Eyeshine was an underground rock band formed in 2004 by front man Johnny Yo… Read Full Bio ↴Eyeshine was an underground rock band formed in 2004 by front man Johnny Yong Bosch. They first found success in 2006 with a unique blend of pop punk and post grunge called Edge Rock. The band gained a modest audience with their debut EP, How About That, and their first full length album, Red Stripes White Lights. But it was their sophomore effort, My Paper Kingdom, that officially opened the floodgates in 2009. The band has self-produced over 13 albums, including their final studio album, Gone Tomorrow, which was released in April 2017.

They have toured across the U.S. since 2006 and have made their way to Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Brazil. The list of conventions and festivals the band has appeared at is extensive, including performance spots on Vans Warped Tour and Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival. Their last performance was at Yama-Con on December 3, 2017.

Final band members include: Johnny Yong Bosch (guitar, lead vocals), Masataka "Polo" Yazaki (lead guitar), and Ginny Eck (bass, violins, vocals).

Run Away
Eyeshine Lyrics

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You're close enough to touch the cloud and silver lining
But you prefer the poisons all around the cage
Some would take what you've got now without a warning and you cannot find
A reason why to smile on your own

And I fear that before you get your life on track

They'll do it again and again and again

You better hide yourself away
Run and run and run away

Underneath the surface scars here we are learning another way
To tell apart the fair from crime
It's up to us to kneel or stand but I can feel the tide is closing in
And comprehend it's how the world revolves

And I fear that before you get your life on track

They'll do it again and again and again
You better hide yourself away
Run and run and run away

Run, run, run away, you better hide yourself away
They'll do it again and again and again

They'll do it again and again and again
You better hide yourself away
Run and run and run away

They'll do it again and again and again

You better hide yourself away
Run and run and run away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Run Away" by Eyeshine speak about someone who has everything and is in a good place, but they prefer to be surrounded by negativity and toxicity. Despite having everything they need to be happy, they cannot find a reason to smile on their own. The songwriter fears that this person will continue to fall into the same cycle of self-destructive behavior and be taken advantage of time and time again. The message here is that it is better to run away from such a situation instead of continually succumbing to it.

The second verse talks about learning from the scars that come from negative experiences. The writer says that it is up to us to choose which path to take—to give in or stand tall. The tide is closing in, and we must comprehend that it is how the world revolves. These lyrics suggest that we must also learn from our past mistakes and take the initiative to create a better future.

In conclusion, the song speaks about the importance of learning from past mistakes and making proactive choices that ensure a better future. It is easy to give in to the negativity around us, which can be like a cage that imprisons us. However, it is better to break out of that cage and run in the opposite direction of toxicity.

Line by Line Meaning

You're close enough to touch the cloud and silver lining
You're in a great position to succeed and achieve your goals.

But you prefer the poisons all around the cage
But you keep making bad choices that keep you trapped.

Some would take what you've got now without a warning and you cannot find
Other people would be envious of your position, but you still can't find happiness.

A reason why to smile on your own
You can't find a reason to be happy by yourself.

And I fear that before you get your life on track
And I'm worried that you won't get your life together before it's too late.

They'll do it again and again and again
You'll keep making the same mistakes over and over again.

You better hide yourself away
You should remove yourself from situations that tempt you to make bad choices.

Run and run and run away
It's better to run away from these situations than to risk falling into old habits.

Underneath the surface scars here we are learning another way
We are all scarred, but we are learning to overcome our past and improve ourselves.

To tell apart the fair from crime
We are learning to distinguish right from wrong.

It's up to us to kneel or stand but I can feel the tide is closing in
We can choose to be submissive or to stand up for ourselves, but time is running out.

And comprehend it's how the world revolves
And understand that this is how the world works.

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