Can't Keep Running Away
Eyeshine Lyrics


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1, 2, 3, let's go!

All the thoughts you can share with one look
Everyone is waiting patiently for something
What do you have to say for yourself?
What is it this time? or what is it this time?

Can you tell me what you're feeling (Tell me what you're feeling)
As the sun is at your back (Sun is at your back)
And all of life is going poorly
And you know you just might crack

You can't keep running away
It's gonna catch up some day
Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't be this way
No, you can't keep running away
It's gonna catch up some day
Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't be this way

All your lies you've been baiting me to hook
Into the twisted vein of something different
Where do you have to go from here?
How could you do it? Oh, how could you do it?

Can you tell me what you're feeling (What you're feeling)
As the sun is at your back (Sun is at your back)
And all of life is going poorly
And you know you just might crack

You can't keep running away
It's gonna catch up some day
Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't be this way
No, you can't keep running away
It's gonna catch up some day
Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't be this way

Your prayers made of plastic (Made of plastic)
Melted by the flames (Melted by the flames)
And you're hoping that your wisdom will not drain into the rain
You're so wrong (You're so wrong)
You're so wrong (You're so wrong)

Don't let your light die out
You can turn it all around (Turn it all around)
Don't let your light die out
You can turn it all around
Around

Can't keep running away
It's gonna catch up some day
Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't be this way
No, you can't keep running away
It's gonna catch up some day
Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't be this way

Come on, come on, come on, don't do it
Hold on, hold on, your pain, I see right through it
The black is falling down from your eyes tonight
The black is falling down from your eyes tonight




Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't be this way

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Keep Running Away" by Eyeshine echoes the message of facing one's problems instead of avoiding them. The chorus of the song emphasizes that running away from issues would not help much in the long run. The opening lines depict the feeling of being lost and unable to express oneself. There's a sense of urgency with the repetition of "What is it this time?" indicating that the person trying to escape has made similar mistakes in the past.


The second stanza expands on the issue of escaping, and how it's not helping. The lyrics ask for the reason behind the running and implore the person not to crack under the pressure of life's problems. The third stanza is about losing faith and feeling like everything is falling apart. The metaphor of "prayers made of plastic melted by the flames" suggests that the person is facing a crisis of faith, and the rain might drain out their wisdom.


The bridge urges the person not to let their light die out and to turn everything around. It's a call-to-action to not keep running and face their demons. The repetition of the phrase "don't be this way," in the chorus, emphasizes the importance of not running away and instead facing their problems.


Line by Line Meaning

All the thoughts you can share with one look
You have a lot to say without saying a word


Everyone is waiting patiently for something
People expect something from you, they're just not sure what


What do you have to say for yourself?
Account for your actions and explain yourself


What is it this time? or what is it this time?
Why should we believe you this time when you've let us down before?


Can you tell me what you're feeling (Tell me what you're feeling)
Express your emotions to me


As the sun is at your back (Sun is at your back)
In the midst of hard times


And all of life is going poorly
When everything seems to be falling apart


And you know you just might crack
And you're on the edge of losing it


You can't keep running away
You can't keep avoiding your problems


It's gonna catch up some day
These problems will eventually catch up to you


All your lies you've been baiting me to hook
You've been trying to manipulate me with your lies


Into the twisted vein of something different
Into an unpredictable, deceptive situation


Where do you have to go from here?
What's your next step after being caught in a web of lies?


How could you do it? Oh, how could you do it?
How could you deceive me like that?


Your prayers made of plastic (Made of plastic)
Your prayers are insincere and superficial


Melted by the flames (Melted by the flames)
They cannot stand the test of hardship


And you're hoping that your wisdom will not drain into the rain
You're afraid your knowledge will be futile in the face of adversity


You're so wrong (You're so wrong)
You're mistaken in your approach


Don't let your light die out
Don't let your positive energy fade away


You can turn it all around (Turn it all around)
You have the power to change your situation


Come on, come on, come on, don't do it
Don't give up or give in


Hold on, hold on, your pain, I see right through it
I understand that you're hurting


The black is falling down from your eyes tonight
You're finally seeing the truth


Don't be this way (Don't be this way)
Don't continue to be dishonest and deceptive




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Comments from YouTube:

katie

The sound in the begging is the outro in Daniel Howell’s videos

Eyeshinefan24

2008

meghan tmnt

2018 ?

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