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Scissor Sisters “Running Out”

“Running Out” is all about stress and pressure — to keep yourself happy, to keep other people happy, to make sure that the gravy train you’re all on continues to run smoothly despite the possibility that your luck could suddenly run out — but it’s hardly a drag. The song sounds like a David Bowie aerobics video; the mood is sassy and focused. There’s always the fear that success is finite, that the other shoe is about to drop, but this song isn’t about giving into that fear but instead using that awareness of impending failure as a motivation to keep moving, keep thinking, keep smiling, keep dancing. Upbeat pop for the generous workaholic!

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