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The Psychedelic Furs — Run and Run
Album: Forever Now
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Released: 1984
Length: 3:45
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Go on get Tarzan
Go on get Jane
Go on get Superman
Go on get Lois Lane
Hamburger Mary
She's got a gun
Nothing goes on all the time
And she thinks it's fun
Come on run run run run away
Come on run away come on
Run run run run away
Come on run away
Doorbell plays Beethoven
I open the door
Yesterday's there
And I fall on the floor
Practicing makeup
She laughs at us all
Hey look at you
She's seen it all before
Come on run run run run away
Come on run away come on
Run run run run away
Come on run away come on
Run run run run away come on
Run away come on
Run run run run away
Come on run away
I'm having this party
So come now please
It's an open house girl
But no games with keys
No jokes in blank humor
No lines in blank verse
It couldn't get much worse
There's heroes and villains
Ma B and her boys
Doing the twist
Dancing with toys
I've been waiting all night
For someone like you
But you'll have to do
I've been waiting all night
Comments (49)add comment
 tripp1 wrote:

Richard Butler, the male voice of the new wave 80's. Excellent lyrics. Saw the original band live at Merriweather Post Pavilion outside DC. With Echo and New Order.  WOW. And then in Atlanta back in 2006 with The Alarm. I was back stage and had a brief chat with him before going on stage. He was complaining about "The Bloody rainy weather".  It was a nasty cold rainy night. They were great. 



Even if you hadn't mentioned Atlanta / DC I would've know you were in the US. I've seen 'Echo' used a few times as shorthand on here - my recollection was we shortened it to 'The Bunneymen' in the UK at the time. 
Posted 3 months ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of galactic presidential campaigns loves this psychedelic song...  this song is good for the ears...  we love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...  time flies when we're having fun...


Where'd you go Lazarus?
Posted 3 months ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
Landmark album, especially at the time; the entire thing is a classic.
Posted 6 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Richard Butler, the male voice of the new wave 80's. Excellent lyrics. Saw the original band live at Merriweather Post Pavilion outside DC. With Echo and New Order.  WOW. And then in Atlanta back in 2006 with The Alarm. I was back stage and had a brief chat with him before going on stage. He was complaining about "The Bloody rainy weather".  It was a nasty cold rainy night. They were great. 
Posted 10 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
Nice segue from that D chord finish from Son Volt to D chord intro from The Furs.

Well played
Posted 1 year ago by doktorkev    [ Reply ]
What a voice.
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:

"no lines in blank verse. what could be worse" great line!


"I've been waiting all night for someone like you...but you'll have to do" great too!
Posted 2 years ago by johnnycache    [ Reply ]
 Kimbolini wrote:

Sorry I find this unmusical and pretty boring.



We and the Furs will forgive you.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 Shaggy27 wrote:
His voice makes the Furs
 
I agree! ...not the best vocalist, but it really works for the Furs!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 mdfergy wrote:
This guy can't sing worth crap..
 
Shut up and go listen to your Mariah Carey records.
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Just saw these guys the other night live on their current tour. The show was excellent and if you're a fan, you won't be disappointed. India was the show closer and was incredible. On the other hand, if you're a hater, then just give the song a 4 and move on {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 6 years ago by mistermerp    [ Reply ]
His voice makes the Furs
Posted 6 years ago by Shaggy27    [ Reply ]
This guy can't sing worth crap..
Posted 6 years ago by mdfergy    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
After 20 years, I can't believe I still know all the words to this song...

 
Twenty?  It's more than thirty years now.  Yikes.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of galactic presidential campaigns loves this psychedelic song...  this song is good for the ears...  we love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...  time flies when we're having fun...
Posted 8 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
One of the best pop songs ever written. Sounds better and better upon relistening.
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
  gold
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
 Maybe you're right, but his voice is so incredible and i still amazed by this song. A must from the 80's
kcar wrote:

I had it pegged at 7, today it's definitely a 5—and lucky to hit that mark. Richard Butler doesn't exactly sing very much. 
 


Posted 11 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
had to be there
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Definitly either flotsam or jetsam.
Posted 12 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
Sorry I find this unmusical and pretty boring.
Posted 12 years ago by Kimbolini    [ Reply ]
Bill is on a ROLL today! Smiths-CSN-Bowie now this classic! NICE! Only on RP.
Posted 12 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Pop doesn't get any better, or more powerful, than this.
Of course, Todd Rundgren's production brilliance and the fact that it was recorded at historic Bearsville, up in Woodstock, doesn't hurt.

Posted 12 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 daoist56 wrote:
NOT the best representation of the PF's, for sure.
 
I had it pegged at 7, today it's definitely a 5—and lucky to hit that mark. Richard Butler doesn't exactly sing very much. 
Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
had the pleasure of seeing the Furs last weekend at RedHook in Woodinville, and man, do they still have it! tight.
 
Posted 13 years ago by pollyh    [ Reply ]
Another "oldie" from RP that's as good as anything produced yesterday. Rockin' da house!
Posted 13 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I still like "Heartbreak Beat" best, but this was pretty good, too. I'd never heard it before - probably never would have, were it not for RadioParadise.  Thanks, Bill and Rebecca - and thanks to whoever uploaded this song!
 
You're welcome! I uploaded this - still love those Furs.

Posted 13 years ago by Laurelia    [ Reply ]
I still like "Heartbreak Beat" best, but this was pretty good, too. I'd never heard it before - probably never would have, were it not for RadioParadise.  Thanks, Bill and Rebecca - and thanks to whoever uploaded this song!
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Like better than "Pretty in Pink."
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Talk about sounds of the 80's.  Can we fade into Dramarama from the cinema verte album and really satisfy my retro needs.
 
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Really like these guys. Great tune...that I have never heard. THanks!
Posted 14 years ago by prstx    [ Reply ]
NOT the best representation of the PF's, for sure.
Posted 14 years ago by daoist56    [ Reply ]

psycho furs, qu'est-ce que c'est?

Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
my Furs fave. perfect pop then and still.
I was just going to write that.  "Back in the day ...."  {#Crown}


Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
my Furs fave. perfect pop then and still.
Posted 15 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 siandbeth wrote:
RP you are totally making my day with the music selections of the last 30 minutes!
 
There you go again... thanks RP!

Posted 15 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
After 20 years, I can't believe I still know all the words to this song...
Posted 15 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
This is a great record.
Posted 16 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
furz didn't get their dues, I really liked them
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
siandbeth wrote:
RP you are totally making my day with the music selections of the last 30 minutes!
And that goes for ME, here January 2, 2008! Bill knows how to play 'em, for sure!
Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
"no lines in blank verse. what could be worse" great line!
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
What a great Furs tune. Thanks for digging a little to find one of the more perfect Furs songs. Dig it.
Posted 17 years ago by mnuisance    [ Reply ]
wow! it's been AGES since i've heard this.
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
RP you are totally making my day with the music selections of the last 30 minutes!
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
A nice treat! A tasty, seldom heard P-Furs tune.
Posted 17 years ago by aflanigan    [ Reply ]
Great to hear a Furs song that's not one of the usual suspects. There was a lot more to this band than "Pretty In Pink".
Posted 17 years ago by Uncle_Fenester    [ Reply ]