Running Away
Crossfire Lyrics


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I'm standing here , lookin' at your photograph
Thinkin' our love's gone bad , remembering all those times
Was it real , the love we shared
Or was it only me ?
Will I ever start to wonder , what has made her leave

(Pre-chorus:)
But now I see things have changed
Your love for me is endless pain

(Chorus:)
Remember the nights , those summer nights
When life was good and love seemed right
You're tearin' my heart , you know that you do
I'm running away from you , I'm running away from you

I wish that I could stop the hands of fate
I'm tryin' hard not to feel this way
But times go by , and people change
I'm getting stronger everyday
Your'e not the girl I used to love

(Pre-chorus)





(Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crossfire's song Running Away narrate the struggles of a man who is trying to make sense of the end of his relationship. The opening line, "I'm standing here, lookin' at your photograph" suggests that he is trying to find answers through reminiscing about old memories, going back to the time when he loved his partner. He cannot help but ponder whether the love they shared had been genuine or if it was something that he alone felt. As he is trying to come to terms with this, the truth dawns on him that his partner's love for him has long since dwindled, and he is left with nothing but pain.


The song's pre-chorus, "But now I see things have changed, Your love for me is endless pain," consolidates the fact that he is feeling betrayed and wounded. The chorus illustrates that he is trying to move on, running away from the person he loved, and all the happy memories they shared. He wishes for her to remember what they had shared - the summer nights that seemed full of love and joy. He tries to convince himself that he is getting stronger every day, even though he can't stop himself from feeling pain and sadness when he thinks about her.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm standing here, lookin' at your photograph
I am standing motionless glancing upon a visual representation of you.


Thinkin' our love's gone bad, remembering all those times
The notion of our mutual romantic affection being unsatisfactory crosses my mind, while reminiscing about the blissful past.


Was it real, the love we shared, Or was it only me?
I am pondering if our love turned out genuine, or if it was just my delusional state of mind.


Will I ever start to wonder, what has made her leave
I am uncertain if I will ever question or query the reason behind you departing from me.


But now I see things have changed, Your love for me is endless pain
As of now, my perception suggests a modification from the past, and your tenderness towards me has transformed into perpetual agony.


Remember the nights, those summer nights, When life was good and love seemed right
Reflect upon those particular evenings, those summertime evenings when everything was perfect, and our love appeared ideal and idyllic.


You're tearin' my heart, you know that you do, I'm running away from you, I'm running away from you
You are causing immense emotional hurt, and I am moving away from you, fleeing from you.


I wish that I could stop the hands of fate, I'm tryin' hard not to feel this way
I desire to halt or impede destiny's course of action if possible, as I am attempting to control and suppress my sentiments.


But times go by, and people change, I'm getting stronger every day, You're not the girl I used to love
As time progresses, individuals transform, and I am developing robustness with every passing day. You are no longer the same individual whom I previously adored.


Your'e not the girl I used to love
You no longer hold the qualities or attributes that I once held affection towards.


(Pre-chorus)
Section of the song where the lyrics are repeated.


(Chorus)
Section of the song where the refrain is repeated.




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