Run Away
♬ Stratovarius Lyrics


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Run the other way
Wipe your tears away
The pain is here to stay
Nothing in the way
Take the clouds away
There's nothing more to say
There's nothing more to say
Run away
I will remember you
Run away
I will remember 'til I die

Never want to die
Drowning in the sky
Like rats who left the trap
Was it just a game




Only doubts remain
We're drowning in the pain.

Overall Meaning

The song "Run Away" by Stratovarius seems to be a heartfelt plea to someone to escape from a painful situation or a difficult moment. The opening line urges the person to run the other way, away from the pain that seems to be unending. The singer acknowledges that wiping off the tears might bring temporary relief but acknowledges that the pain is here to stay. The line "nothing in the way" could mean that there is no barrier to the person running away even if it's just in their mind.


The lines "Take the clouds away, there's nothing more to say" may signify that the person should clear their mind of any confusion or fear and just take the first step towards a new life. The chorus repeats "Run away, I will remember you, run away, I will remember 'til I die". This could be interpreted as the singer telling the person that even though they may leave, their memory will remain with the singer till they die.


The final verse says "Never want to die, drowning in the sky, like rats who left the trap." This feels like an appeal to not give up hope even when things seem tough. The line "we're drowning in the pain" emphasizes the fact that the pain is so deep that the solution is to escape and start afresh.


Line by Line Meaning

Run the other way
Escape the situation at hand


Wipe your tears away
Eliminate the sorrow and anguish you feel


The pain is here to stay
The distress will persist for a while


Nothing in the way
There are no obstacles blocking the exit


Take the clouds away
Eliminate the confusion and uncertainties


There's nothing more to say
There is no additional information to convey


Run away
Flee the scene to avoid further trouble


I will remember you
You will not be forgotten


I will remember 'til I die
I will never forget you


Never want to die
Afraid of death


Drowning in the sky
Feeling helpless and lost


Like rats who left the trap
Escaping a dangerous situation


Was it just a game
Wondering if it was all a lie


Only doubts remain
Questions and suspicion are all that's left


We're drowning in the pain
Suffering from the agony




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MELANIE CHISHOLM, TORE JOHANSSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@martinkuliza

he's not actually that high
But i understand how it sounds

it's Pure Magic because Singing involves a degree of trickery .
But let's be honest ... this is necessary so they don't blow out their voices.

I can sing this.
But, Understand... it's one thing for me to be able to sing this once every 3 days or so.
it's another thing altogether to sing around 15 or so songs at a concert one after the other
THEN DO IT EVERY DAY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS
that's called VOCAL STAMINA

NO ONE... can create a song that pushes their voice to the limit every time
AND LAST FOR MONTHS ON END
Your voice would be fucked after 5 days
concerts would be cancelled.... NO WAY THAT CAN HAPPEN

there are vocal tricks that allow a singer to appear higher while not exerting as much energy

Examples : Using your diaphram (this is possibly the most basic of tricks) Allowing you to sing higher with less effort

then... Facial Expressions to give the impression that you're struggling when you're not

then... Positioning the note on the edge of your vocal chords which gives higher amplitude without any additional strain
Stuff like that

then you have doubling of voices
then you have backup vocals high and low (Sort of what Def Leppard do)
in the case of Rob Halford, Painkiller, he's actually doing that .
and even in that case, it's NOT as high as you think , but it is still fucking high

it's actually never as high as you think,
Again.. Vocal Tricks



@MrSandrokun

From our lives beginning on
We are pushed in little forms
No one asks us how we like to be
In school they teach you what to think
But everyone says different things
But they're all convinced that
They're the ones to see
So they keep talking and they never stop
And at a certain point you give it up
So the only thing that's left to think is this
I want out
To live my life alone
I want out
Leave me be
I want out
To do things on my own
I want out
To live my life and to be free
People tell me A and B
They tell me how I have to see
Things that I have seen already clear
So they push me then from side to side
They're pushing me from black to white
They're pushing 'til there's nothing more to hear
But don't push me to the maximum
Shut your mouth and take it home
Cause I decide the way things gonna be
I want out
To live my life alone
I want out
Leave me be
I want out
To do things on my own
I want out
To live my life and to be free
There's a million ways to see the things in life
A million ways to be the fool
In the end of it, none of us is right
Sometimes we need to be alone
No, no, no, leave me alone
I want out
To live my life alone
I want out
Leave me be
I want out
To do things on my own
I want out
To live my life and to be free
I want out!



@martinkuliza

LOL....... that is not even remotely true
I CAN DO IT, and i've been singing for 4 years only
Most Baritone's can do it (Assuming you've had some training)

Normal people can't because they don't know how.

No.. the thing is... those notes are not as high as you think they are.
Get some vocal training , You'll understand.
If you're a baritone, Tell your vocal coach you want to do this, and they'll have you doing it within 4 to 6 months
Possibly even 3, Depending on a few things.

or even this as an example.
Normal people don't know how... but, Get just 1 month of vocal training and you'll see what a difference your voice makes
THIS IS BECAUSE... in that first month

You are already shit
The vocal coach
Get your breathing properly
on pitch
Doing your scales
and you develop some basic muscle memory

and all of a sudden, YOU SOUND GOOD LOL
after that 1 month go to your friends and sing any song within your range
and they'll tell you you're a god

Your'e not, it's just that
IF YOU DO THINGS PROPERLY,IT SOUNDS PLEASING TO THE EAR
that's what you're hearing here



@pablosaez1722

From our lives' beginning on
We are pushed in little forms
No one asks us how we like to be
In school they teach you what to think
But everyone says different things
But they're all convinced that
They're the ones to see
So they keep talking and they never stop
And at a certain point you give it up
So the only thing that's left to think is this
to live my life alone
(I want out)
Leave me be (I want out)
To do things on my own (I want out)
To live my life and to be free
People tell me a and b
They tell me how I have to see
Things that I have seen already clear
So they push me then from side to side
They're pushing me from black to white
They're pushing 'til there's nothing more to hear
But don't push me to the maximum
Shut your mouth and take it home
'Cause I decide the way things gonna be
To live my life alone (I want out)
Leave me be (I want out)
To do things on my own (I want out)
To live my life and to be free
There's a million ways to see the things in life
A million ways to be the fool
In the end of it, none of us is right
Sometimes we need to be alone
No no no, leave me alone
To live my life alone (I want out)
Leave me be (I want out)
To do things on my own (I want out)
To live my life and to be free
(I want out)



@martinkuliza

You are hereby christened my friend into the metal family of the world.

My god... You just recently found this band... wow.
I'm 50, been into this since i was like 14 or something .

Oh well, Better late than never

in the day , THIS WAS CONSIDERED PART OF THE HEAVY METAL UNDERGROUND.
There were 2 ways you followed metal back in the day
You had your mainstream stuff, we have some heavy Metal Magazines and that was cool
but possibly the best way was THE HEADBANGERS BALL (as we called it THE FUCKING BALL).

BUT AFTER A WHILE MUSIC TURNED INTO ONE GIANT PUSSY and became somewhat fake.
We craved metal to be REAL !
and thats where you get the underground stuff , it wasn't popular but had a huge following,
it's the primary reason why Metallica took off

Other Underground stuff we used to listen to

Helloween
Mortal Sin
Blessed Death
Warlord
S.A. Slayer
Deicide
Tygers of Pan Tang
Sodom
Dio
Man o War


HAVE A LISTEN TO THIS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OyE_FwEzSY&t=1929s



@sholehmahfudin4408

"I Want Out"

From our lives' beginning on
We are pushed in little forms
No-one asks us how we'd like to be
In school they teach us what to think
But everyone says different things
But they're all convinced that
They're the ones to see

So they keep talking and they never stop
At a certain point you give it up
So the only thing that's left to think is this

I want out
To live my life alone
I want out
Leave me be
I want out
To do things on my own
I want out
To live my life and to be free

People tell me A and B
They tell me how I have to see
Things that I have seen already clear
So they push me then from side to side
They're pushing me from black to white
They're pushing till there's nothing more to hear

But don't push me to the maximum
Shut your mouth and take it home
Cause I decide the way things gonna be

I want out
To live my life alone
I want out
Leave me be
I want out
To do things on my own
I want out
To live my life and to be free

There's a million ways (million ways) to see the things in life
A million ways to be the fool (million ways)
In the end of it, (in the end) none of us is right
Sometimes, we need to be alone (alone, alone, alone)

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Leave me alone

To live my life alone
I want out
Leave me be
I want out
To do things on my own
I want out
To live my life and to be free

I want out



All comments from YouTube:

@oldsongs6688

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤

@vinzentcordova358

Happened to me a few months ago. I’m doing the same thing

@rosydramadhan2259

Zumer Com Altar

@tonykomarytska3934

Last year, last month. If you get the opportunity, look at some of the live versions of this song with Michael Kiske and Andi Deris performing together on stage. Stay strong.

@matoray

My dad passed away end of january too... And this song was our favorite. I would like to see your playlist.

@martonmagyar8957

just don't play this at a funeral, it wouldn't get on too good, just jokin. hope you're alright

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@lightyagami4641

Video: 240p
Music: 4k

@badassbeast655

They posted this video on early YouTube era

@PaddyLaPoint

Only 240p is true!

@victor891107

eso no tiene ni sentido pero ajajajaj si esta bueno el comentario

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