She appeared in the September edition of Now! Magazine. She also appeared on the LOLA 2007 line-up, using her lush instrumental back-ups to accompany her reedy voice. Her first album has been hailed in the Exclaim! monthly newspaper and on several online publications.
Basia was nominated in 2010 for a Polaris Music Prize and nominated in 2011 for a Juno in the Best New Artist category.
Run
Basia Bulat Lyrics
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Impossible to keep the vision against all of me
When I took myself far and away from everyone that I knew
If you're looking for the moon, is it ever when it's new?
When the iron is cold and the binding holds fast on to you
When I listen for the footsteps that nearly knock me
Down in the room
But how well can you really see?
Oh, you'll find it by and by
In a heartbeat you'll be free and you will
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Keep running back to me.
Over both of our heads you've been searching
To find a way soon
But there's nothing that I want more than a reason
To be following you
When you bring out the matches just remember that
I own them all too
If a lie won't go too deep, in a heartbeat you'll be free
And you will
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Keep running back to me
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Keep running back to me
Keep running back to me
The lyrics of Basia Bulat's "Run" tell a story of a person who is experiencing sadness and trying to escape it, but struggling to do so. The opening lines suggest that the source of the sadness is unknown and perhaps insurmountable. The singer suggests that if they were to discover the cause of the sadness, it would be impossible to overcome it. The following lines describe a person who has isolated themselves from others, perhaps in an attempt to escape the sadness. The reference to the moon hints at the futility of this effort; no matter where the singer goes, they will still carry their sadness with them.
The second stanza describes a person who is trapped and struggling to escape, but has someone else to rely on. The reference to the "tower" suggests that this other person may be a protector or a guide. The chorus provides a ray of hope; if the singer keeps running, they will eventually be free from their sadness. However, the repetition of "keep running back to me" suggests that the person offering hope may also be the source of the singer's sadness.
The final stanza suggests that the singer may be in a fraught or dangerous relationship. The reference to matches implies that the other person may be capable of harm, and the line "nothing that I want more than a reason to be following you" suggests that the singer may be too tied to this person to leave. However, the chorus offers a way out; if the singer keeps running, they will eventually escape.
Overall, "Run" is a powerful song about struggling with despair and seeking a way out, even when that way seems impossible. The repeated references to running suggest that the way out may involve taking charge and moving forward, even when the destination is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ever found the cause of this sadness, I know it would be
Discovering the root of my sadness appears to be a daunting task
Impossible to keep the vision against all of me
It is difficult to stay optimistic given the magnitude of my problems
When I took myself far and away from everyone that I knew
I isolated myself from those I knew to get away from my troubles
If you're looking for the moon, is it ever when it's new?
The solution to my problems may not be immediately visible
When the iron is cold and the binding holds fast on to you
When things are not going well and you are feeling trapped by circumstances
When I listen for the footsteps that nearly knock me down in the room
When I am alert and anxious about sounds in my space
"The tower is gone," you say But how well can you really see?
You claim a problem is resolved, but are you sure?
Oh, you'll find it by and by In a heartbeat you'll be free and you will
You'll find the solution soon and be liberated quickly
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
A call to take action and run, physically or figuratively
Keep running back to me
Despite running away, remember to come back to me
Over both of our heads you've been searching To find a way soon
Both of us are searching for a solution to our problems
But there's nothing that I want more than a reason To be following you
I want a reason to keep up with you despite the challenges
When you bring out the matches just remember that I own them all too
When you try to start a fire or create chaos, remember we share ownership
If a lie won't go too deep, in a heartbeat you'll be free And you will
If you can overcome the lies and deception, you'll find freedom quickly
Keep running back to me
Remember to return to me even after you've found a solution
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Basia Bulat
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