In May 2007, Avicii signed on with the Dejfitts Plays label. Then, in 2010, Avicii released the hit song "Seek Bromance", which reached the top 20 in several countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Sweden. He also remixed Nadia Ali's classic single "Rapture" for her album Queen of Clubs Trilogy: Onyx Edition. In October 2010, Avicii signed with the European A&R team with EMI Music Publishing.
Avicii released his final album prior his death in 2015 titled "Stories". The LP was his second album to go #1 and spawned the chart-topping "Waiting for Love" as well Top 5 hit singles "For a Better Day" and "Broken Arrows". The single "Pure Grinding" also reached Top 20.
In 2017, Avicii released what was originally meant to be the first EP to a three-part album.
The extended play was named "Avīci (01)" and spawned the #1 Sandro Cavazza-assisted hit "Without You".
Additionally, the Top 3 single "Lonely Together" which featured Rita Ora was also released from the EP.
"Avīci (01)" itself also went #1 and was another smash success for the DJ.
He died on 20 April 2018 in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28; the manner of his death was identified as suicide, the specific cause and method withheld from the public in accordance with standard media treatment of suicides.
Over a year after his death, on June 6th 2019, a posthumous album titled "TIM" was released. The singles "SOS" (featuring Emanon's Aloe Blacc), "Tough Love (featuring Vargas & Lagola and Agnes) and "Heaven" were released from the LP. The latter song featured vocals from Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin. "SOS" reached a peak at the top of the charts, whilst the two following singles managed to reach the #2 position. The album itself also peaked at #1, making it his third album (fourth counting his 2017 EP "Avīci (01)") to do so.
Always On The Run
Avicii Lyrics
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Take me, take me anywhere, just make me feel alive
We could fuel this fire, higher than the sun
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
Always on the run, always on the run
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
Always on the run, always on the run
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
On the run, on the run, run, run, run
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
We could save our money, we could buy a house
Kick back on our patio, watching fireflies
We could feel this fire, higher than the sun
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
Always on the run, always on the run
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
Always on the run, always on the run
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
On the run, on the run, run, run, run
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
The lyrics to Avicii feat. Chris Martin's song "Always On The Run" touch on the theme of wanting to escape from the monotony and routine of city life. The singer is asking to be taken on a drive away from the city, to any place that makes them feel alive. The song suggests that there is a desire to disconnect from the modern world and to feel more connected to nature. The lyrics also reference the idea of escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and the desire for a simpler life.
Despite the desire to escape, there is a sense that the characters in the song are still always on the run. They could have an easy life, but they are always rushing around and seem to be unable to slow down. The reference to "higher than the sun" suggests that the characters want to feel free and alive, but they are still limited in some way. Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire for freedom and escape from modern life's restrictions, while acknowledging that it is challenging to break away.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me from the city, let's go for a drive
I want to escape the busy, stressful city and go for a drive with you
Take me, take me anywhere, just make me feel alive
I trust you to take me to any place where I can feel alive and free
We could fuel this fire, higher than the sun
Our passion and love for each other could reach greater heights than anything else in the world
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
Life could be simple and straightforward if we didn't constantly feel like we have to keep moving and chasing after something
Always on the run, always on the run
We can't seem to stay still and always need to be chasing after our next goal or adventure
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Repetitive vocalization for emphasis
On the run, on the run, run, run, run
Reiterating the idea of constantly being on the move and chasing after something
We could save our money, we could buy a house
We could settle down and create a stable home for ourselves
Kick back on our patio, watching fireflies
Enjoying the simple pleasures of life, like watching fireflies, without any stress or worry
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Repetitive vocalization for emphasis
Things could be so easy but we're always on the run
We don't allow ourselves to experience the ease and simplicity of life, because we're always searching for something more
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonnali Mikaela Parmenius, Tim Bergling, Linus Wiklund, Mans Wredenberg, Arash Pournouri
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