Band consists of 氷室京介 (vocals), 布袋寅泰 (guitar), 松井常松 (bass) and 高橋まこと (drums).
They are a rock band that reached legendary status in Japan during the 80s. Their style of play varied from punk to pop rock and they had fans of all ages. The 90s band movement was credited to Boøwy as they popularized the formation of musical groups, which caused musical instrument sales to hit an all-time high during the 90s and the record companies signed and debuted 80 bands during the 90s in hopes of finding a new Boøwy.
The group disbanded in 1988.
Members:
氷室京介 (vocals)
布袋寅泰 (guitar)
松井常松 (bass)
高橋まこと (drums)
Former Members:
深沢 (saxophone) 1980-1982
諸星アツシ (guitar)1980-1982
木村マモル (drums)1980-1981
Runaway Train
BOøWY Lyrics
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もてあましてる天使達
プラットホーム冷えきって
二人の息もこごえてる
(I MUST BELIEVE IT, I MUST BELIEVE IT)
今ならまだ間に合うだろう
(YOU MUST BELIEVE IT, YOU MUST BELIEVE IT)
(I LOST MYSELF) 見えやしない
おざなりな夢? 冗談じゃないぜ
(YOU LOST YOURSELF) 飛びのるのサ
今から二人 始められるはず
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
くすぐったい優しさは
いつもきまってうわべだけ
リアルな夢を手さぐりで
探せずにいる天使達
(I MUST BELIEVE IT, I MUST BELIEVE IT)
今ならまだ間に合うだろう
(YOU MUST BELIEVE IT, YOU MUST BELIEVE IT)
本当の事を探すまで
(I LOST MYSELF) 消せやしない
オマエとならば きっとうまくいく
(YOU LOST YOURSELF) 飛びのるのサ
今から二人 始められるはず
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
(I LOST MYSELF) 見えやしない
おざなりな夢? 冗談じゃないぜ
(YOU LOST YOURSELF) 飛びのるのサ
今から二人 始められるはず
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
The first verse of "Runaway Train" by BOØWY describes the feeling of being lost and overwhelmed, personified by helpless angels with crumpled souls. The cold platform adds to the sense of despair as even the breath of the two anonymous figures waiting there becomes frozen. The refrain "I must believe it, you must believe it" emphasizes the need to cling onto hope and search for the truth until the very end. The second verse continues with the theme of searching for the real and the authentic, acknowledging the superficiality of the world that prevents the search for true dreams. The chorus repeats the idea of running away from it all, embarking on a journey to find the missing pieces of one's soul.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of emptiness and longing, coupled with the need to believe in oneself and escape from the mundane reality. The train represents a symbol of hope and freedom, a way to escape the limitations of the world and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
しわくちゃの 魂 を もてあましてる天使達 プラットホーム冷えきって 二人の息もこごえてる
Angels with withered souls are struggling, their breaths freezing on the cold platform.
(I MUST BELIEVE IT, I MUST BELIEVE IT) 今ならまだ間に合うだろう (YOU MUST BELIEVE IT, YOU MUST BELIEVE IT) 本当の事を探すまで
(I MUST BELIEVE IT, I MUST BELIEVE IT) We can still make it if we believe. (YOU MUST BELIEVE IT, YOU MUST BELIEVE IT) Until we find out the truth.
(I LOST MYSELF) 見えやしない おざなりな夢? 冗談じゃないぜ (YOU LOST YOURSELF) 飛びのるのサ 今から二人 始められるはず
(I LOST MYSELF) I can't see anything, is this just an ordinary dream? It's not a joke. (YOU LOST YOURSELF) With a leap of faith, we can start from here.
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
Run, run, runaway train. Run, run, runaway train.
くすぐったい優しさは いつもきまってうわべだけ リアルな夢を手さぐりで 探せずにいる天使達
Ticklish tenderness is always superficial. Angels are groping for a real dream they can't find.
(I MUST BELIEVE IT, I MUST BELIEVE IT) 今ならまだ間に合うだろう (YOU MUST BELIEVE IT, YOU MUST BELIEVE IT) 本当の事を探すまで
(I MUST BELIEVE IT, I MUST BELIEVE IT) We can still make it if we believe. (YOU MUST BELIEVE IT, YOU MUST BELIEVE IT) Until we find out the truth.
(I LOST MYSELF) 消せやしない オマエとならば きっとうまくいく (YOU LOST YOURSELF) 飛びのるのサ 今から二人 始められるはず
(I LOST MYSELF) I can't erase it. With you, I'm sure it'll work out. (YOU LOST YOURSELF) With a leap of faith, we can start from here.
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
Run, run, runaway train. Run, run, runaway train.
RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN RUN RUN RUNAWAY TRAIN
Run, run, runaway train. Run, run, runaway train.
Writer(s): 氷室 京介, 布袋 寅泰, 布袋 寅泰, 氷室 京介
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.