You Can't Hide Away From Love
Jamie Cullum Lyrics


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I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love
Even though you may feel you've had enough
It'll give you two black eyes
And discolor all your skies
I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love

I'm telling you now don't mess around with love
I'm telling you, you won't last a round with love
It'll have you on your back
It'll break into your flat
I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love

Like a man off the wagon
Who's found the minibar key
When your ex-raver stumbles
Into your warehouse party
So reel me in until I'm gasping for air
'Cause there's no love without despair

I'm telling you to throw on the clothes of love
I'm telling you they're worth it, the woes of love
It'll shake you to the core
And leave you crying on the floor




I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love
Hide away from love

Overall Meaning

In this song, Jamie Cullum warns the listener about the powerful grip that love can have on someone's life. He emphasizes that no matter how hard you try to hide from love, it will always find a way to catch up with you. The lyrics suggest that love can be both beautiful and painful, with its ability to "give you two black eyes and discolor all your skies". It is a force that cannot be avoided, evading it is just a waste of time.


The chorus repeats the message, reinforcing the idea that love cannot be ignored or fought against. The verses then provide examples of the fear and damage that love can cause. Cullum compares someone struggling with love to a man off the wagon at a minibar or an ex-raver stumbling into a party; they are overwhelmed and out of their element.


The bridge of the song brings a touch of optimism, suggesting that in the end, love is worth all the struggle and despair that it brings. The lyrics encourage the listener to "throw on the clothes of love" and embrace all the ups and downs that come with it. The song ends with the reminder that love cannot be hidden away from.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love
Love is inevitable and unavoidable


Even though you may feel you've had enough
Love can be overwhelming and draining


It'll give you two black eyes
Love can hurt and leave you wounded


And discolor all your skies
Love can have a negative impact on your life and outlook


I'm telling you now don't mess around with love
Love should be taken seriously and not played with


I'm telling you, you won't last a round with love
Love can be a challenge and not everyone is cut out for it


It'll have you on your back
Love can knock you down and leave you vulnerable


It'll break into your flat
Love can invade every aspect of your life


Like a man off the wagon
Comparing the feeling of being in love to being drunk


Who's found the minibar key
The idea of love being a temporary escape or indulgence


When your ex-raver stumbles
Someone from your past unexpectedly enters your life


Into your warehouse party
A metaphor for your life or state of mind


So reel me in until I'm gasping for air
Wanting to be fully consumed by love, even if it's overwhelming


'Cause there's no love without despair
Acknowledging that love can be difficult and painful


I'm telling you to throw on the clothes of love
Embracing love and all its challenges


I'm telling you they're worth it, the woes of love
The difficulties of love are worth the reward


It'll shake you to the core
Love can fundamentally change you


And leave you crying on the floor
Love can be emotionally overwhelming and bring you to tears


Hide away from love
Reiterating the idea that love cannot be avoided or hidden from




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Written by: Jamie Cullum

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jennifer Andrada

I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love
Even though you may feel you've had enough
It'll give you two black eyes
And discolor all your skies
I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love
I'm telling you now don't mess around with love
I'm telling you, you won't last a round with love
It'll have you on your back
It'll break into your flat
I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love
Like a man off the wagon
Who's found the minibar key
When your ex-raver stumbles
Into your warehouse party
So reel me in until I'm gasping for air
'Cause there's no love without despair
I'm telling you to throw on the clothes of love
I'm telling you they're worth it, the woes of love
It'll shake you to the core
And leave you crying on the floor
I'm telling you, you can't hide away from love
Hide away from love
Thank U Jamie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤



All comments from YouTube:

Anya Floris

I saw you in 2006 in Florida - my best friend surprised me with tickets to your show for my 16th birthday. It was an incredible show - we came down to stand in front and my friend got your attention and said it was my birthday, and I got a high-five from you. Later you signed my jeans with your lovely piano signature. It was such an amazing night. I'm 29 now, and your music has kept me company through some huge life stuff. Thank you for being you and sharing it with us. ♡

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Dina Silva

Omg his music and voice is like heaven to me...always so special, this man is so talented! I'm huge fan since day one! Thank you for this beautiful performance!

Cl Sch

Exactly!!

mengtianmusic

Jamie, 15 years after interviewing you in Zurich, you remain being rad and I remain being grateful for the talent, humility and impeccable taste you share with us all. Thank you always!

mengtianmusic

@dineke cost thank you very much for the hint!! No action taken yet, no harm done. Everyone else beware!! Apprently 65 comments were made from this account

dineke cost

Hi. Please I don't think this is real. The account is just bin created. 😉 We wished it was real...

mengtianmusic

@Jamie Cullum Serendipity: My friend and I are just now talking about your music over aperitif in Hirtshals Denmark on our holidays. I will shoot you a message with all thorough details first thing upon return to Zurich next week. Cheers mate!! Made my day

Jamie Cullum

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don’t reply unnecessary messages,send me a message directly on hangout as specified thank you....
hangout mail: Jamiecullumaccesschat@gmail.com

Kelly Bolang

I can't hide away from this song ❤️🇮🇩

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