The song "Come Runnin'" by Jessica Mauboy is about a relationship where one person is constantly chasing after the other, always giving them what they need and going above and beyond. Despite the other person showing up uninvited and being unreliable, the narrator continues to invest their time and love. The lyrics express the narrator's frustration with the back and forth nature of their relationship, never moving forward and always stuck in the same routine. The narrator wants the other person to be honest about their feelings and intentions, asking for clarity and understanding. The chorus emphasizes the narrator's willingness to drop everything and come running whenever the other person calls their name, highlighting their devotion and commitment. However, they also want the other person to reciprocate their efforts and to put in equal effort into the relationship. Towards the end of the song, there is a plea for the other person not to overthink their relationship and potentially ruin a good thing they have together. The narrator wants to know if their feelings are reciprocated and if the other person truly wants to be in the relationship. Overall, "Come Runnin'" is a heartfelt plea for honesty, understanding, and equal effort in a relationship.
