Featuring Christian Karlsson of Miike Snow and Linus Eklöw from Style of Ey… Read Full Bio ↴Featuring Christian Karlsson of Miike Snow and Linus Eklöw from Style of Eye, Galantis are a Swedish superduo who represent the place where EDM and pop meet. Karlsson (the man behind hits like Britney Spears' "Toxic") met Eklöw (the man behind hits like Icona Pop's "I Love It") at the Robotberget studio in Stockholm. Their mutual admiration society turned into a project once they began discussing a more poignant style of EDM that retained pop's passion. The duo set up shop on the Stockholm archipelago in the Baltic Sea, began recording, and released the "Smile" single on the Atlantic label in late 2013. ~ David Jeffries

Runaway
Galantis Lyrics

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Think I can fly
Think I can fly when I'm with you
My arms are wide
Catching fire as the wind blows
I know that I'm rich enough for pride
I see a billion dollars in your eyes
Even if we're strangers 'til we die

I wanna run away
I wanna run away
Anywhere out this place
I wanna run away

Just you and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
Just you and I

You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I

I wanna run
Chase the morning sun when I'm with you
Give it all away
Catching fire as the wind blows
I know that I'm rich enough for pride,
I see a billion dollars in your eyes
Even if we're strangers 'til we die

I wanna run away
I wanna run away
Anywhere out this place
I wanna run away

Just you and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
Just you and I

You and (you and)
I, I, I
Just you and I (I, I, I, I, I)
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
You and I, I, I, I, I
Just you and I

You and (you and)
I, I, I
Oh

(You, you, you, you)

Overall Meaning

Galantis's song "Runaway (U & I)" is a romantic and upbeat track that celebrates the power of love and the desire to escape from the mundane and chaotic world. The opening lines "Think I can fly, think I can fly when I'm with you, my arms are wide, catching fire as the wind blows," suggest that being with someone you love can imbue you with a sense of freedom and joy that makes you feel like you can do anything. The imagery of catching fire as the wind blows is a powerful metaphor that speaks to the transformative quality of love that can set your spirit ablaze with passion and energy.

The chorus, "I wanna run away, anywhere out this place, I wanna run away, just you and I," expresses the longing for escape and the fantasy of being able to leave everything behind with your loved one. The repetition of "you and I" emphasizes the intimate and exclusive relationship that the singer shares with their beloved.

The bridge, "I wanna run, chase the morning sun when I'm with you, give it all away, catching fire as the wind blows," continues the theme of the transformative power of love, suggesting that being with the right person can inspire you to let go of everything else and pursue your dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Think I can fly
I feel invincible

Think I can fly when I'm with you
Being with you makes me feel unstoppable

My arms are wide
I'm opening myself up to new experiences

Catching fire as the wind blows
I'm burning with passion and excitement

I know that I'm rich enough for pride
I feel self-assured and confident

I see a billion dollars in your eyes
I'm drawn to your wealth and success

Even if we're strangers 'til we die
I feel a connection to you regardless of our past or future

I wanna run away
I want to escape my current reality

Anywhere out this place
I want to leave everything behind and start fresh

Just you and I
I only need you to be happy

You and I, I, I, I, I
We are in this together, always

Chase the morning sun when I'm with you
I'm willing to follow you anywhere and explore the world with you

Give it all away
I'm willing to sacrifice everything for you

You and (you and)
You are the only one for me

Oh
An exclamation of pure love and happiness

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Rundberg, Cathy Dennis, Jimmy Kennet Koitzsch, Julia Karlsson, Lars Karlsson Christian, Linus Eklow

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