The song "Run 'Em Off" by George Jones tells a story about a narrator who is feeling insecure and jealous in their relationship. The narrator compares themselves to Little Red Riding Hood, who was scared of the big bad wolf. They express their fear that another person, described as a "two-legged wolf," will come and take their partner away. The narrator mentions various characters like the iceman, milkman, and out-of-town visitors, who act friendly but make the narrator feel doubtful of their intentions. They believe that these people are not genuinely interested in them and are only trying to get close to their partner. The repeated phrase "run 'em off" is a plea from the narrator to their partner, asking them to discourage these people from being around and to choose their partner over anyone else. They want to be alone with their partner and be assured of their commitment. The lyrics indicate the narrator's insecurities and their fear of being cheated on. They believe that if their partner doesn't do something about these other people, it will confirm their suspicions of infidelity. In the end, the narrator mentions that more wolves are coming to their door, implying that the problem persists and that they feel constantly threatened in their relationship. The song suggests that trust and reassurance are important for the narrator, and they are seeking validation from their partner to alleviate their jealousy and insecurities.
