We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Running on Empty

from Once I Was by Robert John Ardiff

/

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    12 Track CD in fold out case.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Once I Was via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 3 days
    Purchasable with gift card

      €12 EUR or more 

     

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      €1 EUR  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

lyrics

Said you’re to tell her to make a change
Working up the courage til she’s far away
Eating out of plastic on off peak trains
Watching the world from a different frame
Screaming out the window on an empty street
Wearing different shoes on odd feet
You kiss her once on her judas cheek
You want the whole damn world to see


Light a candle when he’s in need
Give money when you lack belief
Tell your brother that you love him
When he’s in deep
Lighten the load
Despite your dreams
Build fire to heat the dead
Take back all the shit you said
Give love for the blood you bled
Have heart when your tears run red

You don’t have to tell me you don’t have to say
I see it in your eyes and all your ways
You’re running on empty

You’re running
You’re running
You’re running
On empty

Parking on the corner when you leave for work
Staring at the stains on your office shirt
Finding holes to bury the hurt
Under the carpet away with the dirt
Taking the risk but at what cost
And all of the battles you should have fought
Give love to your darkest thoughts
Give love to the ones you lost

You don’t have to tell me you don’t have to say
I see it in your eyes and all your ways
You’re running on empty

You’re running
You’re running
You’re running
On empty


Watch out for where you’re flying
You’re going to burn your wings
When your too close to the sun
You’ve been out on the brandy
Getting too hard to handle
Your battle’s never won

credits

from Once I Was, released October 20, 2023
RJA: Vox, Guitar, Piano, Bass, synth, harmonium
Dennis Cassidy: Drums

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Robert John Ardiff image

Robert John Ardiff Dublin, Ireland

Singer-songwriter Robert John Ardiff first came to the attention of fans as a member of the Choice Prize -nominated band, Come On Live Long. Since going solo he has toured Ireland, The USA and Europe. He has written music for film and TV, most recently for a film entitled 'Flora and Son'. His forthcoming album Once I Was is due in the Autumn. ... more

contact / help

Contact Robert John Ardiff

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Robert John Ardiff, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featuring Riley Pinkerton (aka The Rat Queen) from the theatrical NYC rockers, Castle Rat.
listen now