Melissa Etheridge - I Run For Life Lyrics






It's been years since they told her about it
The darkness her body possessed
And the scars are still there in the mirror
Everyday that she gets herself dressed
Though the pain is miles and miles behind her
And the fear is now a docile beast
If you ask her why she is still running
She'll tell you it makes her complete

I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend I run for life

It's a blur since they told me about it
How the darkness had taken its toll
And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body
But they will never get a piece of my soul
And now I'm still learning the lesson
To waken when I hear the call
And if you ask me why I am still running
I'll tell you I run for us all

And someday if they tell you about it
If the darkness knocks on your door
Remember her remember me
We will be running as we have before
Running for answers
Running for more





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  1. A.... S....

    A friend sent me this song. A few days ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This song is amazing!

  2. M.... M....

    Thank you
    Thank you
    Thank you.


    They will stalk, harass and kill so many of us before they contribute to the Truth movement concerning Cancer cures ( Organic Raw PLANT BASED cures) and the effort to make insane revenues on our lives (as objects to be utilized in human experimentation, and drawn out depopulation) but our pain is their pain.
    They will only create a further stagnation of global healing and post pone the inevitable.

    Why Karmic consequences are absolute on this planet?


    THAT IS WHY.

    Love, the Higher Law.

  3. S.... M....

    This song reminds me of my mom... She was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer on 2010 that traveled through her body to her brain, liver and leg... She was fighting cancer for 7 years and now this month, the cancer overcame her ;-;

  4. G.... R....

    Thank you Melissa <3

  5. A.... I....

    just found out I had a mass on right breast

  6. B.... H....

    Fckn right!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  7. s.... p....

    I love this song very much and make me want to start to run. I am listening this song over and over, never get tired with it. Thank you Melissa.❤️❤️

  8. P.... M....

    Ive lost my parents Aunts so many friends to the big C now i face it more waiting on tests u give me faith strength in your songs i find solace better than meds Bless you Melissa you beat it and help so many❤❤❤👍✌

  9. J.... G....

    This song can apply to so many more things than breast cancer. I had a liver transplant and this song kept me inspired until that happened. It still has a deep feeling for me.

  10. V.... N....

    Maybe there ought to be a "GIVE A HOOT ABOUT HOOTERS (AND LYMPH NODES, LIVERS, LUNGS , BONES AND BRAINS) " RUN for breast cancer may unfortunately have a way of spreading to those other body parts just saying.

  11. I.... O....

    I run for all survivors and all who fought the good fight.... My sister lost her 4 years old son to cancer in 1973. Fast forward to 2008....fucking breast cancer found my sister. She fought ....and won. Fast forward to 2016.....and fucking cancer wasn't finished with her yet. Stage 4 breast cancer and my God she's still fighting.....hard. And I'm still running....hard. Cancer is the evil spawn of Satan.
    Cancer sucks...... And my sister says every day..."Fuck You Cancer"....you can't win....

  12. L.... S....

    This is for my neice Lisa Ferrell who passed away from breast cancer! I love and miss you sweetheart!

  13. S.... F....

    My cousin will be undergoing surgery for invasive ductal breast cancer on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018. To say that I'm scared is an understatement.....but this song gives me so much hope. Stay strong, Celene! I love you! <3

  14. B.... N....

    I was diagnosed with lung cancer 2016. I’ve never smoked and have always done some form of sports. I am now on a clinical trial drug and its proving very successful. My heart goes to all who are battling cancer and for those who are survivors. Tracy C xx

  15. A.... H....

    This song was made in 1988 and released in 1988.

    A.... H....

    ME's first album was in 1988. this song released 2005 on her "Greatest Hits - The Road Less Traveled" after her bout with breast cancer in 2004. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9673481/ns/dateline_nbc/t/melissa-etheridges-anthem-hope/#.XbETDuhKi00

  16. T.... R....

    Makes me cry. EVERY. TIME.

  17. y.... ....

    I am a twice breast cancer survivor. I run for all women that have gone through what I have. God bless you all and your families.

  18. K.... L....

    Thank you Melissa! It's the middle of the night and you're the only support I've got right now 😚

  19. H.... R....

    GOD BLESS US ALL
    I lost my auntie to throat cancer over 10 yrs ago. My mom has won 3 wars against lung cancer and is now cancer free, but has been diagnosed with early stage emphysema. she is one of the strongest women i know. Ty melissa for such an inspirational song that has given me the strength and hope need to pull through such an ordeal. My mom is doing great today above all her obstacles in life. Im so greatful to god for all. Keep hope alive and stay strong. Together we will conquer. I run for life everyday. This song bring me joy and sadness everytime. Happy tears and fight all fears. Fight fight fight......
    love you mom....

  20. b.... m....

    love it

  21. L.... C....

    I always use this song this time of the year when Breast cancer relays are in full swingacross our country. I consider it a song of hope for those who read my pages in my groupscalled Pink, and Pink Fighters, Survivors , and Supporters. My group is open to everyone no matter what type of cancer they or someone they know may be fighting. I provide research sites in their state, clinical trials and results and also report breaking news as it is released by the FDA or JAMA Journal America Medical Association. Although we deal a lot with breast cancer, I believe that cancer is an equal opportunity disease, and no one is immune.I lost my Mother to Pancreatic cancer 10 years ago, so I also do this in her memory, as well as for  friends of mine who have lost their battle. come visit us, or come join us, it's an open group, and we do not solicit for any donations as I believe that in something you can do on your own to your Local chapter. Stop by and see us, or just keep us in mind.

  22. C.... K....

    I have high functioning autism and this song still relates to me

    C.... K....

    3year breast cancer survivor 💪🏻

  23. K.... w....

    i found out my mum has only one year left to live and i have self harmed and i dont know what else to do :(

    K.... w....

    +Kym wren Get her some cannabis oil and HELP her!

    K.... w....

    Spend as much time you can with her i didnt spend much time with my grandma and then i got the call that she passed away and i was doing 110 in my car to get to her side and my mom said for me to say my good byes and i didnt because its never goodbye i will see her again and i beat myself up i cut and everything because she basically raised me and my sister she wasnt just a grandmother she was my mom

    K.... w....

    +gilliansl hey thanks she's slowly getting brtter

    K.... w....

    Good. Remember you have your life and although you'll miss your mom when she does eventually go, YOU still have your life to live, and your life is important too!

    K.... w....

    See a therapist.Make life easier for your mom. Spend as much time with her as possible.

  24. M.... F....

    Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Moth! This song touches my heart <3

  25. S.... S....

    This song reminds me of my grandma she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and now is alomst 8 years cancer free and she never gave up she smiled through it all. This song also reminds me of my mom she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon and liver cancer on March 13, 2015 i cant believe shes made it this far i love u mom keep fighting ur the strongest person ik❤️😓💪🏻

  26. P.... S....

    This song reminds me so much of my Aunt Cookie. She is a 4 time breast cancer survivor and she is still going strong. We both do Relay For Life and we love to walk to this song together. She's had cancer for 19 years and she still hasn't given up. This song makes me think of her everytime I listen to it

  27. r.... s....

    i cry every day just thinking about my grandmother and i still her calls even if i am only 11 and just talking about her takes a pice of my heart but never as big as the pice she took when she died that pice can never be replaced and no one can replace her.

    r.... s....

    Sorry for ur loss

  28. r.... s....

    miss my grandmother so much makes me cry every day knowing she is not her to see me grow up 
    ron's grandchild

  29. F.... ....

    For me every time I listen to this beautiful song no matter what I cry

  30. l.... S....

    There are no words.

  31. L.... S....

    This song is so beautiful! Thank you Melissa eackridge! I think of my beautiful niece who has passed three days before the run! But we run for my niece Lisa ann Ferrell

  32. m.... h....

    God.I know how she feels

  33. M.... S....

    2 time survivor

  34. S.... G....

    My mom going through treatments I am trying be strong for her it be hard me when I work I won't hear for her three weeks I love my mom

    S.... G....

    @Steven Greyeyes You can do it! I believe in both of you!

    S.... G....

    How is your mom doing?

  35. T.... ....

    Melissa Etheridge & Cheryl Crowe Are Both Survivors!

  36. S.... R....

    In honor of those whose lives and loved ones have been affected by cancer, the pink ribbon is a symbol of hope. When linked together, the collective ribbons form hearts, symbolizing the love and encouragement that a support network brings. Please feel free to share this to increase awareness and also to show your love and support! Thank you.

    Pink Ribbon Linked to form Hearts

  37. R.... B....

    god bless u 

  38. A.... U....

    my dad has brain cancer and is not doing well. They dont think he has more than 2 or 3 more months.

    A.... U....

    I'M SO SORRY AMBER!

    A.... U....

    I hope everything is okay

    A.... U....

    Never give up there is always hope

  39. R.... D....

    I love the song. But if you support Pink Ribbons you are not supporting a cure for breast cancer. The money goes straight to the establishment that is in the business of disease maintenance and cure suppression. The cure for cancer is not a pill, nor is it in a syringe.

    Dr. Otto Warburg won the Nobel Prize in 1931 for proving that cancer can't survive in an alkaline, oxygen rich environment but thrives in an acidic, low oxygen environment. This includes pathogenic infection. 

    If you want to cure breast cancer, stop lathering toxic cosmetics onto your skin. Make up, perfumes, deodorant. Drinking toxic water, eating refined and processed food.  People are trained to voluntarily poison themselves. Watch the documentary Food Matters 

    R.... D....

    They need to concentrate & use all that power for compassionate use reform!

    R.... D....

    @ talon pulse  True however, My Mother, old school. ended up with Ovarian Cancer 
    @ the age of 70. (No hair dies ever. no make up,all natural). because of a Dr. she trusted for 40 yrs. pumped her with estrogen pills for 30 yrs.. Because he oopps  forgot (he said he was sorry) he never took her ovaries out!
    She's been gone for 3 years now! I'm furious every time I drive by his building of practice! Bastard!! I hate him!!  and No sueing him won't bring her back! so what's the point!! Sorry....

  40. J.... P....

    sweet dreams mum 

  41. b.... ....

    I run for all forms of the C monster.

  42. b.... ....

    I run for the fighters,survivors,&angels.

  43. K.... P....

    i am glad she beat it i had my cuzen die of cancer

  44. C.... ....

    This song never loses its power with my, it gets me right in the heart every single time.

  45. G.... ....

    :D This reminds me of my mother so much! I love this song. :3

    She is a runner and no matter what injury she got, she would always get back up and run again. Even to the limit! In both knees she has had surgery and had complications with both surgeries when the knees refused to work properly, she survived Ovarian cancer when I was a young child, and she had many diseases that caused her to be bed ridden. She would always get back up and run once again. <3

  46. H.... T....

    Relay for Life!!

  47. N.... A....

    keep fighting! my great aunt and uncle died from this

  48. a.... ....

    my twin sister was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in May 2012. She has her last chemo this Monday. I am making her a video for her victory and this will be the perfect background music!! Keep fighting everyone. you will all be survivors!

  49. P.... P....

    hey! i just heard this song today at my school while seeing the Cheer-leaders practicing...
    and the song touched my heart..
    It really does gives hope...
    I cannot fathom the pain you must have gone through. The fact that you have the bravery to write it gives me a feeling hard to describe.
    Although I do not know you, you are beautiful, you are strong.
    You deserve freedom from that hell...

    Hope you are pink in health now...



    - just someone who cares.... :)

  50. F.... ....

    rest in peice sis i miss you

  51. T.... H....

    The background music sounds almost sounds like Rod Stewart's "Forever Young".

  52. J.... H....

    when i found out i had cancer i was devastated. i thought my life was over. Then i heard this song and it gave me hope. I keep running <3 Don't give up.

  53. a.... j....

    i love this song,just posted to my facebook page..B is for Bonnie.a page that is setup for my mom!she lost her 10year battle January of 2011.and i vowed i would do all i can to help the cause.come by and see us on facebook.leave photos and comments.need someone to talk to message me.ive been thru it i can help.im always here.Abbey,B is for Bonnie on facebook!!!!!!

    a.... j....

    abbey juarez l

  54. R.... G....

    you are a terrible person. I love her voice

  55. A.... T....

    Dedicated to my beautiful mother who lost her fight last August. Mom, we love and miss you. I hope I can fight my battle with half the strength and grace that you did.... Gone but never will we forget our Angel Mommy and Angel Grandma!

  56. T.... ....

    I survived two breast cancer, right and left. Thanks to all the people who teach me that inner strenght keep you up and fighting.

  57. 1.... ....

    Stand Up For A Cure ~ 24/7

  58. f.... ....

    i love this song. i like to dedicate it to my aunt because she has is a survivor of 3 years and she loves to run marathons and do fundraisors. i love her and all she does. she is always runing with her pink ribon hat:)

  59. L.... L....

    This song is so inspiring especially if your relative had been through this, and she sadly passed away. She fought though, and this song gives hope <3

  60. A.... T....

    Im singing at the race for the cure event this year! im in choir and i love this song its so inspirational <3

  61. t.... ....

    God bless those struggling with cancer.. BUT MAY GOD SMITE MELLISA ETHERIDGE THAT MANLY HORSE VOICED BITCH FOR PLAGUING MY JOB WITH SUCH TERRIBLE MUSIC. FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU.

  62. K.... ....

    Good Luck sweetie, God Bless you and keep you healthy! You can beat this!

  63. f.... ....

    My mother did not survived to cancer 13 years ago, but anytime i hear that someone has won this fight, for me is a little revenge. it like to watch cancer in the face and say You CANNOT beat everyone... You can be defeated!

    never ever give up

  64. J.... j....

    I am in HANDS IN MOTION and we are learning this song in signlanguage. i love this song

  65. C.... ....

    Beautiful, just beautiful. Saw her live two days ago, what an incredible woman. I love you Melissa!

  66. C.... ....

    No haha I wish!

  67. R.... S....

    do you go to TDA?

  68. m.... ....

    What a beautiful song!

  69. g.... ....

    they played this song a lot yesterday and today 'cause we were doing ''Samenloop voor hoop'' which means something like '' walk together for hope'' in Dutch and it's a charity run for cancer research and you have a team and together with your team you have to walk for 24 hours in 1 day. X stay strong for all who have cancer, are fighting cancer, are cured or lost someone because of cancer.

  70. N.... ....

    love it not only for the message but its so empowering when i go jogging!!

  71. E.... T....

    May I ask how they found out? They only do screenings on older females. And I hope everything will go well for you <3. It's amazing what your school is doing :) I would too if I knew you

  72. C.... ....

    Stay strong! <3

  73. T.... ....

    kk cool

  74. C.... ....

    Well we don't compete, so I don't think it was the same thing but I'll look that up!

  75. R.... W....

    this song gives me strength to keep fighting i may not have breast cancer but i do have stage 1 cervical cancer and now lung cancer this gives me strength and hope that i will get to see my lil ones grow up thanks so much for this song

  76. T.... ....

    i think i know what you are talking about, the dancestarz competition right? If so, i watched it cuz my sister was in it (she was the one that did the duet in the pink flowy costume)

  77. S.... D....

    I'm so glad I found this song from that cure commercial. I can't stop watching this

  78. a.... p....

    You are entirely welcome!

  79. C.... ....

    Thank you!

  80. a.... p....

    According to your logic, I should never give up hope of a cure being found for psoriasis. Who knows. It could happen!

  81. a.... p....

    That sounds great! Good luck to you!

  82. j.... b....

    amazing son I LOVE it I have Leukemia not breast cancer but i know someone who does and this song no matter what the song gives us HOPE!

  83. c.... ....

    this song is part of my playlist for The Relay For Life :)

  84. D.... P....

    God bless you and thanks for making this video because i needed to practice this song for my dance!!! :)

  85. A.... S....

    @countrylover1023506 My prayers are with you. Just stay stong and may God be with you. :)

  86. J.... C....

    when you watch and listen to this video you CANNOT be moved. Someday, God willing, this crurse will be destroued and all our Mothers, Daughters, Siisters and Wives will be free. Thanks Melissa E. Just AWSUME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  87. C.... ....

    My school's dance company is doing a big contemporary about breast cancer to this song and another, and I'm super excited to get to be a part of it

  88. T.... D....

    @countrylover1023506 Good luck! My mother had it twice and pulled through and is now 6 years cancer free. I'm 6 months cancer free with throat cancer. You can defeat this and you will!

  89. K.... S....

    At my dance studio, there is a girl in one of my classes whose mom is going through this. And one of our lyrical teams is doing this song for a dance and it touches everyone, no matter how many times you think you have seen a dance to this song or heard this song. God bless everyone who goes through this and I pray for all of you!

  90. S.... N....

    great song, God bless all who have gone and those awesome survivors

  91. A.... C....

    the sad part is that i have a aunt that i love so dearly and she lives by canada..and i prob. wont get to see her because she has breast cancer... :'C

  92. G.... S....

    @PizzaLover503 Aww im sorry, i didnt mean too worry you. But don't worry, because not everyone dies from it...

  93. G.... S....

    My Aunt died of Breast Cancer a few years ago....And now i know someone that has it, i miss my aunt alot.

  94. t.... b....

    @countrylover1023506 Im so sorry i hope u get throw it safe i wish u the best!!!!

  95. A.... 2....

    @countrylover1023506 COUNTRYLOVER: I will walk in the Race for the Cure in Mexico City on october 30th. I'll walk for you.....