Duck And Run

3 Doors Down · Another 700 Miles [2003]

To this world I'm unimportant just because I have nothing to give,

So you call this your free country? Tell me why it cost so much to live.

Tell me why and..



This world can turn me down

But I wont turn away

Oh no I won't turn around.



All my work and endless measures never seem to get me very far.

Walk a mile just to move an inch, now even though I'm trying so damn hard.

I'm trying so hard..



This world can turn me down but I won't turn away.

And I won't duck and run 'cause I'm not built that way.

When everything is gone there's nothing there to fear

This world cannot bring me down, no, 'cause I am already here.

Oh no I'm already here down on my knees I'm already here

Oh no

I'm already here; I must have told you a thousand times

I'm not running away



I won't duck and run

I won't duck and run

I won't duck and run

No I will pass away



This world can turn me down but I won't turn away.

And I won't duck and run 'cause I'm not built that way.

When everything is gone there's nothing there to fear

This world cannot bring me down, no, 'cause I am already here.



This world can turn me down but I won't turn away.

And I won't duck and run 'cause I'm not built that way.

When everything is gone there's nothing there to fear

This world cannot bring me down, no, 'cause I am already here.

Duck And Run

Duck And Run stands as a defining track from 3 Doors Down's 2003 album, Another 700 Miles. Emerging during a period of significant commercial success for the Mississippi-based rock group, the song showcases their signature blend of hard rock and melodic sensibilities. Following the massive impact of their debut, Away from the Sun, this recording further cemented the band's reputation for crafting anthemic, radio-friendly rock. The track features the driving guitar riffs and emotive vocal delivery that characterize much of their discography from this era. As part of a body of work that includes hits like Here Without You and Kryptonite, Duck And Run exemplifies the band's ability to balance heavy instrumentation with accessible songwriting structures. It remains a staple in their live performances, reflecting the enduring appeal of their mid-2000s output within the broader rock genre.