Discover the story of the song > Love On The Run – Broken Bells

The song talks about how the protagonist was tired of being alone and ended up finding love, but he's scared of it. He wonders if it's worth hurting someone just to feel love. He also questions whether he did enough to make the relationship work. The chorus talks about his fear of sudden love and how he's putting his heart back on the shelf. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the message that even though we may walk alone, the sun will shine again.