I'm Gonna Run Away
Joan Jett Lyrics
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I can't take it
This is gettin' silly
Can't find me no tranquility
Anymore, I just can't get through to You
We're fakin' it, it's time to admit it
All the time, there's nothin' left for me to do
No, so
I'm gonna run away
I'm never comin' back to you
Yeah yeah, I'm gonna run away
I'm never comin' back to you
We were friends but now you're the enemy
Don't need this when there's a remedy
It's the end
Play your trick on someone new
I'm gonna run away
I'm never comin' back to you
Yeah yeah, I'm gonna run away
I'm never comin' back to you
Ain't life strange, how people change
You were all I wanted once
Now you're just a pain, pain
I'm gonna run away
I'm never comin' back to you
Yeah yeah, I'm gonna run away
I'm never comin' back to you
The song "I'm Gonna Run Away" is a commentary on a relationship that has gone awry. Joan Jett is expressing frustration with her partner, who has become distant and fake. She is unable to find peace or resolution in the relationship, and feels like she is hitting a wall whenever she tries to communicate with her partner. Jett ultimately decides to run away from the relationship and never come back.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with Jett repeating the phrase "I'm gonna run away, I'm never coming back to you" multiple times. This serves to emphasize her resolve and determination to leave the toxic relationship behind and move on with her life.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of change and how people can grow apart over time. Jett initially wanted her partner, but now the relationship has turned into a source of pain and frustration. Life is strange in this way and relationships can be unpredictable.
Overall, "I'm Gonna Run Away" is a raw and emotional song that speaks to the complexities of relationships and the struggle to find resolution when feelings change.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't take it
I am unable to tolerate this situation any longer
This is gettin' silly
This situation is becoming ridiculous
Can't find me no tranquility
I am unable to find peace or calmness
Anymore, I just can't get through to You
I am unable to communicate my feelings and thoughts to you anymore
We're fakin' it, it's time to admit it
We are pretending our relationship is okay, but we need to acknowledge it is not
You make me feel like an idiot
You are making me feel foolish or stupid
All the time, there's nothin' left for me to do
I am left with no options or solutions to improve our relationship
No, so
Therefore,
We were friends but now you're the enemy
We used to be close, but now we are adversaries
Don't need this when there's a remedy
I do not need this situation when there is a solution available
It's the end
Our relationship has come to a conclusion
Play your trick on someone new
You can play your games with someone else
Ain't life strange, how people change
It is peculiar how people transform over time
You were all I wanted once
At one time, you were everything I desired
Now you're just a pain, pain
Now, you are just a source of discomfort and annoyance
I'm gonna run away
I am going to leave this situation behind
I'm never comin' back to you
I have no intention of returning to this relationship
Yeah yeah, I'm gonna run away
Yes, I am going to remove myself from this situation
I'm never comin' back to you
I have permanently ended this relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joan Jett, Kenneth Laguna
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@julietjowett9678
Decades ago, Del Shannon sang the other side of this song ...
Runway
Del Shannon
As i walk along,
I wonder what went wrong,
With our love, a love that was so strong.
And as i still walk on,
I think of the things we've done
Together, a-while our hearts were young.
I'm a-walkin' in the rain,
Tears are fallin' and i feel the pain,
Wishin' you were here by me,
To end this misery
And i wonder--
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder,
Why,
Why, why, why, why, why she ran away,
Yes, and i wonder,
A-where she will stay-ay,
My little runaway,
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
I'm a-walkin' in the rain,
Tears are fallin' and i feel the pain,
Wishin' you were here by me,
To end this misery
And i wonder--
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder,
Why,
Why, why, why, why, why she ran away,
Yes, and i wonder,
A-where she will stay-ay,
My little runaway,
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
Run, run, run, run, runaway
@diannecarpenter7718
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts rock !!🎤🎸🎵🥁
@markrussell3414
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@22Phantasm
Joan's entire image on this album sleeve is slick and sultry. Her hair and eye make up is striking and her gaze is intoxicating.
@theuniversalconnection3510
This woman is a genius! She’s brilliant! ❤❤❤
@markrussell3414
Wow another fantastic band Joan jett and the blackheart are legends in the music 🎶 🎵 business 🎶 🎵 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
@markrussell3414
@@Goglechat-GreetJoanJettGmail definitely amazing band QUEEN of rock music Joan jett and the blackheart 🎤🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁
@taknothing4896
Don't run away from us, Joan! Your fans are here forever.
@RedGoldGreen-Dub
Great song 🖤😎🤟🏻
@petrvivoda324
super zpěvačka
@TheThomasmoon
The Undisputed Queen Of Rock N Roll