After cracking the Top 10 of the iTunes dance charts in 15 countries with the release, "A Real Hero", featured on Nicolas Winding Refn's hit film 'Drive,' the Toronto-based electronic pop duo Electric Youth stepped back to take time to work on a full-length album. Since then, the duo signed to Secretly Canadian and "A Real Hero" has gained over 18 million plays on YouTube. Austin Garrick, the band's instrumentalist, alongside vocalist Bronwyn Griffin, says of working on their debut, 'Innerworld' (out Sept. 30), "We wanted to make something that had the sense of being timeless. Our ultimate goal is to make a record that will be the favorite album of people that aren't born yet."
Recording took place between the duo's Toronto studio and their home studio in LA. Each space served its different purpose - in Toronto Austin was able deploy his extensive vintage synth collection, making up what he estimates is 80% of analog sounds on the album. In LA, the pair recorded Bronwyn's vocals, of which they share writing duties for -- in their space-- which includes a film projection room. Fritz Lang's boundary-breaking twenties classic 'Metropolis,' among other films played throughout the making of the record, inspired the eleven original tracks of 'Innerworld.' Peter Jackson's 'Heavenly Creatures' inspired their song "Runaway," while other films such as 'City of God,' 'After Hours,' 'Videodrome,' and more, influenced their recordings, where soundscapes bleed into vocals and songs take you on journeys into roads unexplored. 'Innerworld' also features a stark analog synth cover of John McGlynn's "If All She Has Is You."
Singles/EPs/LPs:
Right Back To You (2011)
The Best Thing (2012)
Innerworld (2014)
Runaway
Electric Youth Lyrics
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On the heels of something more
With the strength of a hundred hands
They're stronger than before
They say she'll grow out of it
Their contemptuous and cool
In pursuit of happiness
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away for good
Cause were both misunderstood
On the brink of a new day
On the heels of something more
In the wake of a heavy hand
There's a new world to explore
They say shell grow out of it
Their contemptuous and cool
In pursuit of happiness
We'll find a way
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away for good
Cause were both misunderstood
Cause were both misunderstood
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away for good
Cause were both misunderstood
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away
Maybe we can just run away for good
Cause were both misunderstood
Cause were both misunderstood
Cause were both misunderstood
The lyrics to Electric Youth's song Runaway are filled with themes of dissatisfaction and the desire for escape. The verse begins by describing a sense of anticipation for something new and greater, and the lyrics suggest the possibility of a fresh start. However, the lyrics also hint at the presence of obstacles and difficulties, as they reference a heavy hand and the idea that the subject of the lyrics will eventually "grow out of it." The chorus repeats the idea of running away, emphasizing the possibility for a better life and the idea that the people in the song are both misunderstood.
The lyrics of Runaway can be interpreted as a statement on society's often dismissive attitude towards people who are struggling, especially those who are young. The song suggests that when people are unhappy or struggling, those around them often do not take their concerns seriously, or simply suggest that they will eventually "grow out of it." The chorus of Runaway can be seen as a plea for understanding and empathy for those who are struggling.
Overall, Electric Youth's song Runaway is a powerful expression of the need for escape and the desire for a fresh start. The song deals with themes of frustration, dissatisfaction, and the desire for a better life, and it encourages those who are struggling to seek out a new path and create their own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
On the brink of a new day
We are at the start of a new day, uncertain of what lies ahead.
On the heels of something more
We are following something greater than ourselves, hoping to catch up.
With the strength of a hundred hands
We are feeling empowered and capable of achieving anything we set our minds to.
They're stronger than before
Our critics have underestimated us and we're showing them that we're stronger and better than they thought.
They say she'll grow out of it
Our loved ones doubt us and don't understand our dreams, thinking it's just a phase.
Their contemptuous and cool
They are dismissive and unsupportive, discouraging us from pursuing what we want.
In pursuit of happiness
We are chasing after what makes us happy, despite the obstacles and naysayers.
They'll find a way
Our critics will continue to do things their way, but we won't let that stop us.
Maybe we can just run away
We're considering escaping our current situation to find our own path and happiness.
Maybe we can just run away for good
We're thinking of leaving everything behind for good, to start over.
Cause were both misunderstood
We feel like no one truly understands us and our aspirations.
In the wake of a heavy hand
We're dealing with the consequences of someone else's controlling and oppressive behavior.
There's a new world to explore
There's a whole new world of possibilities out there waiting for us to discover and embrace.
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Xavier Rodrigues
Lebanon is a gorgeous country, with a very rich culture that expands back for so many years and generations! I hope you and your family are OK, and are in good health, and that blessings may be rained down upon you! Didn't know this video was shot there, and this band is cool! It looks amazing there, in this video, that is. I know since then, much has happened, and my heart goes out to that! ✊✊🙏🙏❤❤
By the way:
I pray that either one if these things 1) That you stay alive long enough to see something that will shock & astound the world- the return of Jesus the Word of God made flesh, who is my God comefrom my God, yet we all, Jesus and the world, will worship one God.
To understand this:
Man is obviously less than the "Word of God", and so our God's "Word" was made flesh into a man that is Jesus, he lived among man on Earth, in the form of man, and completed his mission on earth to save man from their sins, which every human has after we are children (when we do things our hearts know we shouldn't- that, is sin. I know Islam teaches that mankind does not have the disease of sinful nature, that all are born with and that activates after we are children, that came from the fall, therefore Jesus had no need to be sacrificed on the cross for the sins of the world - you see how 1 lie can ruin it all, do know that God never put evil in man when God created man, the devil showed man that there was another option besides only choosing good and that is NOT taught in Islam, my friend, trust me, I know Islam and the Hadith ✊)
2) That you hear about the truth that is Jesus is God's Word made flesh, that God is in fact Yahweh/Elohim, the God of the Holy Bible, and there is none other.
Because I promise you, my friend, that you WILL come to believe, in this life or the next 🙏🙏✊✊❤❤
NöE
#LYRICS
on the brink of a new day
on the heels of something more
with the strength of a hundred hands
they're stronger than before
they say she'll grow out of it
their contemptuous and cool
in pursuit of happiness
they'll find a way
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can just run away for good
cause were both misunderstood
on the brink of a new day
on the heels of something more
in the wake of a heavy hand
there's a new world to explore
they say shell grow out of it
their contemptuous and cool
in pursuit of happiness
we'll find a way
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can leave this place for good
cause were both misunderstood
cause were both misunderstood
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can leave this place for good
cause were both misunderstood
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can just run away
maybe we can leave this place for good
cause were both misunderstood
cause were both misunderstood
cause were both misunderstood
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JuanJoT$
Why electric youth is so under rated? They are amazing
Brody
@Han Singular electro pop ?
Han Singular
All their songs sound kinda the same
Flashline Media Consultancy
people don't have the mind to search for more than the top 40 charts these days
edgardo gregorini
The sincere, cool and elegant music that does not expose a pose does not sell, unfortunately it is the decline of the current world
Son of Tamriel
They broke up, bf and gf
Nino
This video was shot in my country, Lebanon, which is being destroyed everyday by its own corrupt government. Made me kind of sad, but in a beautiful way. I love this
Josh Baldwin
Yes it really does look a beautiful place
Sunny Rain
Same problem :/ living in Ukraine.. it's sad what they've done to this country and it's people but what can you do....
Xavier Rodrigues
Lebanon is a gorgeous country, with a very rich culture that expands back for so many years and generations! I hope you and your family are OK, and are in good health, and that blessings may be rained down upon you! Didn't know this video was shot there, and this band is cool! It looks amazing there, in this video, that is. I know since then, much has happened, and my heart goes out to that! ✊✊🙏🙏❤❤
By the way:
I pray that either one if these things 1) That you stay alive long enough to see something that will shock & astound the world- the return of Jesus the Word of God made flesh, who is my God comefrom my God, yet we all, Jesus and the world, will worship one God.
To understand this:
Man is obviously less than the "Word of God", and so our God's "Word" was made flesh into a man that is Jesus, he lived among man on Earth, in the form of man, and completed his mission on earth to save man from their sins, which every human has after we are children (when we do things our hearts know we shouldn't- that, is sin. I know Islam teaches that mankind does not have the disease of sinful nature, that all are born with and that activates after we are children, that came from the fall, therefore Jesus had no need to be sacrificed on the cross for the sins of the world - you see how 1 lie can ruin it all, do know that God never put evil in man when God created man, the devil showed man that there was another option besides only choosing good and that is NOT taught in Islam, my friend, trust me, I know Islam and the Hadith ✊)
2) That you hear about the truth that is Jesus is God's Word made flesh, that God is in fact Yahweh/Elohim, the God of the Holy Bible, and there is none other.
Because I promise you, my friend, that you WILL come to believe, in this life or the next 🙏🙏✊✊❤❤