His song writing pulls from many different influences from Midlake to Simon and Garfunkel to Neil Young to Espers. He recently recorded his 2nd album in Italy, which will be entitled 'Dandelion'. He started a crowdfunding project for the album because he is too broke to release it and you'd give him the biggest heart on if you donated! It's for a good cause! The link to the project is here: http://www.musicraiser.com/projects/55-small-pockets-big-hearts
Runnin'
Galapaghost Lyrics
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Seep into the bloodstream to my heart
Well I wish you didn't tell me
That you cared so much for me
Cause I keep on runnin'
Yeah I keep on runnin'
Further from you
Yeah I keep on runnin'
From you
Blindly walking out into the light
Tonight
Cause nothin' will change
This feeling now
But everything will change
Everything will change for you
Cause I keep on runnin'
Yeah I keep on runnin'
Further from you
Yeah I keep on runnin'
Keep on runnin'
Further from you
Cause I keep on runnin'
Yeah I keep on runnin'
Further from you
Cause I keep on runnin'
Yeah I keep on runnin'
But the shelter of your arms
Is where I belong
Cause I keep on runnin'
Yeah I keep on runnin'
Further from you
Cause I keep on runnin'
Yeah I keep on runnin'
But the shelter of your arms
Is where I belong
Cause I need your lovin'
Yeah I need your lovin'
The song "Runnin'" by Galapaghost explores the theme of distance and avoidance in a relationship. The first two lines of the song, "Just a little pinprick in my heart/ Seep into the bloodstream to my heart," imply a subtle emotional pain that the singer is experiencing. They wish that they were not told by their partner that they care so deeply about them because it has propelled them into feeling overwhelmed and trapped. As a result, the singer is running away from their partner, creating a distance between them.
The chorus, "I keep on runnin', yeah I keep on runnin', further from you" is a repetitive phrase suggesting that the singer can't stop running, even though they know it's destroying the relationship. The desire to show that they are in control turns into a vicious cycle of repeatedly distancing themselves from their loved one. The bridge, "Tonight, cause nothin' will change this feeling now, but everything will change, everything will change for you," emphasizes the fact that they know things will eventually alter for their partner, but perhaps not for themselves.
The song concludes with the lines, "Cause I keep on runnin', yeah I keep on runnin', but the shelter of your arms is where I belong/ Cause I need your lovin', yeah I need your lovin'," conveying the desperate need for their partner's love and affection, despite the singer's self-sabotaging behavior.
Overall, the song portrays a complicated relationship dynamic where one person is trying to distance themselves from the other, but at the same time, they feel trapped inside their one-dimensional emotion. It emphasizes the idea that love is a powerful force that can push people away as easily as it can pull them in.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a little pinprick in my heart
A minor emotional hurt that has affected me deeply
Seep into the bloodstream to my heart
The pain has spread and affected me internally
Well I wish you didn't tell me
I regret knowing the truth that you revealed to me
That you cared so much for me
Knowing that you have feelings for me has made it harder for me to distance myself
Cause I keep on runnin'
I am trying to escape from my feelings
Yeah I keep on runnin'
I continue to distance myself emotionally
Further from you
I am moving away from you physically and emotionally
From you
I am trying to escape from my feelings for you
Blindly walking out into the light
I am taking a risk and leaving my comfort zone
Tonight
This is happening now
Cause nothin' will change
I am convinced that nothing can alter my current state of mind
This feeling now
I am experiencing deep emotions in the present moment
But everything will change
I am aware that things will inevitably change in the future
Everything will change for you
Your life will change too, even if you don't realize it yet
But the shelter of your arms
Being in your embrace provides me with comfort and safety
Is where I belong
I feel the most at home in your embrace
Cause I need your lovin'
Deep down, I crave your affection and love
Yeah I need your lovin'
I cannot deny how much I yearn for your love
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LeftisMusicChannel
This is really good!
@BIGGDADDYWIGGS
Now this Relaxing, got that Simon and Garfunkel Vibe to it. Nice
@danieleruisi8576
Go Casey
@TitoKYeptho
What's wrong with the people, why just so less views!!
@galapaghoster
haha thanks Tito!!!