Runaway
Anthony Callea Lyrics

I can't breathe inside this mask
The singer feels trapped and constrained by the expectations and pressures placed on them by society.

I can't love with all my heart
The singer is unable to fully express their feelings and emotions due to external factors like societal norms or personal fears and doubts.

But I done wanna hurt no one
The singer is trying to balance their own desires and needs with the potential harm it could cause to others.

When look into those eyes
The singer is attracted to someone but struggles to fully connect with them.

Its someone else's face I see
The singer is projecting their desires and fantasies onto the person they are attracted to, rather than seeing them for who they truly are.

And I know that this is wrong
The singer is aware that their desires and actions go against societal norms or personal values, causing internal conflict.

I slip my disguise when I sleep, close my eyes
The singer can only reveal their true desires and feelings in their dreams, when they are not bound by the expectations and pressures of the real world.

You'll be waiting right there in my dreams
The person the singer is attracted to represents an escape from their reality, and they envision being with them in their dreams.

I wanna runaway
The singer desires to escape their current situation or reality and be with the person they are attracted to.

I wanna fly to you
The singer yearns to be with the person they desire, and sees them as an escape or relief from their struggles.

I don't wanna live out a lie
The singer is tired of pretending or hiding their true desires, and wants to live authentically even if it means going against societal norms or expectations.

But that's all I can do
The singer feels like they are stuck and unable to fully live out their desires due to external factors.

So I breathe in each kiss
The singer savors every moment they have with the person they desire, as it is a temporary escape from their struggles.

I wanna just escape
The singer desires to run away from their struggles and be with the person they love.

As sure as the night hides our love
The singer's desires and feelings are hidden and obscured from the world, much like a hidden love affair that can only take place under the cover of darkness.

Soon the dawn must break
The singer realizes that their current situation cannot last forever, and that eventually they will have to face reality.

And I will wake, you'll be gone
The singer knows that their escape and temporary relief will come to an end, and that they will have to face the harsh reality of being separated from the person they desire.

When you walk into the room
The person the singer desires represents a temptation that they struggle with every time they see them.

You're the only face I see
The singer is fixated on the person they desire, unable to focus on anything else in their presence.

And it's time that I was gone
The singer realizes that their attraction and desires for this person are causing harm to themselves and potentially to others, and they need to distance themselves from them.

'Cause the damage can't be done
The singer is aware that their actions could cause harm or pain to themselves or others, and they need to take action to prevent that.

Or two worlds would fall apart
The singer understands that their actions could have far-reaching consequences not just for themselves, but for others as well.

And in truth I am not that strong
The singer acknowledges that they are struggling with their desires and that they are not strong enough to resist them on their own.

So I breathe in each kiss
The singer savors every moment they have with the person they desire, knowing that it may be their last.

I wanna runaway
The singer desires to escape their current situation or reality and be with the person they are attracted to.

I must bury this inside
The singer realizes that they cannot act on their desires and must keep them hidden from the world.

Where the world would never see
The singer must hide their true desires and feelings from the world, as the consequences of acting on them could be too great.

That my heart can't be free
The singer is struggling with the conflict between their desires and the limitations placed on them, and feels trapped by their own heart.