For the past year, LÉON and Swedish producer, Agrin Rahmani, have been developing a strong body of work, the first taste of which we heard on "Tired Of Talking", her debut single. In 2018. In the buildup toward her debut album, LÉON scored another hit with it's rousing single, "You and I" the album, simply titled LÉON, appeared in March 2019, followed by tours of Europe and North America.
In October 2020, she returned with her sophomore album, "Apart". Recorded in Stockholm with longtime collaborator Martin Stilling, the album found LÉON continuing to build on her mellow, melodic pop sound. "Circles", her third full-length album, arrived in March 2022. Inluded on the album were the previously released singles, "Dancer, "Soaked, and "Wishful Thinking".
Run baby run
LÉON Lyrics
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And I don't want to be someone
Cold and Numb
But Every single time
That my heart is open
You always run
I don't want to die
But I don't want to live
That we always used to chill at
I heard you moved out
I wish I could me near you
I'm compromised
Im always hoping
that I'm on your mind
Because I can't focus
whenever your on mine
Its fucking hopeless
You know my heart is broken
And I don't want to be someone
Cold and Numb
But Every single time
That my heart is open
You always run
You always run
You cross the line
You let me know that
You were never mine
And I was stupid
I gave a thousand tries
And you abused me
You tell me lies
You always tell me lies
And now your back in town
I heard it from a friend
He's been messing with my head
Telling me that I should
I should text you now
But I don't want to bend
Still remember what you said
But I'm compromised
Im always hoping
that I'm on your mind
Because I can't focus
whenever your on mine
Its fucking hopeless
You know my heart is broken
And I don't want to be someone
Cold and Numb
But Every single time
That my heart is open
You always run
You always run
You cross the line
You let me know that
You were never mine
And I was stupid
I gave a thousand tries
And you abused me
You tell me lies
You always tell me lies
I don't really give a shit if you stay
Its all the same with me
I don't really give a shit either way
Either way I'm still insane
You know my heart is broken
And I don't want to be someone
Cold and Numb
But Every single time
That my heart is open
You always run
You always run
You cross the line
You let me know that
You were never mine
And I was stupid
I gave a thousand tries
And you abused me
You tell me lies
You always tell me lies
The song "Run Baby Run" by Leon is a heart-wrenching portrayal of a shattered relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's desperation for his ex-lover's attention, despite the pain she has caused him. The opening lines, "You know my heart is broken, and I don't want to be someone cold and numb," sets the emotional tone for the rest of the song. The singer laments the fact that every time he opens up his heart to the woman he loves, he feels like she runs away from him, leaving him feeling hopeless and alone. He cannot focus on anything else, always hoping that she thinks of him too.
The second verse of the song reveals that the ex-lover has moved out of town, a fact that only serves to heighten the singer's sense of longing for her. He feels compromised, torn between wanting to go after her and not wanting to be hurt again. The singer also reflects on the lies and abuse he suffered in the relationship, yet despite this, he still finds it hard to let her go.
The song's chorus acts as a reminder of the pain the singer has experienced. Despite his efforts, his ex-lover always seems to run away from him, leaving him feeling broken and hopeless. The singer notes that he doesn't care whether she stays or goes, as he feels insane either way.
Overall, the song RUN BABY RUN by Leon is an authentic expression of heartbreak and pain. The lyrics speak to anyone who has experienced the agony of a broken relationship, and the difficulties one faces when trying to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
You know my heart is broken
Leon's heart is shattered due to a failed relationship.
And I don't want to be someone Cold and Numb
Leon does not want to become emotionally detached and unfeeling.
But Every single time That my heart is open You always run
Whenever Leon opens up emotionally, his partner always leaves him.
I don't want to die But I don't want to live Right next to the crib That we always used to chill at
Leon does not want to end his life but also does not want to be reminded of the places he used to frequent with his previous partner.
I heard you moved out I wish I could me near you
Leon is aware that his partner has left the area and wishes he could be close to them.
I'm compromised Im always hoping that I'm on your mind
Leon acknowledges that he is vulnerable and constantly wondering if his partner still thinks about him.
Because I can't focus whenever your on mine Its fucking hopeless
Leon finds it difficult to concentrate when his partner is on his mind, and he feels helpless about it.
You always run
Leon's partner consistently abandons him.
You cross the line You let me know that You were never mine And I was stupid I gave a thousand tries And you abused me You tell me lies You always tell me lies
Leon's partner oversteps boundaries, reveals that he never belonged to Leon, and has deceived him multiple times.
And now your back in town I heard it from a friend He's been messing with my head Telling me that I should I should text you now But I don't want to bend Still remember what you said
Leon has heard that his partner has returned to town and is being encouraged by a friend to reach out to them but is hesitant to do so due partially to remembering hurtful things his partner has said.
I don't really give a shit if you stay Its all the same with me I don't really give a shit either way Either way I'm still insane
Leon does not care if his partner remains in his life or not because either way, he feels consumed by his emotional instability and struggles to maintain emotional stability.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Justin de Vries, Riley Leoni, Stefan Schonewille
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