The band consisted of:
* Brittin Karroll aka Britt Black: guitar
* Colette Trudeau: lead vocals
* Felicity Hearst: bass guitar
* Leah Emmott: drums
LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182. The name, LiveonRelease, originated from basketball jargon. Basketball is Brittin's favorite sport.
In 2002 they released Seeing Red, which included the singles "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears", "Get With It", and "Emotional Griptape". "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" also appeared on the Dude, Where's My Car? soundtrack. In 2003 they released their second album Goes on a Field Trip, which included the single "Let's Go".
Runnin'
LiveonRelease Lyrics
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Schools out and were runnin'
Schools out and were runnin'
-for our lives
Have you ever hit the ground runni'
Have you ever wanted something
Ever not known what it was
Have you worried about your grades
Ever wondered whaty it's all for.
Outside these walls
Your new tatoos not such big news
And no one cares if you play football
Thirteen long years
We couldn't wait to graduate
But don't really know it's here
-CHORUS-
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHERE
I AM HEADING BUT I KNOW I'LL GET THERE
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHEN
I'LL SEE MY FRIENDS AGAIN
Do you ever try to reminisce
Do you think you will be missed
Does it matter that much to you
Do you ever party with your friends
Have you seen a good thing end
Are you able to keep on movin
Outside these walls
Your moms not there
Noboday cares
And no one picks you up when u fall.
Thirteen long years
We couldn't wait to graduate
But we don't really know it's here
Schools out and were runnin'
Schools out and were runnin'
Schools out and were runnin'
-for our lives
-CHORUS-
And i'm ready for the real world
Can't no body hold me down
You know I'm gonna make it somehow
The song "Runnin'" by LiveonRelease is a classic teenage angst anthem about feeling trapped and eager to break free from the monotony of high school life. From the very first line "School's out and we're runnin'", the song sets the tone of youthful rebellion, and the repeated chorus of "I don't really know where I am heading but I know I'll get there" reflects the uncertainty of adolescence.
In the verses, the lyrics talk about the various struggles of a high school teenager, including worrying about grades, not knowing what they want, and feeling afraid. The second verse highlights the feeling of insignificance one can experience in high school, where nobody really cares about your interests or talents outside of those four walls.
The chorus, however, provides a sense of hope and determination. Despite not knowing where they're going or when they'll see their friends again, the singer is ready for the next chapter of their life and is determined to succeed.
Overall, "Runnin'" is a relatable song that captures the restless spirit of teenage years, while also portraying a message of strength and perseverance even when facing the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Schools out and were runnin'
We are leaving school and running away.
Schools out and were runnin'
We are leaving school and running away.
Schools out and were runnin'
We are leaving school and running away.
-for our lives
We are running like our lives depend on it.
Have you ever hit the ground runni'
Have you ever started something with great intensity.
Have you ever wanted something
Have you ever desired something eagerly.
Ever not known what it was
Ever found yourself desiring something without knowing why.
Have you ever really been afraid
Have you ever been truly scared.
Have you worried about your grades
Have you ever been anxious about your academic performance.
Ever wondered whaty it's all for.
Have you ever questioned the purpose of things.
Outside these walls
Outside the school's boundaries.
Your new tatoos not such big news
Nobody cares about your new tattoos anymore.
And no one cares if you play football
Nobody is interested in your football games.
Thirteen long years
We spent thirteen years in school.
We couldn't wait to graduate
We were eagerly anticipating graduation.
But don't really know it's here
Now that graduation is here, we are not sure how to feel about it.
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHERE
I am unsure of my destination.
I AM HEADING BUT I KNOW I'LL GET THERE
But I am confident that I will arrive there eventually.
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHEN
I am also unsure of when I will see my friends again.
I'LL SEE MY FRIENDS AGAIN
When I will meet my friends again remains uncertain.
Do you ever try to reminisce
Do you ever try to recall fond memories from the past.
Do you think you will be missed
Do you wonder if your absence will be noticed.
Does it matter that much to you
Is it important to you that you will be missed.
Do you ever party with your friends
Do you ever hang out with your friends and have a good time.
Have you seen a good thing end
Have you ever witnessed something pleasant come to an end.
Are you able to keep on movin
Are you capable of moving on despite setbacks.
Your moms not there
Your mom is not there to support you anymore.
Noboday cares
Nobody really cares about you anymore.
And no one picks you up when u fall.
No one is there to help you when you stumble.
And i'm ready for the real world
I feel well prepared to face the challenges of the world outside of school.
Can't no body hold me down
Nobody can stop me from achieving my goals.
You know I'm gonna make it somehow
I am confident that I will succeed despite the uncertainty of the future.
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.