"Everytime You Run"

We're going to talk about the meaning behind some of the Christian songs that you can find on KLOVE or Air1. This week, we're talking about "Everytime You Run" by Manafest. The song will be posted below our discussion with the lyrics under the video.

Josh started off the lesson asking if anyone has experienced depression in their lives, and a few of our teens and Bob shared their stories, and Josh shared about a time in his life when he could have easily slipped into depression, but turned to God.

Everyone experiences a time in their lives when they become sad, and some become depressed. It doesn't always feel like it, but God is always with you. He is standing beside you no matter what you are going through and can help you through it. You can't do it on your own.

 ²⁸ You have shown me the way of life,
      and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.’
~Acts 2 (NLT)

It's easy to run and hide from your problems, and when we succumb to depression, the devil is winning in those who are hurting you, and in the emotions you are feeling. God is what helps, and gets you through your darkest times.

²⁵ “‘I saw the Lord always before me.
   Because he is at my right hand,
   I will not be shaken.
²⁶ Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
   my body also will rest in hope,
²⁷ because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
   you will not let your holy one see decay.
²⁸ You have made known to me the paths of life;
   you will fill me with joy in your presence.’
~Acts 2 (NIV)

Your challenge: Remember the words from the chorus everytime you're feeling sad



"Everytime You Run" by Manafest

Last night got a little crazy
I don’t remember, woke up spun with the pasties
My friends say I was tweaked out,
Passed out on a dirty couch, still in the house
It kinda scares me, I don’t know
Am I out of control, always waking up still in my clothes
I wrote a note that said goodbye to pain, goodbye to shame
But couldn’t find a way, I just cry for days
I’m so depressed, soakin' wet, I can’t rest
These thoughts just beat me to death; I’m unkept
I thought of a song my mom used to sing in church
But it’s been so long I can’t remember the words


Every time you run, every time you hide
Every time it hurts, every time you cry
Every time you run away, every time you hide your face
And it feels so far away, I’m right here, with you

Every time you run

I keep sleeping in, don’t want to wake up
I keep hearing from the landlord, 'pay up'
Hide my face in my pillow till the sun sets
Hung over and I haven’t seen a pay check
I took a job downtown at the factory
I was hired and fired with no salary
I keep running from responsibility
It seems impossible, the pressure is hitting me
I know I need to man up, or sit down
Stand up and get out of this crowd
I thought of a song my mom used to sing in church
But it’s been so long I can’t remember the words


Every time you run, every time you hide
Every time it hurts, every time you cry
Every time you run away, every time you hide your face
And it feels so far away, I’m right here, with you

Well, I know I’m not ready to die, But I’ve
Sure thought about the meaning of life
Cause I can’t seem to find a purpose for me
It’s just the choices and I fail to proceed
I got a “get up, get up, get up, get up
Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up"
I hear voices in my mind, one's a devil, one's Jesus
I can feel it. Can you help me find the pieces?
Like an angel on my shoulder, you hold the
Joy of the lord raising up a soldier
You gave me the song my mom used to sing in church
I promised not to quit and I remembered the words
I promised not to quit and I remembered the words

Every time you run, every time you hide
Every time it hurts, every time you cry
Every time you run away, every time you hide your face
And it feels so far away, I’m right here, with you