Run Away
Kylie Rae Harris Lyrics


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Kylie Rae Harris (Be Authentic Coyote Rae) (BMI)
Stephony Smith (Liz Rose Music WC) (BMI)

Run Away

If I could only run away like I used to
Pack up teddy and take off for the living room
Just waiting for mama to come to my rescue
If I could only run away like I used to
If I could only run away like I want to
Drive out to California like all the dreamers do
Say peace out to everything, just coast on through
If I could only run away like I used to

(Chorus)
Run away to a place far from here
Where I can just disappear
Where I don't care, and all I do
Is turn me loose
If I could only run away from this feeling
Maybe a sun-drenched margarita is what I'm needing
Go somewhere where I'm not so self-defeating
If I could only run away from this feeling





(Chorus) (solo) (Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The song "Run Away" by Kylie Rae Harris is about the desire to escape and run away from the challenges and pressures of life. The opening lines express a nostalgic longing to return to childhood, where running away was a simple act of packing up a teddy bear and escaping to the safety of the living room. However, as an adult, running away is not so easy, and the desire to do so is driven by the feeling of being overwhelmed by the difficulties of adult life. The songwriter refers to the dream of driving out to California like all the dreamers do and seeking solace in a place where she can disappear, far from the responsibilities and challenges of everyday life. She longs to be free from self-defeating thoughts and negative feelings that keep holding her down. The song ends on an unresolved note, with the singer expressing the desire to run away from these feelings, suggesting that the longing to escape may be ongoing.


The song has a wistful, melancholic quality that captures the sense of yearning and restlessness that drives the desire to run away. In addition to its introspective lyrics, the song features a country-rock arrangement with acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass and drums, which enhances the sense of urgency and longing. The chorus is catchy and anthemic, with a simple melody that conveys the need for escape and freedom. Overall, the song reflects the universal human desire to leave our problems behind and start over, even if it's only in our dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could only run away like I used to
The singer wishes to flee from her current life like she did in the past


Pack up teddy and take off for the living room
The singer is recalling a time when escaping reality was as simple as moving to the living room with her teddy bear


Just waiting for mama to come to my rescue
The singer relied on her mother to save her when she was overwhelmed and seeking an escape


If I could only run away like I want to
The artist longs to leave her current life behind and start fresh somewhere else


Drive out to California like all the dreamers do
The artist envisions herself joining the ranks of people who have gone west to chase their dreams


Say peace out to everything, just coast on through
The singer wants to leave everything behind and simply exist without any worries or responsibilities


Run away to a place far from here
The singer desires to escape to a remote location and leave her current life behind


Where I can just disappear
The artist imagines vanishing from her current life and starting fresh somewhere else


Where I don't care, and all I do Is turn me loose
The artist yearns to be free of her current struggles and focus solely on herself


If I could only run away from this feeling
The artist is overwhelmed by a negative emotion and wishes to escape it


Maybe a sun-drenched margarita is what I'm needing
The singer believes a tropical vacation and a drink would help her forget her problems


Go somewhere where I'm not so self-defeating
The artist wants to leave her current environment in order to escape her own negative self-talk and limiting beliefs




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Maya Miller, Rebecca Stewart

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