Morning Runner met in Reading, Berkshire, while in different bands. Pianist Chris "Fields" Wheatcroft moved to Reading from Salisbury, where he had dropped out of his classical music course, and singer/guitarist Matthew Greener moved there with his parents in his early teens. Ali Clewer, drummer, and bassist Tom Derrett are from Reading originally.
Following their formation, the band were soon making waves, signing to Manchester independent record label Faith & Hope in 2003. After putting out The Great Escape 7" in 2004 they played numerous gigs around the country and simultaneously became one of the most sought after bands on the A&R circuit. This led to the band signing with Parlophone in November 2004 and paved the way for a busy schedule in the year ahead.
At the start of 2006, Morning Runner embarked on an extensive three-month headline tour of the UK to promote the release of their debut album. In February, they released the single "Burning Benches", which broke the band into the top 20 of the official UK Singles Chart, as well as being made single of the week by Steve Lamacq, Scott Mills, and Colin and Edith on BBC Radio 1. Their debut album, Wilderness Is Paradise Now, was released shortly afterwards on March 6, 2006, and despite failing to make a significant impact commercially, it was critically well-received.
The band began working on their second album in September 2006. At the beginning of 2007 they played two intimate shows to showcase their new material, one on January 26 at the South Street Arts Centre in Reading, and the other on February 26 at The Zodiac in Oxford. Following more gigs in June and July, the songwriting stage of the next album was said to be nearing completion, and by August the band were seeking a record producer to work with.
However, to the shock of many of their fans, on October 10 2007, Morning Runner posted a message on their official forum announcing they were splitting up. They blamed the split on pressures from their record label, saying that Parlophone had "heaped pressure on us to have a follow up hit record", partly due to the "relative commercial failure" of their first album. Parlophone had said that their music "wasn’t commercially viable", and, after two days of contemplation, the band decided to go its separate ways. Their statement added that Matthew Greener and Ali Clewer would "probably go on to perform together in the future", and thanked fans for their support.
Since their split, Morning Runner's music has continued to be used in other media, notably "Gone Up In Flames" as the theme tune for the E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners and in the soundrack of the EA Sports game Fifa'07, and "Burning Benches" as part of the Adidas 'Impossible is Nothing' advertising campaign.
Matthew Greener and Ali Clewer have now formed a new band with friends called Glass see: http://www.myspace.com/glassofficial
Leave Me Alone
Morning Runner Lyrics
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Leave me alone just for one more day
Please,
Leave me alone just for one more day
(Oh ah)
Leave me alone just for one more day
Please,
Leave me alone just for one more day
The lyrics to Morning Runner's song "Leave Me Alone" reveal a desperate plea for some alone time. It seems that the person singing the song is feeling overwhelmed and unable to handle the pressures of life. They are asking for just one day to be left alone, away from the demands of others. The repetition of the phrase "Please, leave me alone just for one more day" emphasizes the importance of this solitude.
The use of the word "just" in this context suggests that the singer is not asking for much, but rather a small respite from the people and stress that surround them. The phrase "Oh ah" that follows each verse could be interpreted as a sigh of relief, expressing the relief the singer feels at the thought of finally having some time to themselves.
The song's lyrics could be relatable to many people, as everyone has felt overwhelmed at some point in their lives. The song's simplicity and directness make it quite relatable and touching. Overall, the lyrics of "Leave Me Alone" convey a sense of vulnerability, honesty, and a need for some privacy and downtime.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, Leave me alone just for one more day
I need some time to myself, without any disturbances or distractions, so please respect my space for just one day.
(Oh ah)
This is an expression of frustration or exhaustion, emphasizing the singer's desire to be left alone.
Please, Leave me alone just for one more day
Repeating the same request emphasizes the importance of having time to oneself, and the urgency of the situation to the singer.
Please, Leave me alone just for one more day
This line emphasizes the singer's emotional state, begging for a little more time in solitude to gather their thoughts and emotions.
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Stewie Batbayar
Like their song Gone up in flames then i searched for their other songs back in maybe 2007 or 2008 on Limewire and found this hear it once in a while when im feeling down