Before They Make Me Run
Rolling Stones, The · Other Songs - Rolling Stones, The
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 in 1971, "Before They Make Me Run" stands as a quintessential example of The Rolling Stones' mid-period rock and roll energy. The track features the band's signature blend of blues-inflected guitar work and Mick Jagger's charismatic vocal delivery, capturing the restless spirit of early 1970s Britain. While often associated with the broader "Let it Bleed" era, its specific placement varies in different catalogues, yet it remains a staple of their live performances and studio recordings. The song exemplifies the group's ability to fuse traditional rock structures with a raw, unpolished sound that defined their catalog during this transitional phase. It serves as a reminder of the band's enduring influence on the genre, showcasing a moment where their musical identity was firmly established yet still evolving.