Goodrem has to date achieved nine #1 ARIA singles and multiple UK Top 10 singles. Her debut album, 2003's Innocent Eyes, made her one of Australia's highest-selling female recording artists, spending 29 weeks at #1, and selling over a million copies in Australia and 2.5 million worldwide. While 2004's Mistaken Identity was unable to match the commercial success of its predecessor, it entered the ARIA charts at #1 and gained multi-platinum status. To date, Goodrem has sold 3.5 million albums worldwide. In 2005, she embarked on The Visualise Tour, her debut concert tour of Australia.
In 2003, at the age of 18 and amidst her blooming career, Goodrem was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer. She has since made a full recovery and now spends much of her time promoting cancer charities.
Goodrem was invited to write and sing the theme song of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Named 'Together We Are One', the track was co-written with her ex, Brian McFadden and long-time collaborator Guy Chambers. 'Together We Are One' was not originally planned for release as a single, but due to Australian public demand, it was released and peaked at #2 on the official ARIA charts. She was later also invited to perform the theme for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, with "Welcome to Earth".
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Running Away
Delta Goodrem Lyrics
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Inner peace and tranquillity inside
My mind I feel it's changing
Breaking down the defenses of my heart
It's like a new adventure
And this is my life
No longer know the girl inside
The stranger in my mind
I'm running away. Running away from you
Though I beg you to stay. I'm running away from you
I'm running away. From predictable
Miss reliable. So methodical
Want to be individual. An original
So radical. And desirable
Put a message in a bottle
Watch it sail across the ocean blue
So free of limitations
A vision I can only fantasize
I'm floating in a new direction
As this is my life
No longer know the girl inside
The stranger in my mind
"Running Away" by Delta Goodrem is a hopeful ballad about finding oneself through change and self-actualization. The lyrics describe the singer's journey to find inner peace and tranquility in her life, despite feeling like a stranger in her own mind. She wishes for something different and finds herself longing for adventure and individuality. The chorus talks about running away, but not necessarily from a person, but rather running away from predictability and methodicalness.
The singer is going through a transformative experience where she is shedding her old beliefs and fears to be more radical and desirable. The feeling of freedom is profound, as portrayed by the metaphor of putting a message in a bottle and watching it sail away into the ocean blue, no longer limited by anything. Delta Goodrem's vocals are particularly powerful in the song, as they convey the conflicting emotions of uncertainty, desperation, and hopefulness.
"Running Away" is a fantastic example of Delta Goodrem's artistic flair and knack for storytelling. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her struggles and desire to find her own unique path. The theme of breaking free from the norm and finding oneself is something that resonates with people all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes and make a wish for
I am hoping for inner peace and tranquillity inside of myself and am visualizing it with closed eyes.
Inner peace and tranquillity inside
I hope to find peace within myself and be free from inner turmoil.
My mind, I feel it's changing
I sense that my mind is evolving and transforming into something new.
Breaking down the defenses of my heart
I am becoming vulnerable and allowing myself to feel emotions that I had previously shielded myself from.
It's like a new adventure
These changes in my life feel like an exciting journey full of unknown challenges and opportunities.
And this is my life
I am taking ownership of my life and embracing the changes happening within me.
No longer know the girl inside
I am evolving and changing so rapidly that I do not recognize myself anymore.
The stranger in my mind
I feel like I am a stranger to my own thoughts and emotions.
I'm running away. Running away from you
I am trying to distance myself from a person or situation that is holding me back in life.
Though I beg you to stay. I'm running away from you
Despite my plea for them to stay, I am still trying to escape from that person or situation.
I'm running away. From predictable
I am trying to break the cycle of predictability in my life and seek new adventures.
Miss reliable. So methodical
I am tired of being too reliable and structured in my life and crave spontaneity.
Want to be individual. An original
I desire to be unique and stand out from the crowd.
So radical. And desirable
I want to embrace edgier things in life that are considered unconventional, and they drive people's attention towards me.
Put a message in a bottle
I am writing to the world as if writing a message that will someday reach distant lands.
Watch it sail across the ocean blue
The message I put in the bottle is my symbolic expression of hope and purpose.
So free of limitations
I no longer want to limit myself and live without restrictions.
A vision I can only fantasize
The possibility of not having restrictions is still only an imaginative concept.
I'm floating in a new direction
I am heading down the path of discovering myself in a direction that I was once unaware of.
As this is my life
I am the one who controls my life and where I take it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, MAGGIE ROSE, BRIAN KENNEDY, CANDICE NELSON, DEWAIN WHITMORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ali Comando
I have a runny nose
I have a runny nose
Ohh noo
Should i buy myself tissue
Should i get myself nasal spay
Crying... ...
No longer i can breath
Ooohhhhhh
Snnnneeeezzzeee
Chsss t' " '" " -- ...
Ali Comando
I have a runny nose
I have a runny nose
Ohh noo
Should i buy myself tissue
Should i get myself nasal spay
Crying... ...
No longer i can breath
Ooohhhhhh
Snnnneeeezzzeee
Chsss t' " '" " -- ...
bee benjamin
I close my eyes and make a wish for
Inner peace and tranquillity inside
My mind I feel it's changing
Breaking down the defenses of my heart
It's like a new adventure
And this is my life
No longer know the girl inside
The stranger in my mind
I'm running away. Running away from you
Though I beg you to stay. I'm running away from you
I'm running away. From predictable
Miss reliable. So methodical
Want to be individual. An original
So radical. And desirable
Put a message in a bottle
Watch it sail across the ocean blue
So free of limitations
A vision I can only fantasize
I'm floating in a new direction
As this is my life
No longer know the girl inside
The stranger in my mind
Ali Comando
I have a runny nose
I have a runny nose
Ohh noo
Should i buy myself tissue
Should i get myself nasal spay
Crying... ...
No longer i can breath
Ooohhhhhh
Snnnneeeezzzeee
Chsss t' " '" " -- ...
Ali Comando
I have a runny nose
I have a runny nose
Ohh noo
Should i buy myself tissue
Should i get myself nasal spay
Crying... ...
No longer i can breath
Ooohhhhhh
Snnnneeeezzzeee
Chsss t' " '" " -- ...
Ali Comando
I have a runny nose
I have a runny nose
Ohh noo
Should i buy myself tissue
Should i get myself nasal spay
Crying... ...
No longer i can breath
Ooohhhhhh
Snnnneeeezzzeee
Chsss t' " '" " -- ...
Ali Comando
I have a runny nose
I have a runny nose
Ohh noo
Should i buy myself tissue
Should i get myself nasal spay
Crying... ...
No longer i can breath
Ooohhhhhh
Snnnneeeezzzeee
Chsss t' " '" " -- ...
Chin Camposano
The arrangement of this version is soooooo much better than the original. I love it! It shows Delta keeps on improving throughout the years, especially her vocals.
Álvaro Sánchez Bravo
she should be promoted worldwide, she's such a great singer and I admire her so much. Love you Delta from Spain xxx
Ivan Sherbinin
+lvaro Sa;nchez Bravo
I was amazed. Haven't here her for 10 years.
She was OK then.
I think shes actually one of the best right now
Like Lara Fabian level but with good songs :)
Awesome awesome artist.
Андрей
Also love aus Russia=)
Melissa Kravitz
Her voice is unbelievable. This version of the song is so cool. She gets better with age.
Lauren O
The shivers that this gave me are indescribable, Delta was my first idol, she will always have a pieces of my heart, I love her so much!
msjp81
Christine and Sharon really compliment Delta's voice on this. They make an amazing team
rennn brooke
Clearly it is music at its purest artform. Instead of delta being in a separate recording studio she is vibing off her team and they are making it there and then. Sure there could be a few takes with the camera work but she is so superb that i believe this has not been tampered with. I have seen delta perform live and ive been brought to tears because its so beautiful and real. Delta is a true artist with exceptional talent. How can anyone watch this and then first and foremost comment about auto tune? Are you a vocalist expert? Just appreciate something good when you see it. Gosh!!!! Love this woman,a true spirit of the universe.
Nikola Péliová
Incredible ability to work with her voice! WOW!
Katrin Wheeler
Incredible talented and emotional good hearted delta. Thanks for so much good vibes, joy and wisdom. Looking forward breaking all lockdowns of the world with vaccine of your music❤️