Running Away
Freak Power Lyrics
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Ha ha ha ha
You're wearing out your shoes
Look at you, fooling you
Making blues of night and day
Hee hee hee hee
Look at you, fooling you
Shorter cut is quicker but
Ha ha ha ha
Time is here to stay
Look at you, fooling you
The deeper in debt the harder you bet
Hee hee hee hee
You need more room to play
Look at you, fooling you
Another day you're farther away
Ha ha ha ha
A longer trip back home
The song 'Running Away' by Freak Power is a song about disillusionment, escapism, and self-delusion. The song's title refers to the act of running away as an attempt to escape from one's problems and responsibilities, but the lyrics suggest that this strategy is ultimately futile. The opening line, "Running away to get away," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about a person who is trying to escape from their problems but is unsuccessful at doing so.
The first verse of the song focuses on the physical toll that running away is taking on the person. They are "wearing out their shoes" and "stretching out their dues." The chorus then follows with the refrain, "Look at you, fooling you," which suggests that the person is not only fooling themselves into thinking that running away will solve their problems but is also being foolish in their attempts to do so.
The second verse expands on this idea of escapism, stating that taking shortcuts is not the answer, and time is still moving forward. The person is described as being "in debt," yet they still continue to gamble and need more room to play. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that the person is deluding themselves and not solving any problems.
The final verse suggests that running away only makes the situation worse. The person is "farther away," and the trip back home is longer, indicating that they have gone farther from their problems and that their return will be difficult. Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the futility of running away from one's problems and the importance of facing them head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Running away to get away
You are trying to escape from something causing you trouble or stress.
Ha ha ha ha
Indicating amused laughter.
You're wearing out your shoes
You have been traveling on foot for a long time and your shoes are starting to show wear and tear.
Look at you, fooling you
You are deceiving yourself and don't realize it.
Making blues of night and day
Your problems are affecting your sense of well-being and causing you to feel sad and worried all the time.
Hee hee hee hee
Indicating lighthearted laughter.
You're stretching out your dues
You are delaying paying back what you owe and the cost is increasing.
Shorter cut is quicker but
Taking shortcuts may save you time in the short-term, but it may not be a wise decision in the long run.
Time is here to stay
Time is a constant and cannot be stopped or reversed.
The deeper in debt the harder you bet
When you are in debt, the more you gamble in hopes of winning back what you owe, even though it's highly unlikely.
You need more room to play
You feel the need to take more risks and opportunities to help yourself get out of debt or improve your current situation.
Another day you're farther away
Every day that passes, you're getting further from what you're running away from or trying to fix.
Ha ha ha ha
Indicating amused laughter.
A longer trip back home
The longer you wait to deal with your problems or return home from your situation, the harder it will be to face them.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.