On The Run Lyrics - Ashes Arrows

Explanation of Verse 1: 
These verses establish the core theme. The narrator feels like they're constantly falling behind ("one step forward and two steps back") and vulnerable ("laying my neck on a railroad track").

Explanation of Verse 2:
The heavy rain and broken levee symbolize overwhelming struggles. They're desperately running away from a sense of impending death that's "tugging at my soul."

Explanation of Verse 3:
 This verse offers a glimmer of hope with the image of freedom as a flowing river, but it's quickly dashed. The "cold wind" represents the harsh realities that make escaping difficult. Love isn't a source of comfort ("eddy of hope") but rather a "stone-cold killer" with the devil as its companion, further highlighting the bleak outlook.

Explanation of  Chorus:
 The central message is repeated here. The narrator feels utterly alone, with no one coming to save them ("Ain't nobody coming to save my soul"). The "whoa whoa whoa" adds to the sense of desperation.

Explanation of Verse 4: 
The imagery intensifies. The fading light ("hour grows late") and crumbling walls ("caving in") create a sense of time running out and no place to hide. The "man in black" is a personification of death or a powerful force the narrator cannot escape.

Explanation of Verse 5:
 The lines from Verse 3 are repeated, emphasizing the feeling of hopelessness and the destructive nature of love in this context.

Explanation of Chorus:
The central message is repeated here. The narrator feels utterly alone, with no one coming to save them ("Ain't nobody coming to save my soul"). The "whoa whoa whoa" adds to the sense of desperation.