2. Phases is a Melodic Hardcore band out of Erie, Pa. Members being Chris Merrit, Ryan Zimmerman, and Shawn Bedow.
3. Alternative rock band from France
4. Rapper from Miami, FL.
5. Post punk project feat. Jimmy, Tristan, & Jackson of TV Ghost and Chris from Warm Ratio.
Running Away
Phases Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I disappeared without a trace
It started as a mere flirtation
But now it's written on my face
That I'm not here at all
I'm stuck in last weekend
Reliving moments in my head
I'm leaving now
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away now
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away
I loved you with a desperation
I stuck around for far too long
But passion is a destination
And this desire's much too strong
It's pulling me away
It's pushing on my lungs
I knew there'd come a day
I'd find a new addiction
I need him now
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away now
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away
Days, they come and days, they go
Never gonna find a way back home
I was yours to take, you know
Days, they come and days, they go
Never gonna find a way back home
I'm too loud to wait, you know
You can't escape the past
But I just got my heartbeat back
I just need some distance
Between us now
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away now
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away now
I'm not running away, not running away
But I can't go back
I'm not running away, not running away
The lyrics of "Running Away" by Phases depict a person who is trying to escape from a situation or relationship that has become suffocating and unfulfilling. The singer begins by acknowledging their sudden departure and the lack of explanation or trace they left behind. What began as a flirtation has evolved into something more profound, as evidenced by its impact being visible on their face. However, they make it clear that their physical presence is just an illusion as they are mentally trapped in the past, stuck reliving moments in their head.
Feeling the need for a fresh start, the singer buys a ticket and decides to leave, not out of a desire to run away per se, but rather to break free from the constraints that hold them back. They reflect on loving the other person with desperation and confess to staying in the relationship for too long. But their desires have grown too strong, becoming a force that pulls them away and weighs heavily on their chest. They admit there would come a day when they would find a new addiction, indicating their craving for change and a different kind of connection.
The chorus repeats the notion that they are not running away, but they simply cannot go back to their former life. The lyrics emphasize that days pass by, making it impossible to find a way back home. The singer claims to have been yours to take, but now they are too loud to wait. The past cannot be escaped, but they have rediscovered their own heartbeat and need distance from the other person.
In summary, "Running Away" captures the feelings of confinement and longing for something new. It explores the desire for freedom and the search for a deeper connection that is lacking in the current situation. The lyrics convey an honest reflection on the complexities of relationships and the need for personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I left without an explanation
I departed without providing a reason or justification
I disappeared without a trace
I vanished without leaving any evidence or indication of my whereabouts
It started as a mere flirtation
It commenced as a casual and playful interaction
But now it's written on my face
But now it is readily evident and visible in my expression
That I'm not here at all
That I am mentally and emotionally absent in this current situation
I'm stuck in last weekend
I am trapped in the memories and experiences of the previous weekend
Reliving moments in my head
Reexperiencing and replaying significant moments in my mind
And so I bought a ticket
Consequently, I acquired a ticket for transportation
I'm leaving now
I am departing from this place at this very moment
I loved you with a desperation
I cherished you with an intense and urgent longing
I stuck around for far too long
I remained in your presence for an excessive period of time
But passion is a destination
However, intense desire and ardor are goals and objectives in themselves
And this desire's much too strong
And this longing and craving is excessively powerful
It's pulling me away
It is exerting a force that is drawing me further from my current location
It's pushing on my lungs
It is exerting pressure on my lungs and making it difficult to breathe
I knew there'd come a day
I was aware that a day would come
I'd find a new addiction
I would discover a fresh and captivating obsession
I need him now
I require his presence and companionship at this moment
Days, they come and days, they go
Days, they arrive and days, they depart
Never gonna find a way back home
I will never discover a path that leads back to my place of origin
I was yours to take, you know
I belonged to you, and you were aware of that
I'm too loud to wait, you know
I am too impatient and restless to delay any longer, and you are aware of this
You can't escape the past
It is impossible to evade or elude the influence and impact of previous experiences
But I just got my heartbeat back
However, I have recently regained a sense of vitality and excitement
I just need some distance
I simply require some space and separation
Between us now
In the current state of affairs between us
But I can't go back
But I am unable to return to the past
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Christopher Thompson, Julie Doiron, Mark Gaudet, Richard White, ROSHAUN OMOWALE CLARKE, XAVIER DAVIDSON, ALISTAIRE DUHANE MCCALLA, CRAIG THOMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind