Well I'm so sad tonight And the words won't come out right It's been a long day on the track And its stamina that I lack So won't you run to me tonight? Tonight we could pretend that we're just lovers But I'll only ever be a middle distance runner Well my heart is beating hard And I'm off with a shot at the start And my legs tremble from strain But by the finish line I am drained So won't you run to me tonight? Tonight let's not talk about next summer Cause I'll only ever be a middle distance runner Well I'm so proud tonight Of the woman you've become And I'm just too tired to fight So my darling, I'll succumb But you'll have to run to me tonight Tonight I will love you forever But I'll only ever be a middle distance runner
I love how all the comments here are arguing whether or not the song should be mainstream....lol. Who the hell cares? It is a SONG...no one asked you your opinion on it. If you're a TRUE fan, you would respect the fact that it's getting more of a fan base. Don't like hearing it too often because it's more popular? Stop listening to it so much, ha. Simple solutions, people!
it just occured to me at the end that the words middle distance runner means to meet him half way because he cant do this in his own. like the whole song is very sad, but i like to see the happy ending, and it makes the situation I am going through seem easier to handle. Thank you O Wolf of the Sea
Six years later still don't think Sea Wolf is mainstream ha which is okay, not going to lie though..I shared this everywhere, everyone should hear this beautiful sound.
Songs like these I make sure I don't tell anyone about because if I tell everyone, either they won't like it and they will...Sea Wolf and bands like them I like to keep as my little secret.
Thanks to a Grey's Anatomy scene for turning me on to this song...man I love this song so freaking much!!!! After that snippet, I had to go find the song. I've been playing it ever since.
ItsDrewsCorner no not at all. It reminds me of that too because I'm on my high school track team and I generally run middle distance races. The artist uses the metaphor of a runner who knows that he'll only ever have the endurance to run an middle distance race... metaphorically it's also about only really ever being able to go so far for somebody and not being built to go the distance alone and essentially needing somebody to meet you half way. This song kinda resonates with me both metaphorically and literally in almost a creepy way
i would disagree; musicians make music for the pure love of music and sharing that love with others. most people don't have a #1 desire to become successful/famous and most musicians would prefer having integrity and having independent choices in making their music rather than being signed by a "big" label, making a lot of money but not having as much say in what they put on their albums.
You guys suck with the whole "mainstream" thing. This song is fantastic, no matter how many people hear it. People need to hear Sea Wolf's music, because it can be life changing. If it's not for you, then cool. Move on with your life. Don't come to youtube bashing it or it's fans. I've been a fan of his for over 5 years and Leaves in the River played a huge role in my life. So stop arguing because it's freaking pointless.
Well I'm so sad tonight
And the words won't come out right
It's been a long day on the track
And its stamina that I lack
So won't you run to me tonight?
Tonight we could pretend that we're just lovers
But I'll only ever be a middle distance runner
Well my heart is beating hard
And I'm off with a shot at the start
And my legs tremble from strain
But by the finish line I am drained
So won't you run to me tonight?
Tonight let's not talk about next summer
Cause I'll only ever be a middle distance runner
Well I'm so proud tonight
Of the woman you've become
And I'm just too tired to fight
So my darling, I'll succumb
But you'll have to run to me tonight
Tonight I will love you forever
But I'll only ever be a middle distance runner
I love how all the comments here are arguing whether or not the song should be mainstream....lol. Who the hell cares? It is a SONG...no one asked you your opinion on it. If you're a TRUE fan, you would respect the fact that it's getting more of a fan base. Don't like hearing it too often because it's more popular? Stop listening to it so much, ha. Simple solutions, people!
it just occured to me at the end that the words middle distance runner means to meet him half way because he cant do this in his own. like the whole song is very sad, but i like to see the happy ending, and it makes the situation I am going through seem easier to handle.
Thank you O Wolf of the Sea
So, so beautiful. Pulling at the strings of my heart.
This song makes me sad. reminds me of me and my love.
i need to find more music like this....sooooooo gooooodddddd!!!!!!!
Six years later still don't think Sea Wolf is mainstream ha which is okay, not going to lie though..I shared this everywhere, everyone should hear this beautiful sound.
AMAZING!! ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!
I love their songs, omg
his* its only one person
Members:
Alex Brown Church
Lisa Fendelander
Joey Ficken
Scott Leahy
Eliot Lorango
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Wolf_%28band%29
yes because wikipedia is very good with keeping facts straight
Songs like these I make sure I don't tell anyone about because if I tell everyone, either they won't like it and they will...Sea Wolf and bands like them I like to keep as my little secret.
Sea wolf is the best!
awesome artistic video
Thanks to a Grey's Anatomy scene for turning me on to this song...man I love this song so freaking much!!!! After that snippet, I had to go find the song. I've been playing it ever since.
@5kMustang seriously. i'm not sure if they count as indie but i freakin' love them.
thanks @aw3struck on tumblr for sending me this!! i really needed it ;)
Thank you Pandora!
This song makes me miss the boyfriend I never had. :(
These guys remind me of Train!
Oh my gosh a song called middle distance runner
Nice.
cool song
type in repeat before the ".com" - it brings you to a site which has been begging youtube to put in a repeat button for years
they should put this song on the first breaking dawn soundtrack!
It looks like a ghost at 2:09, outside, upper left.
This song reminds me of the 800m... Did I take it too literally?
ItsDrewsCorner no not at all. It reminds me of that too because I'm on my high school track team and I generally run middle distance races. The artist uses the metaphor of a runner who knows that he'll only ever have the endurance to run an middle distance race... metaphorically it's also about only really ever being able to go so far for somebody and not being built to go the distance alone and essentially needing somebody to meet you half way. This song kinda resonates with me both metaphorically and literally in almost a creepy way
If one person says it, it is just there opinion. If multiple people say it, then it is probably true
@SAPBbailee Why does it matter. Proves I'm not obsessed with the internet.
Where did you get these pictures?
@fueledbyamandaa sooooo true man
where did you find the pics?
Hmmm the whole song is my favorite
what was this song in??
@SAPBbailee cool story bro.
Why is there no constant repeat button?
i would disagree; musicians make music for the pure love of music and sharing that love with others. most people don't have a #1 desire to become successful/famous and most musicians would prefer having integrity and having independent choices in making their music rather than being signed by a "big" label, making a lot of money but not having as much say in what they put on their albums.
@SAPBbailee Than it must be true, everyone agrees.
@BuriedinFish Actually I am, but thanks for pretending like you know me. It's entertaining =)
Have you heard forever and a day by them and copywriter
After this comment this song will become Mainstream
@SAPBbailee Look who's not a fan. Umm, you. lol.
@BuriedinFish And that comment is............HOW old now? Lmao.
You guys suck with the whole "mainstream" thing. This song is fantastic, no matter how many people hear it. People need to hear Sea Wolf's music, because it can be life changing. If it's not for you, then cool. Move on with your life. Don't come to youtube bashing it or it's fans. I've been a fan of his for over 5 years and Leaves in the River played a huge role in my life. So stop arguing because it's freaking pointless.
sexy
666 likes!
This guy sounds like John foreman
Please Commit.
i thought this was a belle and Sebastian cover...
Running, or metaphor for sex?
mainstream*
It's terrible. Musicians make music to be loved and become successful.
We selfish hipsters want nothing more than for them to stay unknown.
Too mainstream.