Runaway
Maroon 5 Lyrics


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What am I supposed to do with this time
It tears so many holes, I stay afloat but I'm
Feel out of control, so petrified
I'm petrified

What am I supposed to do to get by
Did I lose everything I need to survive
'Cause its 4 a.m. and the sweat sets in
Did you get my message, did it send
Or did you just get on with your life, oh

I've taken time to think and I
Don't think it's fair for us to
Turn around and say goodbye
I have this feeling when I
Finally found the words to say
But I can't tell you
If you turn around and run away, run away

What am I supposed to do with these clothes
It's my twisted way of keep you close
I'm a nervous wreck, I'm a broken man
Did you get my message, did it send
Or do you get along on your own, oh

I've taken time to think and I
Don't think it's fair for us to
Turn around and say goodbye
I have this feeling when I
Finally found the words to say
But I can't tell you
If you turn around and run away, run away

And it breaks me down when I see your face
You look so different but you feel the same
And I do not understand, I cannot comprehend
The chills your body sends, why did it have to end

I've taken time to think and I
Don't think it's fair for us to
Turn around and say goodbye
I have this feeling that I
Finally found the words to say
But I can't tell you
If you turn around and run away, run away

I've taken time to think and I
Don't think it's fair for us to
Turn around and say goodbye
And I have this feeling that I
Finally found the words to say
But I can't tell you
If you turn around and run away, run away

Runaway, runaway
Turn around and runaway, runaway
Runaway, runaway




But I can't tell you if you runaway, runaway
Turn around and runaway

Overall Meaning

The song "Runaway" by Maroon 5 seems to be about the feeling of being lost and out of control after a breakup. Adam Levine sings about being unsure of what to do with his time and feeling petrified and nervous, even going so far as to keep his ex's clothes close to him as a twisted way of trying to stay connected. He asks if his message was received or if his ex has moved on with their life. Despite feeling like he finally has the words to say, he's afraid to tell them, fearing that they will turn around and run away.


The overall theme of the song is one of confusion and anxiety. The singer seems to be struggling with the aftermath of a relationship and trying to figure out how to move forward. The opening lines of the song, where he asks what he's supposed to do with his time, are particularly poignant. It's clear that he feels lost without his ex and doesn't know how to fill the void in his life. The chorus, where he talks about finally finding the words to say but being afraid to, also highlights this sense of uncertainty and fear of rejection.


Overall, "Runaway" is a powerful exploration of the emotions that come with a breakup. It's a raw, honest look at the fear and pain that can linger long after a relationship has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

What am I supposed to do with this time
I don't know what to do with my time now that you're gone


It tears so many holes, I stay afloat but I'm
Your absence has left me broken, but I'm trying to keep going


Feel out of control, so petrified
I feel like everything is slipping away and it's terrifying


I'm petrified
I'm absolutely terrified


What am I supposed to do to get by
I need to know how to cope without you


Did I lose everything I need to survive
Did losing you mean losing everything that mattered to me


'Cause its 4 a.m. and the sweat sets in
I can't sleep and I'm feeling anxious


Did you get my message, did it send
I'm trying to reach out to you, but I don't know if you got it


Or did you just get on with your life, oh
Did you move on from us and leave me behind


I've taken time to think and I
I've been reflecting on what happened and how I feel


Don't think it's fair for us to
I don't think it's right for us to


Turn around and say goodbye
Just give up and walk away from each other


I have this feeling when I
I have a strong intuition


Finally found the words to say
I've finally found a way to express myself


But I can't tell you
But I can't bring myself to tell you


If you turn around and run away, run away
If you leave instead of facing this with me


What am I supposed to do with these clothes
I'm keeping your clothes as a way to feel close to you


It's my twisted way of keep you close
It's not the healthiest way, but it's how I cope


I'm a nervous wreck, I'm a broken man
I'm a complete mess and I feel shattered


Do you get along on your own, oh
Are you okay without me?


And it breaks me down when I see your face
Seeing you is painful because it reminds me of what we had


You look so different but you feel the same
You may have changed on the outside, but I still feel the same way about you


And I do not understand, I cannot comprehend
I can't make sense of what happened between us


The chills your body sends, why did it have to end
I still feel drawn to you and I don't understand why our relationship had to end


Runaway, runaway
Please don't leave me


Turn around and runaway, runaway
But if you do, I won't be able to stop you


But I can't tell you if you runaway, runaway
Even though I don't want you to go, I can't stop you if you choose to leave


Turn around and runaway
Please stay with me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAM FARRAR, ADAM NOAH LEVINE, JESSE ROYAL CARMICHAEL, MICHAEL ALLEN MADDEN, JAMES B VALENTINE

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Alyster John

Still my favorite Maroon 5 song after all these years.

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Bail

this is an underrated song. It's lyrics and rhythm are perfect: deserves more views :)

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N_DAV

+Bailskywalker This is my favourite song by them!

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