The sisters grew up in a musical family, and began playing instruments from an early age in the cover band Rockinhaim, fronted by their parents, Moti and Donna. The two elder sisters, Este and Danielle, began performing with the pop group "Valli Girls" in 2005. They released a few songs on soundtrack and compilation albums under that name, but left the group shortly after an appearance at the 2005 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. They formed Haim with younger sister Alana in 2007, but did not seriously consider it a professional career for some years. After Danielle became a successful touring guitarist, first with Jenny Lewis and later with Julian Casablancas, Haim reformed as a full-time operation in 2012.
The group's first release, Forever (an EP released as a limited-time download), combined with positive reception at the South by Southwest festival, led to a deal with Polydor Records and a management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation group in mid-2012. The band began recording material for their first album, Days Are Gone, in sessions between touring dates, including appearances at the Glastonbury Festival. The album charted in the top ten in several countries, including the number-one spot in the UK, and the group had won several "best of" awards by the end of 2013. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Their second album, Something to Tell You, was released in July 2017. Their third album, titled Women in Music Pt. III, was released on June 26, 2020. The group received nominations at the 63rd Grammy awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance (for "The Steps").
Running If You Call My Name
HAIM Lyrics
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And every memory came rushing back to soon
As I packed my bags and I lied down
I felt the bed sink in and the covers surround (I let go oh)
'Cause with my eyes closed I see the door open wide (oh)
And with my eyes closed I'm leaving it all behind
I will run away if you call my name
And I, will run away if you call my name
And I, I'll keep running if you come my way
When you come my way
I'll keep running if you come my way
Jumped back in a daze
I saw the faces slowly slowly slip away
Let me hide your eyes, it's too bright
And now I'm slipping through the white
Bringing me into cold dark night
And with my eyes closed I see the door open wide
I will run away if you call my name
And I, I'll keep running if you come my way
And I, I will run away if you call my name
I, oh, I'll keep running if you come my way
When you come my way
I'll keep running if you come my way
And with my eyes closed I see the door open wide
(I'll keep running if you come my way)
And with my eyes closed I see the door open wide
(I'll keep running if you come my way)
And with my eyes closed I'm leaving it all behind
I will run away if you call my name
And I, I'll keep running if you come my away
I will run away if you call my name
And I, I'll keep running if you come my way
When you come my way
Keep keep running if you call my name
I'll keep running if you call my name
I'll keep running if you call my name
When you call my name
I'll keep running if you call my name
I'll keep running if you call my name
I'll keep running if you call my name
I'll keep running if you call my name
The song "Running If You Call My Name" by HAIM explores the emotions of leaving a person or situation behind, regardless of how difficult it may be. In the first verse, the singer reminisces about the memories that flood back as she prepares to leave a room. She lies on the bed and feels the weight of the covers, but ultimately lets go and leaves everything behind with her eyes closed. The mention of the open door suggests that she is leaving willingly, but with a sense of uncertainty.
In the chorus, the singer reiterates her willingness to run away if the person she is leaving behind calls her name. She acknowledges that this will not be an easy decision, and that she will continue running if the person tries to come after her. The repetition of the line "I'll keep running if you come my way" highlights her commitment to leaving the past behind.
The second verse suggests that the singer is in a state of confusion as she tries to process her emotions. She jumps back in a daze and sees faces slipping away. The line "Let me hide your eyes, it's too bright" implies that the situation is overwhelming, and she needs to be shielded from it. The use of the phrase "slipping through the white" creates a sense of detachment, as if the singer is losing touch with reality. However, the mention of the "cold dark night" suggests that she is moving towards something new, despite the sense of loss.
Overall, "Running If You Call My Name" is a song about letting go of the past and moving towards something new, even if it means leaving a person or situation behind. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that this will not be an easy decision, but one that the singer is committed to making.
Line by Line Meaning
I went back to a room
I returned to a place where I have been before
And every memory came rushing back to soon
All my memories from the past came back too quickly
As I packed my bags and I lied down
I started packing my bags and then laid down
I felt the bed sink in and the covers surround (I let go oh)
I felt the bed sinking as I let go and the covers surrounded me
'Cause with my eyes closed I see the door open wide (oh)
Even with my eyes closed, I can see the door opening wide
And with my eyes closed I'm leaving it all behind
With my eyes closed, I am leaving everything behind
I will run away if you call my name
If you call my name, I will run away
And I, I'll keep running if you come my way
If you come towards me, I will continue to run away
When you come my way
If you come towards me
Jumped back in a daze
I suddenly jumped back in a confused state
I saw the faces slowly slowly slip away
I saw faces slowly disappearing
Let me hide your eyes, it's too bright
Please let me cover your eyes, it's too bright
And now I'm slipping through the white
And now I'm slipping through the white (unclear what this means)
Bringing me into cold dark night
Taking me into a cold dark night
And with my eyes closed I see the door open wide
With my eyes closed, I can see the door opening wide
Keep keep running if you call my name
I will keep running if you call my name
When you call my name
If you call my name
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid, Alana Mychal Haim, Este Arielle Haim, Danielle Sari Haim
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