Frankie Beverly started out singing gospel music in church as a schoolboy in Philadelphia. He has claimed that his first professional gig was a tour with The Silhouettes (famous for their 1958 hit Get A Job) when he was only twelve years old, but this is disputed by those associated with the group, whose members were never known to mention him while they were alive.[1]
As a teenager he formed The Blenders, a short-lived a cappella, doo-wop group that were influenced by The Dells, The Moonglows, and The Del Vikings. After that outfit dissolved, he founded The Butlers, which would be the first group he recorded with in 1963. As time passed, they caught the attention of the veteran producer Kenny Gamble, who eventually released recordings by the group.
It turned out that music performed by The Butlers did not fit into the "Philly Sound", and after some heavy touring, the group relocated to California. The unit was re-christened as Raw Soul and caught the attention of a sister-in-law to Marvin Gaye. He was so enamored by the act, he had them as an opening act at his shows. Gaye also convinced Beverly to have the band's name changed to Maze.
Beverly's onstage attire (all-white casual clothing, including slacks, long-sleeved shirt, and a baseball cap) has become his signature dress style over the years.
Running Away
Frankie Beverly Lyrics
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I tell you what I'd do
I'd make it all okay
And peace for me and you.
I know you've got trouble
But out of that you'll learn
It's the things you want most
Running Away, we need some rejuvenation (Tell the trouth)
Running Away, leaving a bad situation (wohowohowohowo)
Running Away, we need some rejuvenation (Hey)
Running Away, leaving a bad situation (Hey)
If you get confused
Don't you go nowhere else?
You gonna find all you need
Right there in yourself, ha
We all like to bugging
But life is not a game, no
If don't hurry up
None of this would chain
Ooh, We keep
Running Away, we need some rejuvenation
Running Away, leaving a bad situation (That's what I'm goin' to tell you people)
Running Away, we need some rejuvenation (wohowohuwho )
Running Away, leaving a bad situation (Woaah)
Come on y'all
Wouoho Wohuo
Wouoho Wohuo (running away, running away)
What we keep on
Running, Running, Running Away
Running, Running, Running Away
Why do we keep on running
Running, Running, Running Away
Running, Running, Running Away
We can we can we can keep on goin' goin' now!
The lyrics to Frankie Beverly's song "Running Away" are all about trying to find a way to escape a bad situation and find peace. The singer says that if they had their way, they would make everything okay and bring peace to themselves and others. They acknowledge that there is trouble and challenges to be faced, but they also recognize that it is often in these difficult times that we learn the most and are able to earn the things we want.
The chorus speaks to the need for rejuvenation and the desire to leave a bad situation behind. The singer encourages the listener to look within themselves for what they need, rather than looking elsewhere. They emphasize that life is not a game and that time is of the essence if we want to change our circumstances.
The repeated refrain of "running away" speaks to the sense of urgency and the need to take action. However, the song also recognizes that we can't just keep running without addressing the root of the problem. There comes a point where we need to stop running and confront what we are running from.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had my way
If I had control over the situation
I tell you what I'd do
I would take action to fix things
I'd make it all okay
I would resolve any conflicts or problems
And peace for me and you.
And we would both be at peace and happy.
I know you've got trouble
I understand that you are experiencing difficulties
But out of that you'll learn
I believe that you will learn from this adversity
It's the things you want most
The things you desire most
Are the things you got to earn, Ha ha ha
Are the things you must work hard for, nothing comes easy.
Running Away, we need some rejuvenation (Tell the trouth)
We need to get away from our troubles and rejuvenate ourselves (to be honest)
Running Away, leaving a bad situation (wohowohowohowo)
By escaping, we are leaving a negative situation behind (woohohohohohohohohoooo)
Running Away, we need some rejuvenation (Hey)
We need to take a break and rejuvenate ourselves from life's stresses (Hey)
Running Away, leaving a bad situation (Hey)
By running away, we can escape a negative scenario and make a fresh start (Hey)
If you get confused
If you feel lost or disoriented
Don't you go nowhere else?
Don’t look for answers elsewhere?
You gonna find all you need
You will discover everything you need or desire.
Right there in yourself, ha
The solutions you seek are within yourself.
We all like to bugging
We all prefer to just have fun
But life is not a game, no
But life is not always about having fun – it can be serious.
If don't hurry up
If we don't hurry up and face our problems
None of this would chain
We will remain stuck and unable to move forward.
Ooh, We keep
Oh, we continue
Come on y'all
Let’s get going, everyone!
Wouoho Wohuo
We keep running (Woohoo)
What we keep on
Our persistence in running away
Why do we keep on running
Why do we keep trying to escape?
We can we can we can keep on goin' goin' now!
We can keep going! We have the strength to do it!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANKIE BEVERLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If I had my way
I tell you what I'd do
I'd make it all okay
And peace for me and you.
I know you've got trouble
But out of that you'll learn
It's the things you want most
Are the things you got to earn - Ha ha ha
Running Away - we need some rejuvenation (Tell the truth)
Running Away - leaving a bad situation (wohowohowohowo)
Running Away - we need some rejuvenation (Hey)
Running Away - leaving a bad situation (Hey)
If you get confused
Don't you go nowhere else?
You gonna find all you need
Right there in yourself - ha
We all like to boogie
But life is not a game - no
If don't hurry up
None of this would chain
Ooh - We keep
Running Away - we need some rejuvenation
Running Away - leaving a bad situation (That's what I'm goin' to tell you people)
Running Away - we need some rejuvenation (wohowohuwho...)
Running Away - leaving a bad situation (Woaah)
Come on y'all
Wouoho Wohuo
Wouoho Wohuo... (running away, running away...)
What we keep on
Running, Running - Running Away...
Running, Running - Running Away...
Why do we keep on running
Running, Running - Running Away...
Running, Running - Running Away...
We can we can we can keep on goin' goin' now!
Jay Wad
This song is ALWAYS gonna be big for generations to come!!
Achh Kay
Leaving a bad situation men !!
Dawynrico McCain
I don't care how man years go by, this song will always be the MF jam!! I'll be 95 singing... Running Away!!!!
Jesseray Frenchjr
Mine too....
Kurt Patterson
The secret to the groove of this song is this.A funk bass and drum combination with a reggae guitar and keyboard skank and bubble rhythm on the other side.Put a soaring synth melody line over top of all of this.Pure genius in the rhythm structure arrangement to get a hit song!
Denise Abrams
In my opinion one of the greatest live bands ever, they managed to sound better live and that made them even more amazing, money well spent.To my surprise so was AWB...I know...but I think they got a bad rap those boys could sing their butts off and could handle their instruments too and just like FB & Maze they were so damn good live just wanted the concert to go on forever. I was fortunate to see both bands in smaller venues up close and personal. Thanks for the post.
Daddyman G
Music that will never ever ever die. Staying power!!!!
Dimitri Jackson
Word!!!!
Drae Will
That beat+the change of the beat+ Frankie Beverly and Maze=my new jam for life
Howard Speights
Even if you were deaf you could feel the vibe from this groove. Can't run away from the groove!!!!!!!