Running on Empty
Fontaine Lyrics

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I could have sworn you were real
Got away with a bruise, now I'm broken in two
You couldn't wait till I healed
I am not home in this bed
I am not home in my head
My heart is running on empty
So catch me before I break down My heart is running on empty
So I can't let you in right now
Got away with a cry, 'cause I wasn't to know
I can't believe you are gone
Got away with a scar, and I'm hoping you are
Realising that you were wrong
I am not home in this bed
I am not home in my head
My heart is running on empty
So catch me before I break down
My heart is running on empty
So I can't let you in right now
I am not home in this bed
I am not home in my head
My heart is running on empty
So catch me before I break down
My heart is running on empty
So I can't let you in right now
My heart is running on empty
So catch me before I break down

My heart is running on empty
So I can't let you in right now...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fontaine's song "Running on Empty" express the feelings of heartbreak and loss. The first verse talks about the singer not being able to believe that the person they loved is no longer there. They got away with just a scratch, but the other person never returned. The singer could have sworn that the other person was real, but now they are left with just bruises and a broken heart. The second verse talks about how the singer got away with a cry because they weren't aware that the other person would leave. They are left with just scars, but they hope that the other person realizes that they were wrong. The chorus talks about how the singer's heart is running on empty and how they can't let the other person in right now. They are not home in this bed or in their head. They are on the verge of breaking down and need someone to catch them before they do.

The song talks about the emotional pain that comes with heartbreak, the feeling of being lost and alone. It is a relatable song for anyone who has gone through a break-up or lost someone they loved. The lyrics were written by Fontaine, who is a talented singer-songwriter from the UK. She has a unique style that combines pop, R&B, and soul. The song was produced by Yaffle and released by Island Records.

Line by Line Meaning

Got away with a scratch, but you never came back
I escaped with minimal damage, but you left and never returned

I could have sworn you were real
I was so convinced that you were genuine and authentic

Got away with a bruise, now I'm broken in two
I managed to move past some hurt, but now I feel shattered and fractured

You couldn't wait till I healed
You didn't have the patience to stick around until I was better

I am not home in this bed
I feel disconnected and uncomfortable in my own space

I am not home in my head
I feel restless and unsettled in my own mind

My heart is running on empty
I am emotionally drained and exhausted

So catch me before I break down
I need someone to be there for me before things become too overwhelming

So I can't let you in right now
I am not ready to open up to anyone at the moment

Got away with a cry, 'cause I wasn't to know
I cried because I had no way of predicting what would happen

I can't believe you are gone
I find it hard to accept that you are no longer here with me

Got away with a scar, and I'm hoping you are
I bear the marks of what happened, but I hope you are aware of what you did

Realising that you were wrong
I hope you acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them

My heart is running on empty
I am still struggling to find the strength to deal with my emotions

So catch me before I break down
I need someone to support me and prevent me from collapsing

So I can't let you in right now
I am sorry, but I am not yet ready to let you back into my life

My heart is running on empty
I am feeling drained and depleted, with little left to give

So catch me before I break down
I am pleading for someone to offer me comfort and stability

So I can't let you in right now
I am still trying to heal and recover, and so cannot yet allow you back into my world

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