4runner
Brenn! Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I see you're still stuck on the same old
Hanging out in places you shouldn't be
You know I'm still stuck on getting older
Living in the past is my specialty

And your 4Runner, is it running up north these days?
I bet it gets lonely, no one's there to keep you sane
And the cold weather must be slowing you down

Oh, I still wonder why you'd ever wanna leave this town

I see you're still doing the same old
Hanging out with people like me
You know I'm trying to get a little bolder
So, this town is where I'd rather you be

And your 4Runner, is it running up north these days?
I'll say it gets lonely when you're not here past my hallways
Did you drop your crown on your way out now?
'Cause, oh, I swear, something 'bout you is changed

Oh, this town is empty now
And your crown has lost its power
'Cause you've changed
But you've only changed from me

Hm, kept those wise words from the letters you wrote me
And your creased pages of your journal entries
Talking 'bout how you wish your life would
Change

And your 4Runner, is it running up north these days?
I bet it gets crazy moving 'round to never stay
Did I let you down on your way back now?
'Cause, oh, I swear, something 'bout me is changed

Oh, this town is empty now
And your crown has lost its power
'Cause you've changed
But you've only changed from me

Oh, this boy is broken now
Wondering why you let him down
But you've changed
And I'm the only one who sees

Yeah
Whoa

(Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh)
Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh

Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh
(Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brenn!'s song "4Runner" delve into the themes of stagnancy, change, and longing for someone who has moved on. The singer observes that the person they are addressing is still stuck in the same routine, hanging out in places they shouldn't be. On the other hand, the singer admits they are also stuck in their own way, fixated on getting older and living in the past. The mention of the 4Runner symbolizes the person's journey and their decision to leave their hometown behind. The singer questions why this person would want to leave the town and highlights the loneliness they might be experiencing in their new surroundings.

There is a sense of contradiction in the second verse where the singer notes that the person is still doing the same old things, hanging out with people like themselves. However, they express a desire to be bolder and imply that they would rather have this person stay in their hometown. The repetition of the question about the 4Runner signifies the singer's continued curiosity about the person's journey and whether they are still lonely or have experienced any changes.

In the bridge, the lyrics suggest that the person kept wise words from letters and journal entries, indicating that they yearned for change in their life. The singer wonders if they let the person down upon their return, recognizing that something has changed within them as well.

Ultimately, "4Runner" conveys a bittersweet longing for someone who has moved on, highlighting the changes that have occurred in both parties and the struggle to let go of the connection they once had.

Line by Line Meaning

I see you're still stuck on the same old
You're still fixated on the past

Hanging out in places you shouldn't be
Being in environments that are not good for you

You know I'm still stuck on getting older
I'm still struggling with the passage of time

Living in the past is my specialty
I have a tendency to dwell on the past

And your 4Runner, is it running up north these days?
Is your 4Runner still being driven up north?

I bet it gets lonely, no one's there to keep you sane
I imagine it must be lonely without anyone to maintain your sanity

And the cold weather must be slowing you down
The chilly climate is likely having a negative impact on your pace

Oh, I still wonder why you'd ever wanna leave this town
I'm still curious about your reasons for wanting to depart from this town

I see you're still doing the same old
You're still engaging in familiar habits

Hanging out with people like me
Spending time with individuals similar to myself

You know I'm trying to get a little bolder
I'm attempting to become more courageous

So, this town is where I'd rather you be
I would prefer for you to stay in this town

I'll say it gets lonely when you're not here past my hallways
I must admit, it feels lonely when you're not around beyond the hallways of my home

Did you drop your crown on your way out now?
Did you lose your confidence or sense of superiority when you left?

'Cause, oh, I swear, something 'bout you is changed
Because, oh, I can guarantee that something about you has changed

Oh, this town is empty now
This town is now devoid of life

And your crown has lost its power
Your previous authority or influence has diminished

'Cause you've changed
Because you have undergone a transformation

But you've only changed from me
But you've only changed your attitude or behavior towards me

Hm, kept those wise words from the letters you wrote me
I've cherished the insightful words from the letters you wrote

And your creased pages of your journal entries
And the folded pages of your personal journal

Talking 'bout how you wish your life would change
Discussing your desire for your life to be different

I bet it gets crazy moving 'round to never stay
I imagine it must be chaotic constantly moving around without settling down

Did I let you down on your way back now?
Did I disappoint you when you returned?

'Cause, oh, I swear, something 'bout me is changed
Because, oh, I promise you, something about me has changed

Oh, this boy is broken now
Now, this boy is emotionally shattered

Wondering why you let him down
Questioning why you disappointed him

And I'm the only one who sees
And I'm the sole person who recognizes it

Yeah
Yes

Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh
Expressing surprise or amazement

Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh
Expressing surprise or amazement

Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh
Expressing surprise or amazement

Whoa, ooh-whoa, ooh-whoa, oh
Expressing surprise or amazement

Writer(s): Brennan Keller, Carol Karpinen, Michael Robinson

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