Affectionately known as the "B-team," Lance & Tony went on to pen songs for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, and other artists that came to Flyte Tyme looking for songs. After solidifying their place in the studio as up & coming producers and songwriters, the ambitious pair put together the Lo-Key project. The first album "Where Dey At?" was named after a dig at a Jamaican studio owner who signed Lance to a 'slave' contract before his Flyte Tyme deal and owed him money and kept his Masters. Although amongst music circles the group was lauded, Lo-Key never reached Platinum or Gold status, due to corporate restructuring and political maneuvering at A&M records. Performances were kept at a minimum, due to the grooming of Lance & Tony as producers. After the sale of the Perspective imprint, Tony became A&R for a while at the new Flyte Tyme Records, and Lance went on to form his own label, "Baby Honey Records", with music promoter B-Rich, which is based out of Atlanta, as well as the Baby Honey Recording studio. The only group signed to Baby Honey Records was V.I.P., a trio vocal group from Minneapolis. The rest of Lo-Key disbanded.
Lance Alexander discovered the R&B group 'Next' while working as a staff writer at Flyte Tyme Productions. Initially, the pair brought the group, who was known at the time as 'Straight 4ward,' into the Flyte Tyme studios to cut demos and after pitching the group to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the Producers passed on the project. After performing at an annual black music seminar in Minneapolis, Naughty by Nature's DJ Kay Gee discovered the group and signed them to a recording contract. Lance wrote the B-side "Butta Love" to the million selling single "Too Close". The group was renamed Next. Lo-Key was influenced heavily by Con Funk shun, and also by old school R&B acts.
Runaway From My Problems
Lo-Key Lyrics
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Yeah I know
I got problems that I gotta deal with oh woah
Yeah I
Yeah I know
I can't runaway from my problems
I can't runaway
Runaway
I don't wanna deal today
I just runaway from my problems
I don't wanna feel a thing
I just pour up another cup
Yeah I'm pouring up this drink
I hop up on the rocket ship
I'm gonna fly away
I've been
Feeling this pain
I've been
Feeling this way
Hate when I getting that feeling
Hate that I got a gut feeling
Caught her she lying, she reeling
She knew that I was the realest
Today I do not want feel this
Drinking so I do not feel this
All of my feelings neglect them
Don't you be feeling that tension
Ain't gonna lie I've been stressing
Ain't got no guide I be guessing
Oh
I just told her that I'm fine
I've been down and I've been low
I been sipping on that liquor
I been sipping on patron
Yeah
I've been a drowning inside of my sorrows
Lately it feel like my feelings are borrowed
I'm gonna feel all of this shit like tomorrow
Already knew that my heart was cold oh
Stumbling and fumbling
I'm feeling like I'm dumb as shit
I'm dumb as shit
That shit that you did I can't fuck with
You said that you sorry bout shit
That I already told you I was just done with
Yeah you know always on dumb shit
Fuck out my face
Me and this bottle got blind dates
She told me lost I said use Waze
Breaking that shit like a cold case
Like a cold case
I just runaway from my problems
I don't wanna deal today
I just runaway from my problems
I don't wanna feel a thing
I just pour up another cup
Yeah I'm pouring up this drink
I hop up on the rocket ship
I'm gonna fly away
I've been
Feeling this pain
I've been
Feeling this way
Hate when I getting that feeling
Hate that I got a gut feeling
Caught her she lying, she reeling
She knew that I was the realest
Today I do not want feel this
Drinking so I do not feel this
Pull up to the function
Yeah you know that I'm on fuck shit
Shawty already knew I was drunk and
I don't know why she would want this
Why would you want this
I don't know why it was troubling
I don't wanna tell her I'm dubbing
Bitch I am dubbing
Bitch I was wondering
Why would you want this
I ain't cuffing nah
All of my problems
On problems
On problems
I'm storing inside of the Bottles
And bottles
And I ain't gonna Promise
I promise
I promise I won't be there for you
Won't be there for you
I won't ignore you but
I could adore you but
I don't wanna tell you what
I've been addicted to problems
I've been a problem child
Problem child
I've been a problem kid
I've been down on my last and shit
I don't wanna tell her I'm last and shit
But, But
I'm lost
And I runway from my problems
I just runaway, runaway
I just runaway from my problems
I don't wanna deal today
I just runaway from my problems
I don't wanna feel a thing
I just pour up another cup
Yeah I'm pouring up this drink
I hop up on the rocket ship
I'm gonna fly away
I've been
Feeling this pain
I've been
Feeling this way
Hate when I getting that feeling
Hate that I got a gut feeling
Caught her she lying, she reeling
She knew that I was the realest
Today I do not want feel this
Drinking so I do not feel this
"Runaway From My Problems" by Lo-Key is a song that delves into the struggles and emotional turmoil faced by the artist. The lyrics convey a sense of escapism and the desire to avoid dealing with personal issues and emotional pain. The song begins with the acknowledgment of having problems that need to be confronted, but there is a recurring sentiment of wanting to run away from these problems. This desire to escape is represented metaphorically as hopping on a rocket ship and flying away.
Throughout the song, the artist expresses the weight of his emotions, feeling pain and stress. There is a focus on drinking and pouring another cup, using alcohol as a way to numb the feelings and avoid confronting the problems. The lyrics also touch upon a failed relationship, with the artist feeling deceived and hurt by the lies.
The chorus repeats the idea of running away from problems, not wanting to deal or feel anything. It highlights a sense of exhaustion and wanting to disconnect from emotions. However, the song also hints at the struggle of this mindset, with the artist acknowledging that he cannot truly escape or evade his problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing a sudden realization or acknowledgement.
Yeah I know
I am aware and understanding of my situation.
I got problems that I gotta deal with oh woah
I have issues in my life that require my attention and resolution.
Yeah I
Yes, indeed
Yeah I know
I am fully aware
I can't runaway from my problems
I cannot escape or avoid my difficulties
I can't runaway
I cannot escape
Runaway
Fleeing or escaping
I just runaway from my problems
I only attempt to escape or avoid my challenges
I don't wanna deal today
I do not wish to confront or handle my issues at this moment
I just runaway from my problems
I simply run away from my difficulties
I don't wanna feel a thing
I desire to be emotionally numb or indifferent
I just pour up another cup
I proceed to refill my cup with a drink
Yeah I'm pouring up this drink
Indeed, I am pouring myself another alcoholic beverage
I hop up on the rocket ship
I figuratively launch myself onto a rocket ship
I'm gonna fly away
I intend to escape or fly off to a different place
I've been
Feeling this pain
I have been experiencing emotional distress or suffering
I've been
Feeling this way
I have been feeling this specific emotional state
Hate when I getting that feeling
I despise experiencing that particular emotion
Hate that I got a gut feeling
I resent having an instinctual or intuitive sense
Caught her she lying, she reeling
She was apprehended in her deception, and now she is pulling back
She knew that I was the realest
She was aware that I was genuine or authentic
Today I do not want feel this
Presently, I do not desire to experience this
Drinking so I do not feel this
Consuming alcohol in order to numb or avoid these emotions
All of my feelings neglect them
I choose to disregard or ignore all of my emotions
Don't you be feeling that tension
Please do not experience that state of unease or strain
Ain't gonna lie I've been stressing
I must admit that I have been under a great deal of stress
Ain't got no guide I be guessing
I do not possess any guidance, so I am left to speculate or make guesses
I just told her that I'm fine
I merely informed her that I am in a satisfactory state
I've been down and I've been low
I have been feeling down or depressed
I been sipping on that liquor
I have been consuming alcoholic beverages
I been sipping on patron
Specifically, I have been drinking Patrรณn
I've been a drowning inside of my sorrows
I have been metaphorically suffocating in my feelings of grief or sadness
Lately it feel like my feelings are borrowed
Recently, it seems as though my emotions belong to someone else
I'm gonna feel all of this shit like tomorrow
I will inevitably experience all of these emotions at a later time
Already knew that my heart was cold oh
I was already aware that my heart is emotionally detached or unfeeling
Stumbling and fumbling
I'm feeling like I'm dumb as shit
In a clumsy and disoriented state, I feel incredibly foolish
That shit that you did I can't fuck with
I cannot tolerate or be associated with the actions you committed
You said that you sorry bout shit
You expressed your apologies about the situation
That I already told you I was just done with
Which I had already informed you that I am finished or done dealing with
Yeah you know always on dumb shit
Yes, you are consistently involved in foolish or nonsensical behavior
Fuck out my face
Get out of my presence or go away
Me and this bottle got blind dates
I frequently engage in alcohol consumption as a form of escapism
She told me lost I said use Waze
She claimed I was lost, and I suggested she use a GPS navigation app
Breaking that shit like a cold case
Dissecting or investigating the situation as if it were an unsolved mystery
Pull up to the function
Arriving at the event or gathering
Yeah you know that I'm on fuck shit
You are aware that I engage in reckless or irresponsible behavior
Shawty already knew I was drunk and
The young lady already understood that I was intoxicated
I don't know why she would want this
I am uncertain as to why she desires to be involved in this situation
Why would you want this
For what reason do you desire this
I don't know why it was troubling
I am unaware of why it was causing distress or concern
I don't wanna tell her I'm dubbing
I do not wish to inform her that I am avoiding or ignoring her
Bitch I am dubbing
I am actively avoiding or ignoring you
Bitch I was wondering
I was merely speculating or pondering
Why would you want this
What is the reason for your desire to be involved in this
I ain't cuffing nah
I am not committing or becoming emotionally attached
All of my problems
On problems
On problems
All of my issues, difficulties, or challenges
I'm storing inside the Bottles
And bottles
I am metaphorically storing them within the bottles (of alcohol) as a means of escapism
And I ain't gonna Promise
I promise
I promise I won't be there for you
Won't be there for you
I cannot make any guarantees or pledges that I will be present or available to support you
I won't ignore you but
I could adore you but
I will not neglect you, but I might have an intense admiration for you
I don't wanna tell you what
I've been addicted to problems
I do not want to disclose to you that I have developed an addiction to my own issues
I've been a problem child
I have been a troublesome or unruly individual
Problem child
A person who consistently causes trouble or difficulties
I've been a problem kid
I have been a challenging or problematic individual at a young age
I've been down on my last and shit
I have been in a state of desperation or destitution
I don't wanna tell her I'm last and shit
I do not wish to inform her that I am in a state of being inferior or defeated
But, But
I'm lost
And I runway from my problems
However, I am confused or disoriented, and I flee from my difficulties
I just runaway, runaway
I simply escape, escape
I don't wanna deal today
I do not wish to tackle or confront my problems on this day
I just runaway from my problems
I solely escape or avoid my challenges
I don't wanna feel a thing
I have no desire to experience any emotions
I just pour up another cup
I simply refill my cup with a drink
Yeah I'm pouring up this drink
Indeed, I am refilling this cup with an alcoholic beverage
I hop up on the rocket ship
I figuratively jump onto a spaceship
I'm gonna fly away
I am going to escape or depart by flying through the air
I've been
Feeling this pain
I have been experiencing this emotional suffering
I've been
Feeling this way
I have been experiencing this specific emotional state
Hate when I getting that feeling
I despise experiencing that particular emotion
Hate that I got a gut feeling
I resent having an instinctual or intuitive sense
Caught her she lying, she reeling
I discovered her in a state of lying or deception, and now she is reacting strongly
She knew that I was the realest
She was aware that I am the most authentic or genuine person
Today I do not want feel this
Today, I do not have any desire to experience this
Drinking so I do not feel this
Consuming alcohol in order to numb or avoid these emotions
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Written by: Brandon Keyes
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