Runaway
Kingdom of Giants Lyrics
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to some place warm
to get away from the clouds
and get away from the storm
can there be a change in me
it is an art, becoming who you are
is it too late for me to be set free
should we follow our nerves
to some place far
we'll leave without any trace
and reinvent who we are
it seems no matter how many times i run
how many miles i put between us
just when i think i am safe and sound
you find a way back in and there's no way out
can there be a change in me
it is an art, becoming who you are
is it too late for me to be set free
i used to think that i could change
the world now i'm afraid i can't even change myself
can you see a change in me
it is an art, becoming who you are
can there be a change in me
it is an art, becoming who you are
is it too late for me to be set free can you see a change in me
it is an art, becoming who you are
The lyrics to Kingdom of Giantsβ song βRunawayβ tell the story of someone who is feeling trapped and trying to escape their problems by running away. They consider following the birds to a warm place, away from the storm and the clouds. They wonder if there can be a change in themselves, questioning if itβs too late to be set free. They contemplate reinventing themselves by following their nerves to a faraway place without a trace.
Despite running many times and putting miles between themselves and their problems, they can never seem to escape completely. Just when they think they are safe, the problems find a way back in, leaving them with no way out. They reflect on how they used to think they could change the world but are now afraid they cannot even change themselves.
The chorus repeats the idea of change being an art and becoming who you are. The final lines ask if others can see a change in them, leaving the question open-ended and uncertain.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being trapped and struggling to escape from problems. The lyrics suggest that change is possible, but it is a difficult and uncertain process.
Line by Line Meaning
should i follow the birds
Wondering if I should go somewhere warm following birds
to some place warm
Seeking a warmer place to escape to
to get away from the clouds
Wishing to escape from cloudy and dark days
and get away from the storm
Running from the chaos and turmoil
can there be a change in me
Questioning the possibility of personal transformation
it is an art, becoming who you are
Acknowledging that becoming oneself is a difficult endeavor
is it too late for me to be set free
Feeling bound and unsure if it's too late to be free
should we follow our nerves
Contemplating running away to a faraway place
to some place far
Seeking a distant and unfamiliar location to start anew
we'll leave without any trace
Desiring to disappear without leaving a trace
and reinvent who we are
Hoping to create a new identity
it seems no matter how many times i run
Reflecting on past attempts to escape
how many miles i put between us
Distance didn't separate one from the cause of suffering.
just when i think i am safe and sound
Feeling safe until danger returns
you find a way back in and there's no way out
Unable to escape the source of pain and suffering
i used to think that i could change
Having previously believed in the potential to change
the world now i'm afraid i can't even change myself
Feeling powerless to change oneself
can you see a change in me
Asking if others can observe change
can there be a change in me
Questioning the possibility of personal transformation
it is an art, becoming who you are
Acknowledging that becoming oneself is a difficult endeavor
is it too late for me to be set free
Feeling bound and unsure if it's too late to be free
can you see a change in me
Asking if others can observe change
it is an art, becoming who you are
Acknowledging that becoming oneself is a difficult endeavor
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noah Collingwood
"I used to think that I could change the world, but now I'm afraid that I can't even change myself." Fucking goosebumps.
Jacob G
Noah Collingwood Why I love this band. They're very introspective and connect emotions without being sappy or seeming angsty.
Noah Collingwood
Jacob G It's the pefect balance of emotion. Plenty of it, but not overbearing.
Sigma Male
word
Homer Dj0nt
ending riff is beautiful and groovy, that mixing is top quality also
CMX
This is dope we have this album coming, While She Sleeps' new album coming, The Royal's new album coming, Motionless in White's new album coming, August Burns Red getting ready with something for the fall, Miss May I getting ready to announce, Stray from the Path getting ready to announce and Dayseeker about to announce. Great year for Metalcore
Edit: Forgot about Wage who just dropped Stitch and apparently Capture the Crown isn't broken up, they dropped the name and are now Capture
Shauny
too fucking right man :)
tokewittrasm
Wage War just released a new song as well
Trenton Hutchinson
Chad M Don't forget Wage War
Trevor Brockman
Dont forget about The Dead Rabbitts