflects the collaborative spirit of the Stones' catalog, showcasing their ability to craft memorable recordings that resonate across generations while maintaining their unique identity within the broader landscape of classic rock music.