After listening to Blues Traveler’s Run-Around thousands of times—so often that even Happy Birthday started sounding like a Blues Traveler tune—I accidentally stumbled into this song while writing a birthday piece for my wife. The opening verse and chorus came out naturally, almost unconsciously, ec...
Well, I recall your sideways smile, the chase across the floor
That hurricane of mixed-up signs, I somehow still adored
You spun me like a vinyl tune, I danced without a clue
Now I’m older, wiser — and damn it, I still dream of you
You used to twist the truth so sweet, it felt just like a game
Now you're calm, you're kind, you're grounded
…but it’s not quite the same
I'd trade this peace for one more round
Of all that reckless sound
The chase, the pull, the mystery that spun me upside-down
So give me the runaround, I’ll take it all again
I miss the riddles, the riddance, the whirlwind back then
You gave me a maze and I dove right in
Now, I get straight lines and I just want to spin
Oh, baby, bring back the runaround
I swear this time, I’ll let it win
They say wisdom comes when the thrill has passed
But wisdom don’t keep me warm or make me laugh
And I know it’s selfish to beg for the fall
But I’d rather feel crushed than feel nothing at all
So, give me the runaround, I’ll chase every lie
One more riddle just to feel alive
If this is growing up, then count me out
'Cause I still dream of your beautiful doubt
Yeah, maybe it’s wrong, maybe I should back down
Just tell me what I have to do to bring back the runaround...
Second Time Around (Bring Back The Run Around) was written by Jeff Hughes.
Second Time Around (Bring Back The Run Around) was produced by Jeff Hughes.
Jeff Hughes released Second Time Around (Bring Back The Run Around) on Wed Apr 30 2025.