Andreya Triana is a singer and songwriter from South East London.

He… Read Full Bio ↴Andreya Triana is a singer and songwriter from South East London.

Her love of improvisation influenced her 'Freeflo Sessions' - a one woman show using a sampler to loop vocals, percussive sounds and beats live- which gained her a place in the 2006 Red Bull Music Academy in Australia. Tea Leaf Dancers, a collaboration with producer Flying Lotus was then born, catching the attention of Ninja Tune stalwart Bonobo. Featuring on the 2009 song The Keeper, Andreya toured America and Canada with the Bonobo live band, playing on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury showcasing new material and signing a three album deal with Ninja Tune Records.

2010 saw the release of Far Closer, Lost where I belong and A Town Called Obsolete, all extracted from her debut album 'Lost Where I Belong' (August 2010), produced by Bonobo. She also featured on the tracks Stay The Same and Eyesdown.

'Giants' was released on May 2015 by Ninja Tune's offshoot Counter Records, produced by Matt Hales. It was preceded by the singles Everything You Never Had Pt. II and Gold.

http://counterrecords.com/andreyatriana

Keep Running
Andreya Triana Lyrics

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He's working 9 til 5 in a dark and dirty place
He gets up too early, doesn't see his children
His wife's been working so hard just to pay their way
'Cause little [?] no shoes, got no soles on the bottom
He gets down no his knees, closes his eyes and starts to pray
The tears come tumbling down just like the rhythm of the rain

He's thinking, I keep running

Got his hands up and he know it's not enough today
Singing, keep running
Got his hands up cause he knows it's not enough
Knows it's not enough

She's 5 foot 9 and oh she's never had to work a day
When she tiptoes in at 5am they don't notice
'Cause her daddy sleeps with his Rolex on
Her mom's been shopping all day long
While she lies awake on her bed on roses full of thorns
She get's down on her knees, opens her eyes to another day
The tears come tumbling down just like an endless tidal wave

She's thinking I keep running
Got her hands up and he know it's not enough today
Singing, keep running
Got her hands up cause he knows it's not enough
Knows it's not enough

Keep running, keep running, keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, I keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, keep running

Keep running, keep running, keep running
Keep running, keep running, keep running

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andreya Triana's song "Keep Running" paint two contrasting pictures of individuals who are struggling with different challenges in their lives. In the first verse, we see a man who is working long hours in a "dark and dirty place." He wakes up too early and is unable to see his children. His wife is working hard to make ends meet, and they can't even afford shoes with soles for their kids. The man reaches a point where he falls to his knees, praying for a way out of his situation. The tears come down like the rain, symbolizing the heaviness and sadness he feels inside.

In the second verse, we see a woman who seems to be living a life of privilege. She's never had to work a day in her life and is tall and beautiful. However, she's also struggling, as she lies awake at night on a bed full of thorns. Her parents are living their own lives, and she's left alone to deal with her own emotions. She also falls to her knees, crying endlessly, and wondering what the next day holds.

The chorus of the song, "keep running," is a message of hope and encouragement. It's a reminder that, no matter what struggles we face, we must keep going, keep trying, and keep running towards our goals. The repetition of the phrase "keep running" reinforces the idea that we must constantly be moving forward in life, no matter what obstacles we face.

Line by Line Meaning

He's working 9 til 5 in a dark and dirty place
He spends his days working in a gloomy, unsanitary workplace for 8 hours a day

He gets up too early, doesn't see his children
He wakes up too early and doesn't have enough time for his family, including his children

His wife's been working so hard just to pay their way
His wife has been working hard to earn money to support their family

'Cause little [?] no shoes, got no soles on the bottom
Their child has worn out shoes with no soles

He gets down no his knees, closes his eyes and starts to pray
He kneels down, shuts his eyes, and prays

The tears come tumbling down just like the rhythm of the rain
He cries, and his tears fall like raindrops

She's 5 foot 9 and oh she's never had to work a day
She is tall at 5 foot 9 and has never had to work in her life

When she tiptoes in at 5am they don't notice
She sneaks into her home at 5 in the morning, and no one pays attention

'Cause her daddy sleeps with his Rolex on
Her father wears his expensive Rolex watch to bed

Her mom's been shopping all day long
Her mother has spent all day shopping, most likely with her father’s money

While she lies awake on her bed on roses full of thorns
While she lies awake in her bed, it is uncomfortable and filled with painful memories or difficult emotions

She get's down on her knees, opens her eyes to another day
She gets down on her knees and opens her eyes to a new day

The tears come tumbling down just like an endless tidal wave
She cries, and her tears are like an overwhelming tide

Keep running, keep running, keep running, keep running
The phrase 'keep running' is repeated four times

I keep running, keep running
The singer is determined to continue moving forward with her life

Got his/her hands up and he/she knows it's not enough today
The person knows that they are not doing enough, and they raise their hands in despair

Knows it's not enough
The person knows that their current situation is not enough and needs to change

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDREYA TRIANA, JENNIFER DECILVEO, NICK ROSEN

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