“Run Daddy Run” is a song by Miranda Lambert featuring The Pistol Annies, included in The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond, released on March 16, 2012. The song is a powerful and dark track that parallels the survivalist theme of the Hunger Games franchise, delivering intense, brooding melodies and haunting harmonies.
The track employs a minimalist production, letting the potent lyrics and raw vocal delivery create an atmospheric, foreboding sound. “Run Daddy Run” stands out for its ability to capture the urgent, survivalist nature of the movies while also offering listeners a piece that is uniquely Lambert in its strong, resilient vocal delivery and its stark, impactful storytelling.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a young girl who is forced to flee with her father from a dangerous situation. The girl’s father is a criminal who has gotten in over his head, and they are being pursued by the authorities. The girl pleads with her father to keep running, to keep them both safe from harm.
The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and powerful emotions, conveying the fear and desperation of the situation.
Overall, “Run Daddy Run” is a deeply emotional and evocative song that captures the intensity and urgency of the Hunger Games franchise. The song’s haunting melodies and powerful lyrics make it a standout track on the album, showcasing Miranda Lambert’s talent for storytelling and her ability to create music that resonates with listeners on a deep and emotional level.
Lyrics
Daddy can you hear the devil drawing nearLike a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
All the songs you used to sing to meWould rock the birds to sleepI need you now so please somehow put rockets on your feetWow, wow, wow, wow
Daddy can you hear the devil drawing nearLike a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
Saw that dark cloud coming from a million miles awayOh how I’ve dreaded this god forsaken placeWow, wow, wow, wow
Daddy can you hear the devil drawing nearLike a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
Mamas been cryin in the kitchenSister’s been afraid of the darkI’ve been gatherin’ the pieces of all these shattered heartsAnd I don’t care where you go toI don’t care where you landJust get out of here daddy as fast as you canWow, wow, wow, wow
Daddy can you hear the devil drawing nearLike a bullet from a gun, run daddy runRun daddy run, run daddy runRun daddy run, run daddy run