Runaway Baby
Original by : Bruno Mars
Cover by : The Rose
Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars appears to be a playful and upbeat track, but upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that it is about a man who cannot commit to a relationship. In the song, Mars portrays himself as a wolf in sheep's clothing who charms women with his good looks and sweet talk but ends up leaving them heartbroken.
In the verses, he talks about his intentions and the way he interacts with women. He claims to be different from the other men chasing women, but in reality, he admits to being the same. He acknowledges his reputation and tells women that they should run away before he puts his spell on them.
In the chorus, Mars emphasizes the message of the song. He warns women that they should leave him and not fall for his tricks because they will end up alone if they stay with him. He likens himself to a rolling stone, a phrase that means he cannot be tied down to one person or place.
The bridge tries to assure the listener that he doesn't want to hurt anyone, but instead, he wants to work with them. However, in the end, he reiterates his position and warns the woman that if she's scared, she must run.
Overall, Runaway Baby emphasizes the idea that the man in the song is not ready for a committed relationship. He is aware of this and warns women about it, but still, he has an irresistible charm that makes them want to stay. The song ultimately portrays the message that it's best to avoid toxic relationships, even if it means running away.
Ah, yes.
Well, looky here, looky here.
Ah, what do we have?
Another pretty thang ready for me to grab.
But little does she know
That I'm a wolf in sheep's clothing
'Cause at the end of the night
It is her I'll be holding.
I love you so, hey.
That's what you'll say (that's what you'll say).
You'll tell me, "Baby, baby, please don't go away (don't go away)."
But when I play (but when I play),
I never stay (I never stay).
To every girl that I meet, yeah, this is what I say,
"Run, run, run away, run away, baby,
Before I put my spell on you.
You better get, get, get away, get away, darling,
'Cause everything you heard is true.
Your poor little heart will end up alone
'Cause Lord knows I'm a rolling stone.
So, you better run, run, run away, run away, baby."
Well, let me think, let me think.
Ah, what should I do?
So many eager young bunnies
That I'd like to pursue.
Now even though they're eating out the palm of my hand,
There's only one carrot,
And they all gotta share it!
I love you so, hey.
That's what you'll say (that's what you'll say).
You'll tell me, "Baby, baby please don't go away (don't go away)."
But when I play (but when I play),
I never stay (I never stay).
To every girl that I meet, yeah, this is what I say,
"Run, run, run away, run away, baby,
Before I put my spell on you.
You better get, get, get away, get away, darling,
'Cause everything you heard is true.
Your poor little heart will end up alone
'Cause Lord knows I'm a rolling stone.
So, you better run, run, run away, run away, baby."
Uh, check it out
See, I ain't tryna hurt you, baby.
No, no, no, I just wanna work you, baby.
Yup.Yup
See, I ain't tryna hurt you, baby.
No, no, no, I just wanna work you, baby.
If you're scared you better run (you better run),
You better run (you better run),
You better run (you better run),
You better—, you better—, you better—
Run, run, run away, run away, baby,
Before I put my spell on you.
You better get, get, get away, get away, darling,
'Cause everything you heard is true.
Your poor little heart will end up alone
'Cause Lord knows I'm a rolling stone.
So you better run, run, run away, run away, baby.