1. Cartel is an… Read Full Bio ↴Cartel is the name of at least six different groups:
1. Cartel is an American pop punk band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The current members of the band include vocalist/guitarist Will Pugh, lead guitarist Joseph Pepper, bassist Nic Hudson, and drummer Kevin Sanders. Their four studio albums are titled Chroma (2005), Cartel (2007), Cycles (2009) and Collider (2013).
2. Cartel is a German hip-hop group which have mostly Turkish members, who released a self-titled album in 1995. For the "Cartel" project, three bands got together: "Da Crime Posse" , "Erci E" and "Karakan". This album was released in 1995 and soon after the bands went their separate ways. The album gained immediate popularity in Turkey when it was first released and stayed at top of the lists for more than 13 weeks.
3. Cartel were also a band from Bristol UK they released an EP called Glowing Hairdo in 1998 with the songs 1.Glowing Hairdo 2. Do you love me? 3. Past lives
4. A collaboration between trance DJs John Askew and John O'Callaghan, who released the song "Moments" under this name in 2007.
5. Underground producer Cartel, one half of the Hoodgrown Productions duo, makes his debut with a throwback album of sorts. Combing hard beats provided by him and "real" lyrics from some of illest new upcoming artists on the scene, Cartel's Prepare For Glory represents a time when hip hop was still about "beats & rhymes". (http://www.hoodgrownrecords.com)
6. Brisbane (Australia) rock band who were a part of the city's thriving hard-rock community- the same that gave birth to similar bands such as The Butterfly Effect, Sunk Loto, King Mungi and Melodyssey.
Runaway
Cartel Lyrics
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Buried covered now, you'll find peace - in the earth aground.
Stop now, there's no point in breathing - it's not allowed.
On the surface, how can you find - reason to move on?
Until then you can runaway.
Do you best to hide your face.
And oh I know you best;
Hush now, yeah don't say a word - its out in the open,
And tell me how can you deal with all this wait?
Speak now, you must have a secret kept down,
Down where you can keep it - I need you to spill your guts.
Until then you can runaway,
Do you best to hide your face.
And oh I know you best.
I know you get what you get - until then you can runaway.
Do your best to hide your face.
And oh I know you best.
I know you get what you get you - get what you deserve.
Speak now you must have a secret kept down,
Down where you can keep it - I need you to spill your guts.
Until then you can runaway,
Do your best to hide your face.
And oh I know you best.
I know you get what you get - until then you can runaway.
Do your best to hide your face.
And oh I know you best,
I know you get what you get and all you get what you,
You get what you get, you get what you,
You get what you get, you get what you deserve.
The lyrics to Cartel's "Runaway" describe a sense of desperation and exhaustion in the face of difficult circumstances. The first verse suggests that the singer is at a breaking point, feeling like they're "too far" gone and unable to continue. They seek rest and relief, even if it means "finding peace" in death. The second verse addresses the feeling of being trapped, unable to exhale or find any reason to keep going. The chorus, "Until then you can runaway," offers a temporary solution, encouraging the listener to hide their face and escape from their current situation, but also acknowledging that they will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions.
The third verse is more confrontational, encouraging the listener to speak up and reveal their secrets. Despite the potential pain that may come with this, it's clear that the singer believes it's necessary in order to move forward. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that temporary escape is only a band-aid solution, and that ultimately, one will receive what they deserve.
Overall, "Runaway" is a poignant reflection on the difficult circumstances that can lead someone to feel like they need to escape. The chorus's repetition of "Do your best to hide your face" and the ultimate admission that one will receive what they deserve suggest that, while escape may be necessary in the short term, ultimately it's important to confront problems head-on and work towards a more permanent solution.
Line by Line Meaning
Face down; this is where it leads you - too far.
You've fallen too deep and you're unable to look up for help.
Buried covered now, you'll find peace - in the earth aground.
Once you're gone, you'll find peace in the afterlife.
Stop now, there's no point in breathing - it's not allowed.
There's no point in continuing to live, but you're not allowed to end it.
On the surface, how can you find - reason to move on?
When everything looks bleak and it seems impossible to find hope or motivation to continue.
Until then you can runaway.
Until you feel ready to face your problems, you can choose to run away from them.
Do you best to hide your face.
Try your best to conceal your emotions and true feelings.
And oh I know you best;
The singer understands you intimately.
I know you get what you get - you get what you deserve.
You reap what you sow, and the artist believes you're getting what you deserve.
Hush now, yeah don't say a word - its out in the open,
Someone else has already revealed your secrets, so don't bother denying them.
And tell me how can you deal with all this wait?
How can you handle the weight of the consequences of your actions?
Speak now, you must have a secret kept down,
You're holding onto a secret that needs to be shared.
Down where you can keep it - I need you to spill your guts.
You've been keeping your secret deep within yourself, but the artist needs you to confess the truth.
Do your best to hide your face.
Try to hide your emotions and true feelings as best you can.
And all you get what you,
You'll receive what's coming to you.
You get what you get, you get what you,
Your actions lead to consequences, which are unavoidable.
You get what you get, you get what you deserve.
You will be rewarded or punished based on your actions and deserve the outcome.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON, ROBERT TODD HARRELL
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