running away
Night Lyrics


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Time is gone
Ticking on
I've been feeling it coming
Got to strive
Because the sky
Is watching as we fall

I have to find a way from here
Caught by the tide
The light won't take me there

I've been running away
I hear you calling
I've been running away
I can't take anymore
I've been running away
I hear you calling
I can't take anymore

Losing sight
Burning light
Got to keep it form closing
Catch a light from the sky
And have it hear my call

I have to find a way from here
Caught by the tide
The light won't take me there

I've been running away
I hear you calling
I can't take anymore
I've been running away




I hear you calling
I can't take anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Night's song Running Away evoke a sense of urgency and desperation. The passage of time is a constant reminder that something needs to be done, that one needs to strive for something. The phrase "caught by the tide" suggests that the singer is in the midst of a difficult situation, unable to escape. The light won't take them there, indicating a sense of hopelessness.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I've been running away, I hear you calling," suggesting that the singer is running away from someone or something, but also that they are hearing a call to action. The repetition of "I can't take anymore" emphasizes the emotional toll the situation is taking. The bridge of the song emphasizes the need to keep going and not give up, to catch a light from the sky and have it hear their call.


Line by Line Meaning

Time is gone
The time has passed and is irrevocable.


Ticking on
The time is moving forward steadily.


I've been feeling it coming
I have been sensing the approach of something momentous.


Got to strive
I need to put in the effort to make progress.


Because the sky
The overarching universe, or a higher power, is watching over us.


Is watching as we fall
This higher power is monitoring as we face our struggles.


I have to find a way from here
I need to escape my current situation.


Caught by the tide
I am being pulled towards something, unable to resist.


The light won't take me there
Even with guidance, I cannot reach my intended destination.


I've been running away
I have been avoiding confronting my problems or fears.


I hear you calling
I am aware of someone wanting my attention or help.


I can't take anymore
I am at my breaking point and cannot handle any additional pressure.


Losing sight
I am losing my perspective or direction.


Burning light
There is a bright or dangerous situation.


Got to keep it from closing
I need to prevent the situation from getting worse.


Catch a light from the sky
I need to find a source of hope or guidance.


And have it hear my call
I need to be able to reach out for help and have it answered.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Oskar Andersson, Sammy Ouirra, Joseph Max, Linus Fritzson

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