Mandolin Orange - Runnin' Red Lyrics






The water's runnin' red tonight
And our bridges is burning high
We parted ways in the middle
And now we gaze from either side

Of the earth or of the sky
A love once grounded soon must fly
And in that shadow of goodbye
Our love was left to die

Well you once shouted from the rocks
Across the ocean to the docks
You cried "my island is sinking
Will you come for me"

Of water or the sand
Will you drown or take my hand
And as the last is washed away
Would you call for me again

We've a fated hand to hold
From when we're young until we're old
And it grows harder to find each time we let go

Of reason or belief, it's no difference to me
Our bridge is falling
And our love was left to drown





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  1. J.... F....

    que banda mas extraordinaria. me da envidia que no tengamos algo así en Chile, con nuestro propio folk y nuestras nuevas generaciones.

  2. W.... ....

    An American treasure.

  3. K.... L....

    No comparison to anyone please. They stand alone.

  4. b.... h....

    Glad your coming to Buffalo, will not miss it!

  5. C.... ....

    you help me get through alot of stuff right night and very cool because i would not know what to do but listening to you makes me calm down and become one with earth

  6. C.... ....

    i did not mean to be rude on the page my bad....love you guys

  7. C.... ....

    that women loves you and return the same. you guys are so awesome. i wanted to say more but it is not my place to do so. love you guys please keep doing what you are doing it helps my day go by with well crazy Bitch@@@ exes and what not. i love you guys

  8. D.... K....

    The b/w video was very nicely done but the audio was definitely hurriedly set up and some parts pushed the signal level above clipping and is hard on the ears. But the performance? Good God - it don't get no better than this. You can't get enough of this kind of music. In a small hall these kids would blow you away.

  9. M.... S....

    They look so young here. Loveit

  10. b.... c....

    Outstanding !!

  11. J.... C....

    Been listening to this album since it came out. And my God every time I come back to it, it's still so upsettingly good.

  12. b.... c....

    Outstanding

  13. P.... S....

    Wow! These two are really Good. They have had some awesome videographers as well. I hope they continue Making Music.

  14. G.... ....

    Every time I watch these two performing, I can't stop wondering how this guy got so lucky

  15. E.... C....

    Wonderful Harmonizing.

  16. A.... N....

    Beautiful!

  17. G.... H....

    Be nice if they would enunciate the words.

  18. S.... F....

    Love the over the shoulder shot. Beautifully performed

  19. T.... V....

    Beautiful video, Alex. One of the best Mandolin Orange videos. Quite a pair, filmed well, good sound. Well done!

  20. M.... W....

    Thanks again, another lovely song , played and sung so well. My guess, as a new fan is that it is from a few years back?? I recently seen several of
    your songs on YouTube, and it seems your growing from great to greater. I saw one recently where Emily is quite pregnant. Congrats, hope and pray good health and safe delivery. My guess is that your child will inspire more wonderful music in you both.

  21. k.... l....

    At 00:50 Andrew hears Emily's beautiful voice come in to back him up and it's almost like he was worried about if she was going to come in on her part and then she came in and he just lit up 😮😐🤗it's beautiful man mandolin orange kicks major ass out here in Orange County California

  22. C.... T....

    So so so so so so so good

  23. S.... ....

    Just discovered this group a few months ago, recommended by a friend who is really in to bluegrass music and goes to the Merle Fest every year. Liked the black and white filming, sets the mood. Yes, her voice is a little soft in parts when she hits the higher or softer notes. Maybe that’s in deference to Andrew who is the lead in this song. She has a lovely voice as is she. Also, loved the instrumental in the middle. Excellent technicians, both of them!

  24. E.... P....

    You guys fit together like peas and carrots...beautiful.

  25. A.... F....

    I don't know, I maybe see things... but at 1:28 she seems so pissed off with him.. . And I say that just because she used to be smiley, like here in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAPGvg8qOAU&index=14&list=WL This is not an intrigue, please don't get me wrong... is just the way that I interpreted hers expressions...

  26. s.... F....

    Looking for feedback and opinions check my pickin
    https://youtu.be/nSkoGG66pjk
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    GREENVILLE SC

  27. m.... ....

    Man, so great guys...love it. Beautiful mandolin playing ...

  28. E.... F....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7y5-80-rwk&list=PLxZ8ZqMqH3z7oElIphllP3yvQ00gx_aqI&index=1

  29. M.... W....

    I like the cowboy boots & short skirt too but the song is really why i like the video enough too go see them next wk can't wait. Will report back how the show was Later, yeee Haw!@#$

  30. K.... A....

    He looks a mix of Bob Dylan and Neil Diamond

    K.... A....

    He just looks like who he is.

  31. s.... 4....

    My god. Beautiful

  32. R.... T....

    Love these guys and I do lots of their songs too. lol :-)

    Ron

  33. m.... m....

    j'adore ! je découvre ! toute ma gratitude !

  34. J.... P....

    Just damn excellent. you think their in love.

    J.... P....

    Jeff Potter They are in love. They got married in January.

  35. A.... T....

    Overwhelming beauty here...

  36. W.... S....

    just saw them in san antonio, can't get enough of their music tightest harmony ever , wish I had enough time left to play my mando like that

  37. O.... P....

    simply wonderfull...

  38. B.... R....

    Beautiful!

  39. D.... B....

    899th like... come on get to 900! waste of opinions = 9 LOL They didn't listen...

  40. S.... F....

    brilliant. Pure genius. So raw and natural. Really hits a spot that makes sense.

  41. B.... F....

    Fucking awesome!!!!

  42. M.... G....

    My goodness

  43. J.... S....

    Jon is correct. These guys are the closest thing to the quality of  Gram and Emmy Lou I have ever heard. And yet they have evolved the genre even beyond that to whole new levels. They are so under-recognized. They're the best.

    J.... S....

    James Schierberl under-recognized maybe, but maybe, that's a good thing. Hate for the commercial BS to get a hold and taint our perfect duo! We know where to find them when we need our fix 😉.

  44. A.... W....

    Saw these guys in Glasgow, Scotland last year (I think) and they were very good indeed!

  45. D.... D....

    What a great song!

  46. J.... S....

    Like the music, but for the life of me I can't understand a word he is singing.. SAD, good voice but needs to open and sing words more clearly..... just saying

    J.... S....

    Jack Stebbins Then he wouldn't sound like Andrew Marlin of Mandolin Orange, and we can't have that. It would be unnatural for him.

    J.... S....

    it's better if you just pull up the lyrics to the song because he's actually saying the words clear enough it's just bluegrass the way they put their words is different than other genres he speaks clears day bro. Pure Americana!!!

  47. R.... T....

    You guys are so damned good I can't get over it. LOL

    Ron

  48. S.... H....

    alot of their songs are religious based, this is one of those songs. we have had the pleasure in meeting with them and going to a couple of their gigs. they are truly humble and very talented.

  49. J.... W....

    I'm catchin' about one word out of six and have no real idea what the song is about, yet I absolutely love it and find it very moving ..
    Gorgeous harmonies that just about strip the skin offa my back. Reminds me of Gram and Emmy Lou.
    Great.

  50. J.... B....

    God Bless America for this gift.

  51. R.... G....

    So good! warmed my heart...thank you!

  52. J.... B....

    love them, planning a ladies night, just need a dd

  53. D.... P....

    a masterclass on "together"

  54. S.... R....

    this is as good as it gets...............Period!

  55. T.... P....

    Very nice. That ol' boy sounds as if he is channeling Guy Clark.

  56. O.... ....

    Does anyone have a good single version of "Another Seed"? That one REALLY needs to be on here! It's in the middle of the Berkley set, but I otherwise can't find it.

  57. 6.... ....

    So Good

  58. B.... B....

    ooh man, these guys are soooo good, please come to andalucia, we'll fill any venue!

  59. C.... B....

    These two are incredible...their singing really draws me in close.

    C.... B....

    I totally agree Cathleen! Andrew and Emily are perfect together, and their music is a massage for the soul. I cannot get enough of them! Sipping wine and listening to Mandolin Orange...what a perfect way to share a Sunday afternoon.

    C.... B....

    Cabala2 ž

  60. J.... S....

    Come to Healy Alaska this summer PLEASE (2015)

  61. r.... ....

    Perfecion

  62. r.... r....

    my favorite video and song of theirs
    .  so beautiful their love.

  63. A.... Y....

    Ooooh! That is very good! When is their Canadian tour?

  64. c.... ....

    These two are amazing. Their music is so perfect it's the sound I've been looking for. Like love at first sight and then I started telling everyone about them lol

    c.... ....

    I feel the same way.

    c.... ....

    Katy Mantyk w

    c.... ....

    Well folks , i'm bsck to report on their show iwent to the other mite in La Ca. Club small sound wasreal good alll in balance. Everyonne gave them a warm welcome .for a group not well known there was enough to fill the place.people sang along real loud. They were worth the nite.only thing that sucked was no seats.all over nite was a great nite with mandolin orange. Hope they come back to La Ca.


    .

  65. L.... B....

    Mandolin Orange

  66. T.... H....

    Great stuff!

    T.... H....

    For sure! I love their songs and cover many of them. :-)

    Ron

  67. R.... H....

    Absolutely beautiful. One of my favourite songs ever. What an amazing duo. Love it !!

  68. W.... A....

    Magnificent, splendid.

  69. M.... J....

    Such a great great group glad they got a record deal with Yep

  70. o.... d....

    Beautiful.. thanks,  Good luck, you two! 

  71. M.... M....

    Very very nice.

  72. d.... ....

    Something so authentic about these two. Also, gotta admit - I love the shorts, tank top, cowboy boots combo.

  73. l.... g....

    Beautiful...

  74. D.... V....

    Anyone know where I can find the mandolin tabs to this song?! Im dying here!

    D.... V....

    Danielle Vichinsky you still alive, Danielle?

  75. K.... J....

    One of my favorite bands to see live. Andrew Marlins voice is like soothing butterscotch to my ears. 

  76. E.... M....

    Such a fan, love each song more than the last.

  77. G.... A....

    Really starting to like this group. Falling in love with their harmony and that mandolin.

  78. C.... N....

    Pandora brought me here! Thanks! Really enjoy their music!!

  79. M.... ....

    he forgot to fold his chair!

  80. D.... S....

    I saw them live last St. Patricks Day when they opened for Bowerbirds! I cant believe I'd never heard of them before that! I hope to see them again soon!

  81. 0.... ....

    Thank you Pandora! However everyone really should buy an album from them so we can support real artists like this.

  82. b.... ....

    hello N.C arolina lovely tune,I am just starting to try to play mandolin now,came across this tune,and it sounds just great! ty to the both of ye all cheers from Newfoundland Canada 100---100 ty

  83. r.... ....

    beautiful

  84. S.... K....

    She does on the CD; and every time that I've seen them live, her voice is much more apparent and powerful than it is here.

  85. C.... A....

    I must be stupid but what are your names?

  86. C.... A....

    Let her voice compliment yours in the harmon man!

  87. C.... A....

    Why not switch the duet?

  88. M.... ....

    so good