Band On The Run - Remastered 2010
by Paul McCartney
What is “Band On The Run - Remastered 2010” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Band On The Run - Remastered 2010” by Paul McCartney is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Paul McCartney's 'Band on the Run' evokes a spirit of freedom and rebellion, telling the tale of a band repeatedly escaping various forms of captivity.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'Band on the Run', Paul McCartney crafts a narrative that explores themes of escape, freedom, and persecution. The song speaks to the universal desire to break free from constraining situations, be they literal or metaphorical. The characters in the song - the band members, are constantly on the run, evading figures of authority like the 'jailer man' and 'Sailor Sam', and later, a County Judge with a grudge. This continuous flight reflects a deep-seated yearning for autonomy and liberation, resonating with anyone who feels trapped by circumstances. McCartney's lyrics subtly suggest that this quest for freedom is perpetual and cyclical, hinting that the struggle against conformity and control is both timeless and universal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the inspiration behind 'Band on the Run'?
Paul McCartney has mentioned that 'Band on the Run' was inspired by the band's own predicament finding their creative freedom, especially from the pressures of their previous band involvements.
Q: When was 'Band on the Run' released?
The song 'Band on the Run' was released in 1973 as a part of the album by the same name.
Lyrics to “Band On The Run - Remastered 2010”
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[Hook]
Band on the run
Band on the run
And the jailer man and Sailor Sam
Were searching everyone
For the band on the run
Band on the run
For the band on the run
Band on the run
[Verse 4]
Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh
Seeing no one else had come
And a bell was ringing in the Village Square
For the rabbits on the run
[Hook]
Band on the run
Band on the run
And the jailer man and Sailor Sam
Were searching everyone
For the band on the run
Band on the run
Yeah, the band on the run
Band on the run
Band on the run
Band on the run
[Verse 5]
Well, the night was falling as the desert world
Began to settle down
In the town they're searching for us everywhere
But we never will be found
[Hook]
Band on the run
Band on the run
And the County Judge, who held a grudge
Will search forevermore
For the band on the run
Band on the run
Band on the run
Band on the run