In August 2014, Weaver released an EP, Promises, which was described as "promising." In June 2015, her debut LP, The Fool, received generally favorable reviews.
Weaver cites her father as one of her main musical influences, as well as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Joanna Newsom, David Bowie, and Led Zeppelin.
Runaway
Ryn Weaver Lyrics
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Hold me tight when tides are high
What'll you do while I'm waiting on you
To dry these tears you made me cry?
Feet colder than the snow that choked the city
My wings, too wild to clip and cage around me
So maybe I'm selfish for being an actor
Or maybe I'm wicked for eating the apple
Or maybe I'm hungry for more than I've got
All I know is that I've got to
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (oh!)
They tell me temper, temper, little lady
Better bite that tongue, it is not becoming
My blood boils rapids to break the levee
And let it keep on running, running
And maybe I'm crazy for claiming my freedom
For loving and leaving, I secretly hear them
It could be so simple, I've broken the thimble
Equipped with a map and a guide to decide
All I know is that I've got to
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (oh!)
No, you don't leave (runaway, run, run, run)
And I know myself (runaway, run, run, run)
Better lose me now (runaway, run, run, run)
Before I lose myself (runaway, run, run, run)
No, you don't love me (runaway, run, run, run)
And I won't love myself (runaway, run, run, run)
Better lose me now (runaway, run, run, run)
Before I lose myself (runaway, run, run, run)
(Oh!)
(Run, run, run, run, run)
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (run, run, run)
Runaway (oh!)
No, you don't leave (runaway, run, run, run)
And I know myself (runaway, run, run, run)
Better lose me now (runaway, run, run, run)
Before I lose myself (runaway, run, run, run)
No, you don't love me (runaway, run, run, run)
And I won't love myself (runaway, run, run, run)
Better lose me now (runaway, run, run, run)
Before I lose myself (runaway, run, run, run)
The song "Runaway" by Ryn Weaver talks about the struggles of being in a relationship and wanting to escape from it. The lyrics suggest that the singer is ready to leave the relationship and start anew because they are tired of waiting for their partner to change. The singer also admits that they might be a bit selfish and that they have some flaws that they need to work on.
The lyrics "If it takes two, I'm betting on you" suggests that the singer is willing to work on the relationship if their partner is willing to do the same. However, the line "What'll you do while I'm waiting on you, To dry these tears you made me cry?" suggests that the singer is tired of waiting for their partner to change and is ready to move on. The chorus repeatedly says "Runaway," emphasizing the singer's desire to escape the relationship.
The second verse suggests that the singer is aware of their flaws and how they might have contributed to the problems in the relationship. The lyrics "It could be so simple, I've broken the thimble" suggests that the singer might have made some mistakes in the relationship that they wish they could fix. However, the final chorus suggests that the singer has decided to leave the relationship before they lose themselves in it completely.
Overall, "Runaway" is a song that talks about the struggles of relationships and the difficult decision to leave when things aren't working out.
Line by Line Meaning
If it takes two, I'm betting on you
I am willing to bet on you to help me when I need it.
Hold me tight when tides are high
Be there for me and comfort me when things get tough.
What'll you do while I'm waiting on you To dry these tears you made me cry?
Will you be there for me when I need you after you caused me pain?
Feet colder than the snow that choked the city
I am feeling numb and cold from the pain I have experienced.
My wings, too wild to clip and cage around me
I am too free and independent to be controlled or restricted.
So maybe I'm selfish for being an actor Pretending to gather when I am a hunter
Maybe I am pretending to fit in and be like others when I am really different.
Or maybe I'm wicked for eating the apple Or maybe I'm hungry for more than I've got
I may be taking risks or acting in my own self-interest out of a need for more in life.
All I know is that I've got to Runaway (run, run, run)
I feel a strong urge to escape and leave things behind.
They tell me temper, temper, little lady Better bite that tongue, it is not becoming
Others are trying to control or suppress my emotions, telling me to be more ladylike.
My blood boils rapids to break the levee And let it keep on running, running
My emotions are intense and overwhelming, and I need to let them out.
And maybe I'm crazy for claiming my freedom For loving and leaving, I secretly hear them
My desire for freedom and independence may seem crazy to others, but I hear their judgments.
It could be so simple, I've broken the thimble Equipped with a map and a guide to decide
Life could be easy if I just let go of petty things and used my knowledge to guide me.
No, you don't leave (runaway, run, run, run) And I know myself (runaway, run, run, run) Better lose me now (runaway, run, run, run) Before I lose myself (runaway, run, run, run) No, you don't love me (runaway, run, run, run) And I won't love myself (runaway, run, run, run) Better lose me now (runaway, run, run, run) Before I lose myself (runaway, run, run, run)
If you don't plan on staying and loving me as I am, it's better to end things now before I lose my sense of self-worth.
Runaway (run, run, run)
I need to escape and leave behind the things that are holding me back.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL ANGELAKOS, BENJAMIN LEVIN, JAKE TROTH, RYN WEAVER
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