Paddock Park was formed in the summer of ’07, by Brian Calzini and Tom Denn… Read Full Bio ↴Paddock Park was formed in the summer of ’07, by Brian Calzini and Tom Denney of A Day To Remember, as a joke band that Tom wrote the music for and Brian did the vocals for; they put it up on Myspace, it started to get some hype and people wanted to see them play live. So Brian recruited two guitar players, a drummer (ex-drummer of A Day To Remember) and a bass player. This line up got them very popular With their in-your-face screams, brutal breakdowns and catchy melodies, Paddock Park has captured the ears of thousands of listeners, and virtually exploded onto the scene. Ocala, Florida youngsters Paddock Park have joined the ranks on the Eulogy line up. This six piece band blends sing-a-longs, breakdowns, and melodies with one captivating live show to back it up. Their debut album "A Hiding Place For Fake Friends" is available in stores now, released on Eulogy Recordings. While On tour a the "singing" frontman of the band, left the band due to a complication with their tour, and him not liking it as much as he thought he would. That left them with just brian on vocals, so they moved their guitar player John onto both Guitar/Vocals (the clean singing). This left Brian as the only frontman, and he would soon leave due to all the members trying to change their myspace and attempting to kick him out of his own project. They were still on tour, so they brought in Austin to do vocals for the rest of the tour, the band started to fall apart and they havent really been heard from since.
Brian Calzini has started his own band since, check out www.myspace.com/wearedefiance

Running Away
Paddock Park Lyrics

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They've got you right, where they've always wanted this to end.
So don't close the void, make use of all their consistency.

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan,
Cause you've been held captive once again.
(WHOSE TO SAY YOU CAN'T GET AWAY)

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan,

Cause you've been held captive once again.
(I'LL BREAK YOU OUT IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES)

AND I'LL CLOSE MY EYES SO WE CAN DISAPPEAR,
SAVOR EVERY LITTLE MOMENT THAT WE'RE NOT HERE,
THIS IS OUR TIME TO BE FREE,
THEY'LL NEVER CATCH UP TO YOU AND ME.

It's all just another game to them, a hiding place for fake friends
And when we run away together we'll have escaped forever.

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan,
Cause you've been held captive once again.
(WHOSE TO SAY YOU CAN'T GET AWAY)

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan,
Cause you've been held captive once again.
(I'LL BREAK YOU OUT IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES)

FROM TIME TO TIME YOU COUNT YOUR WINS AND REALIZE YOU CAN'T GIVE IN,
YOU WILL NEVER GET AWAY WITH THESE IRON CHAINS ON YOUR FEET.

It's all just another game to them, a hiding place for fake friends
And when we run away together we'll have escaped forever.

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan,
Cause you've been held captive once again.
(WHOSE TO SAY YOU CAN'T GET AWAY)

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan,

Cause you've been held captive once again.
(I'LL BREAK YOU OUT IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paddock Park's "Running Away" tell a story of escape and liberation from captivity. The first verse talks about being held where they want you to be, which implies that the subject matter of the song is being controlled or manipulated by someone or something. However, the lyrics urge the listener to not close the void, meaning to not give in and accept the situation but rather use "their consistency" to plan an escape. The chorus is encouraging, telling the listener that they can get away and that the singer will help them. The lines "AND I'LL CLOSE MY EYES SO WE CAN DISAPPEAR, SAVOR EVERY LITTLE MOMENT THAT WE'RE NOT HERE, THIS IS OUR TIME TO BE FREE, THEY'LL NEVER CATCH UP TO YOU AND ME" strongly show the desire to escape and the freedom that comes with it. The second verse talks again about escape, but also highlights the manipulation and falsehoods of those controlling them. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea of escape and the possibility of freedom.

The lyrics of "Running Away" can be interpreted in various ways, such as a call to escape a toxic relationship or a representation of mental health struggles. The themes of manipulation, control, and the desire for freedom are prevalent throughout the song, and the lyrics' repetition in the chorus further reinforces these.

Line by Line Meaning

They've got you right, where they've always wanted this to end.
You are in the exact position that they have always wanted you to be in.

So don't close the void, make use of all their consistency.
Instead of blocking out everything, use their predictability to your advantage.

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan, Cause you've been held captive once again. (WHOSE TO SAY YOU CAN'T GET AWAY)
I will share with you another plan of how to escape, because you're trapped again. Who's to say that you can't get away?

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan, Cause you've been held captive once again. (I'LL BREAK YOU OUT IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES)
I will tell you about another plan to escape, and I'll rescue you if that's what it takes.

AND I'LL CLOSE MY EYES SO WE CAN DISAPPEAR, SAVOR EVERY LITTLE MOMENT THAT WE'RE NOT HERE, THIS IS OUR TIME TO BE FREE, THEY'LL NEVER CATCH UP TO YOU AND ME.
We'll vanish by closing my eyes and relish every moment that we're gone. This is our time to live freely, and they'll never be able to catch up to us.

It's all just another game to them, a hiding place for fake friends And when we run away together we'll have escaped forever.
It's all just a game to them, and they're using it as a hiding spot for phony friends. But when we escape together, we'll be free forever.

FROM TIME TO TIME YOU COUNT YOUR WINS AND REALIZE YOU CAN'T GIVE IN, YOU WILL NEVER GET AWAY WITH THESE IRON CHAINS ON YOUR FEET.
Occasionally, you'll tally up your accomplishments and understand that you cannot surrender, you'll never get away with the shackles on your feet.

I'll let you in, let you in on another escape plan, Cause you've been held captive once again. (WHOSE TO SAY YOU CAN'T GET AWAY)
I will share with you another scheme to escape, because you're trapped again. Who's to say that you can't get away?

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