running away
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Make you blind, burn your inside
If I don't know me then I don't know you
Can't figure out what I'm supposed to do
I ain't running away from my mind this time
I ain't running away from my mind this time
A little talent but a lot would do
If I don't know me then I don't know you
I don't know why I do the things I do
I ain't running away from my mind this time (4x)
Too stressed to eat, too tired to sleep
Alien to all you meet
It's the season of the witch, it's the season of the spin
And nobody knows what state we're in
It's the season of the witch, it's the season of the spin
And nobody knows the trouble we're in
It's the season of the witch, it's the season of the spin
The song "Running Away" by Richard Ashcroft addresses themes of self-doubt, inner turmoil, and the struggles that come with navigating one's own mind. In the opening lines, Ashcroft uses a metaphor to describe himself as being like turpentine, stating that he could make someone blind and burn their insides. This suggests that he sees himself as a potentially dangerous force, both to himself and to those around him.
The repeated refrain of "I ain't running away from my mind this time" suggests that Ashcroft is determined to confront his inner demons head on, rather than avoid or suppress them. He acknowledges that there is a "killer" inside him and others, but at the same time laments that he doesn't fully understand himself or the reasons behind his actions, which adds to his internal conflict.
The chorus serves as a statement of defiance and resilience, as Ashcroft pushes back against his own anxieties and makes a decision to face his problems rather than flee from them. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "it's the season of the witch, it's the season of the spin" which can be seen as a reflection of the current state of affairs, where everything is uncertain and possibly chaotic.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't drink me I'm like turpentine
I am dangerous to consume, like a toxic chemical
Make you blind, burn your inside
If ingested, I can cause both blindness and internal damage
If I don't know me then I don't know you
If I am not self-aware, how can I truly know or understand anyone else
Can't figure out what I'm supposed to do
I am unsure of my purpose or path in life
I ain't running away from my mind this time
I am confronting my own inner demons and struggles instead of avoiding them
There's a killer in me and a killer in you
We all have the capacity for both good and evil within us
A little talent but a lot would do
I have some talent, but I know I could accomplish more
I don't know why I do the things I do
I struggle to understand my own motivations and actions
Too stressed to eat, too tired to sleep
I am so overwhelmed and anxious that basic bodily functions are affected
Alien to all you meet
I feel disconnected and out of place among others
It's the season of the witch, it's the season of the spin
A metaphorical representation of chaos and confusion in society
And nobody knows what state we're in
The current state of affairs is unknown and confusing to everyone
And nobody knows the trouble we're in
The potential dangers and consequences of this chaotic time are uncertain and unclear
It's the season of the witch, it's the season of the spin
A repeating cycle of disorder and bewilderment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD ASHCROFT
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