Current line-up:
Neo Scope - vocals
Carter - guitars
Convex - bass
Mahony - drums
Discography:
Silent Wings: Eternity Full-length album, 2004
From The Highest Point Single, 2007
Private Soul Security Single, 2007
Sinfony 23 Full-length album, 2007
Wildes Herz Full-length album, 2009
Zeichen Full-length album, 2012
Zur Sonne - Zur Freiheit, 2013
Runaway
Down Below Lyrics
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Run over the hills
But I'm standing in your way
'Cause loneliness kills
The moment that I was born
Was the moment I cried
Every second I live
The moment that I was born
Was the moment I cried
Every second I live
Is a second a die, oh, oh
You little runaway
Run over the hills
But I'm standing in your way
'Cause loneliness kills
Hey, little runaway
Trying to leave us all
But I'm standing in your way
I won't watch you fall
Don't run, hey, loneliness kills
Every moment I hope
Is a moment I lie
And every second I love
Is a second I die
You think your last mistake's done
You don't want to retry
You're not the only one
Look, we all have to fight, oh, oh
You little runaway
Run over the hills
But I'm standing in your way
'Cause loneliness kills
Hey, little runaway
Trying to leave us all
But I'm standing in your way
I won't watch you fall
Don't run, hey, loneliness kills
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, help
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, help
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, help
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, help
Stop
You little runaway
Run over the hills
But I'm standing in your way
'Cause loneliness kills
Don't run, hey, over the hills
Hey, little runaway
Trying to leave us all
But I'm standing in your way
I won't watch you fall
Don't run, hey, loneliness kills
Don't run, hey, over the hills
Don't run, hey, loneliness kills
Don't run, hey, over the hills
Don't run, hey, loneliness kills
Runaway
In Down Below's song "Runaway," the singer addresses a person who is running away from their problems, possibly to escape loneliness. The singer is trying to stand in the way of this person and reminds them that running away won't solve their issues. The lyrics emphasize the pain of existence, stating that every moment is a lie and every second of love is a second of dying. There is also a theme of perseverance and fighting through struggles, as the singer tells the runaway that they are not the only one who has to fight.
The repetition in the lyrics reinforces the sense of hopelessness and despair, such as the repetition of "the moment that I was born was the moment I cried" and "every second I live is a second I die." The use of "you little runaway" repeatedly adds a confrontational tone to the lyrics, making it clear that the singer is trying to prevent the person from running away.
Overall, "Runaway" is a song about confronting one's problems instead of trying to escape them. The lyrics make it clear that running away will not solve the runaway's problems, but instead, they should face their issues and fight through them.
Line by Line Meaning
You little runaway
Addressing the person running away as someone small or insignificant
Run over the hills
Escaping and avoiding problems and responsibilities
But I'm standing in your way
The singer is determined to stop the person from running away
'Cause loneliness kills
The reason for the artist's determination is that loneliness is a serious and life-threatening problem
The moment that I was born
Reflecting on the beginning of life
Was the moment I cried
Life is difficult and painful from the very start
Every second I live
Life is an ongoing process
Is a second a die
The artist feels like they are dying every moment
You little runaway
Repeating the opening line to emphasize the artist's point
Trying to leave us all
The person running away is leaving behind loved ones and supporters
I won't watch you fall
The singer cares for the person and won't let them harm themselves
Don't run, hey, loneliness kills
Reinforcing the idea that running away is not the solution to loneliness and can actually make it worse
Every moment I hope
The singer has a glimmer of hope in their life
Is a moment I lie
But that hopeful moment feels like a lie, because life is so difficult
And every second I love
Despite the difficulties, the singer still has love in their life
Is a second I die
But that love also feels like it's hurting the artist
You think your last mistake's done
Addressing the person running away directly, implying that they have made a mistake
You don't want to retry
The singer is encouraging the person to try again, even if they have failed in the past
You're not the only one
The singer reassures the person that they are not alone in their struggles
Look, we all have to fight, oh, oh
Encouraging the person to keep fighting and not give up
Don't run, hey, over the hills
Another reminder not to run away from problems
Don't run, hey, loneliness kills
Repeating the warning that loneliness can be fatal
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, help
Expressing the singer's desire for help and support
Stop
A clear command to stop running and face the problems
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHIAS BARWIG, MIKE KALTOFEN, ALEXANDER LYSJAKOW, TONY MATTHIAS, HENNING VERLAGE, JEFF COLLIER
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