Hideaway
Paul Gilbert Freddie Nelson Lyrics
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Burn down the mountain right before my eyes
Your lack of conscience let′s you wreck the place
Animal attraction is your saving grace
Makes me wanna let you go
Yeah I'm gonna hideaway
Where no one's gonna find me
I cut the chains from the devil
Yeah can you feel me
You broke the hour glass and threw the sand
Your finest hour is the one at hand
Tried your best show that you were kind
Are you surprised to see that I′m not blind
Makes me wanna let you go
Yeah I′m gonna hideaway
Where no one's gonna find me
Yeah yeah yeah
I cut the chains from the devil
Yeah can you feel me
Yeah I′m gonna hideaway
Where no one's gonna find me
Yeah yeah yeah
I cut the chains from the devil
Can you feel me can you feel me oh
You′re never gonna find me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I cut the chains from the devil
I'm gonna hideaway
The song "Hideaway" revolves around the persona's relationship with someone who possesses a potent yet destructive quality. The opening lines, "You're like a fire that won't compromise, burn down the mountain right before my eyes," depict the intensity and strength of the person's presence. However, the persona suggests the lack of conscience in them that leads them to ruin things around them. The phrase "Animal attraction is your saving grace" can be interpreted in two ways; first, it might mean that the other person's primal instincts act as a saving grace that helps them survive. Second, it might signify that the persona's animalistic nature attracts the other person to them, ultimately causing devastation. The chorus of the song talks about the persona's decision to hideaway from the other person to keep themselves safe.
In the second verse, the song talks about the other person's nature of doing what they please, regardless of the consequences, and how they've broken everything around them. However, they try to show their kind side, but the persona sees through their facade. The use of the phrase "cut the chains from the devil" suggests that the persona sees the other person's nature as demonic and that they need to break away from them for their own betterment. The chorus repeats to emphasize the persona's decision to hideaway from the person's destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like a fire that won't compromise
You are intense and unstoppable, refusing to settle or back down.
Burn down the mountain right before my eyes
Your actions are destructive and harming everything in your path, without regard for the consequences.
Your lack of conscience let's you wreck the place
Your disregard for what is right or wrong allows you to cause destruction and chaos without feeling guilty or remorseful.
Animal attraction is your saving grace
People are drawn to your wild and untamed nature, but it is also what might save you in times of danger.
Makes me wanna let you go
Your behavior is so reckless and harmful that I am considering ending our relationship or connection.
I cut the chains from the devil
I am breaking free from the negative, destructive influence that you have on me or my life.
You broke the hour glass and threw the sand
You have destroyed the stability and structure that existed before, creating chaos and uncertainty.
Your finest hour is the one at hand
Your current moment might be the best or most impressive that you ever achieve in your life.
Tried your best show that you were kind
You attempted to display kindness or decency, but it might have been insincere or not enough to make a significant impact.
Are you surprised to see that I'm not blind
You might have assumed that I was unaware of your faults or shortcomings, but I am actually fully aware and not ignorant.
You're never gonna find me
I have distanced myself from you and am hiding away to protect myself from your negative influence.
Can you feel me can you feel me oh
I am trying to convey my emotions and intentions to you, hoping that you can understand me.
Writer(s): Gilbert Paul Brandon, Nelson Freddie
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
YogaArmy
LOVE it!!!