By her third album in 1990, Anything Is Possible, Gibson’s chart fortunes were diminishing; only the lead single, the album’s title track, made any headway, peaking at #26. It would be her final U.S. top 40 entry. She shed the wholesome teen image for 1993’s Body, Mind, Soul, and later appeared in a Playboy magazine pictorial. Despite her diminished profile, another seven albums followed between 1995 and 2022. In 2006, she reached # 24 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart with "Say Goodbye,” a duet with Jordan Knight. Gibson has also had starring roles on Broadway and touring musicals, including playing Eponine in Les Misérables and Sandy in Grease, as well as television and independent film work.
Let's Run Away
Debbie Gibson Lyrics
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I see what you won't say
Why is the truth so rare
It's not the lighting
It's not the day
And I know it's not that you don't care
[Chorus]
Why won't you run away with me tomorrow
We could dance under moonlight
Play catch with the stars all day
Let's run away
Imagine a place
Where pride could cease to exist
And we could not speak of pain
And angels carry us on their wings
We are kissed
As we bathe in the pouring rain
[Chorus]
I cannot pretend
Oh no not to care
Anymore
So look inside
And come out smiling
With eyes of the adored
[Chorus]
Love is not a secret
Love is not a secret
The lyrics to Debbie Gibson's song "Let's Run Away" speak to the desire for transparency and honesty in a relationship. The opening lines, "In your mind's eye, I see what you won't say," suggest that the singer is aware of something her partner is hiding from her. She wonders why it's so hard for people to be truthful with each other, despite the fact that it's not always easy. The chorus encourages her partner to take a chance and run away with her, to a place where they can be themselves and enjoy each other's company without fear or inhibitions. The idea of dancing under moonlight and playing catch with stars all day suggests a sense of freedom and joy that is available if they can let go of any fears or doubts they might have.
The second verse continues in this vein, describing the ideal location as a place where pride doesn't exist and pain cannot be spoken of. It's a place where they can be held by angels and kissed in the pouring rain, a symbol of the purity and intensity of their love. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that love is not a secret to be kept hidden away, but something that should be shared and celebrated.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is tired of pretending not to care and wants her partner to open up to her. She encourages them to look inside and come out smiling, with eyes of the adored, reinforcing the idea that love should be expressed and celebrated openly. Overall, "Let's Run Away" is a song about the importance of honesty and openness in a relationship and the joy that can come from sharing love openly and freely.
Line by Line Meaning
In your mind's eye
I understand what you're thinking but not saying.
I see what you won't say
I sense what you're feeling but you're not sharing.
Why is the truth so rare
Why is it so hard to be honest with each other?
It's not the lighting
The circumstances or the environment aren't affecting our feelings.
It's not the day
The timing isn't the problem.
And I know it's not that you don't care
I know you care, but something is holding you back.
Love is not a secret to take to the grave
Love is meant to be shared and not kept hidden.
Why won't you run away with me tomorrow
Why won't you take a chance on love and come with me?
We could dance under moonlight
We could enjoy the simple pleasures of life together.
Play catch with the stars all day
We could dream and explore new possibilities together.
Let's run away
Let's take a chance on love and explore new adventures together.
Imagine a place
Imagine a world where love is the only thing that matters.
Where pride could cease to exist
A place where we can be vulnerable and honest with each other without the fear of being judged.
And we could not speak of pain
Where we can find healing and comfort in each other without the need to express our pain.
And angels carry us on their wings
A place where love lifts us up and carries us through the tough times.
We are kissed
We are embraced and loved unconditionally.
As we bathe in the pouring rain
We find joy and beauty even in the midst of hardships.
I cannot pretend
I can't keep up the façade any longer.
Oh no not to care
I care deeply about our relationship.
Anymore
I can't pretend that everything is okay when it's not.
So look inside
Take a deeper look at yourself and your feelings.
And come out smiling
And find joy and happiness in our relationship.
With eyes of the adored
With a deep sense of love and admiration for each other.
Love is not a secret
Love is meant to be expressed and shared.
Love is not a secret
Love should not be kept hidden or concealed.
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