I can't run away
Seventeen Lyrics


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I won't run away, yeah
I won't run away

미친 듯이 도망치다
숨차서 뒤돌아봤을 때
하얗게 쌓인 기억 위로 발자욱 oh yeah oh

목적지가 없는 발걸음
너로 가득한 이곳은
없어 조금도 옅은 어둠
낮과 밤 구분 없이 너를
Oh 따라 걷다 홀로 남은 이곳에

우리 흔적이 녹아내리면
마음이 편할까요?
매일 그치지 않고 쌓여
예고도 없이

남아버린 우리 여기
다 녹을 때까지만
내 맘대로 할 수 있게 해줘
떠나기엔 너무 아름다워서

I won't run away, run away
너의 기억 다 지워질 때까지
I won't run away

The more things change, the more they stay the same
넌 까마득해 난 제자리에
비바람 눈서리
차가운 맘 깊숙이 꺼지지 않은 불씨

함께 달려온 꽃길
향기만 가득 남길
난 찬란한 빛 속 그림자
더욱 밝게 빛나길

지나온 사랑은
아름다운 아픔으로 남겨져
너의 하얀 세상에 커다란 점

우리 흔적이 녹아내리면
마음이 편할까요?
매일 그치지 않고 쌓여
예고도 없이

남아버린 우리 여기
다 녹을 때까지만
내 맘대로 할 수 있게 해줘
떠나기엔 너무 아름다워서

I won't run away, run away
너의 기억 다 지워질 때까지
I won't run away

우리였기에 아름다웠고
작은 미움 하나 없는 사랑이라
가끔 새어 나올 슬픔도
사랑이라 부를 수 있어

너를 그리워하는 것까지
사랑으로 아름답게 남도록
쌓인 기억이 녹아서 바다가 되어도
날 여기 두고 갈게

I won't run away, run away




너의 기억 다 지워질 때까지
I can't run away

Overall Meaning

Seventeen's song "I Can't Run Away" is a poignant and heartfelt ballad about memories, love, and acceptance. The lyrics do not reflect literal running away, but rather the idea of being unable to escape from the past and the memories that are their constant reminder. The singer wishes to hold onto these memories and not let them fade away because they are an integral part of his life's story. The repeated line "I won't run away, run away" signifies his determination to come to terms with the past and embrace it.


In the first verse, the singer describes running away like a madman, only to turn back and see the memories piled up like white snow. He continues to walk aimlessly, and the place he is in is filled with memories of the person he loves. There is no distinction between day and night, and the person he loves seems to be walking alongside him. The chorus ("I won't run away, run away / Until your memories are all erased") emphasizes his determination to hold onto these past experiences even though they may cause him pain.


The second verse emphasizes the idea that although things change, some things stay the same. The person he loves is no longer with him, and his heart remains cold, but the memory of them lingers. The journey they had together was beautiful, and he hopes to leave behind the wonderful memories. The bridge speaks to the fact that love can be both beautiful and painful, but the memories it leaves behind are worth cherishing.


Line by Line Meaning

I won't run away, yeah
I won't avoid this situation or problem


I won't run away
I won't run away


Like crazy, I ran away
I ran away recklessly


When I turned around, out of breath
When I looked back, I couldn't breathe


Onto the white stacked memories, I stepped
I stepped onto the memories piled up like white snow


My footsteps don't have a destination
I don't have a specific goal or place to go to


This place is full of you
This place is filled with memories of you


There's no light, neither day nor night, just you
There's no distinction between day or night, just memories of you


Walking after you, I'm left alone in this place
I followed you, but now I'm alone in this place


If our traces melt away,
If our memories fade away


Would we feel at ease?
Would we feel more comfortable?


It piles up every day, without warning
It accumulates every day without any sign of stopping


We're still here, until everything melts away
We're still here, until everything disappears


Let me do as I please, because leaving is too beautiful
Let me do whatever I want because I don't want to leave this beautiful place


I won't run away, run away
I won't run away


Until all your memories are erased
Until all memories of you are gone


I won't run away
I won't run away


The more things change, the more they stay the same
Things may change on the surface but may remain the same deep down


You disappeared, but I'm still in the same place
You're gone, but I'm still in the same place


The wind and snowstorm, my heart filled with cold ember flames
The wind and snow are blowing, while my heart burns with a cold flame


The flower path we went on together
The path we took together


Leaving behind the fragrance
I left behind the sweet memory


I am the shadow in the bright light
I am overshadowed by the bright and shining light


May I shine brighter
May I shine brighter in the light


Past love remains as beautiful pain
My past love remains as a bittersweet memory


A big dot in your white world
I made a big impact on your life despite no longer being there


If our traces melt away,
If our memories fade away


Would we feel at ease?
Would we feel more comfortable?


It piles up every day, without warning
It accumulates every day without any sign of stopping


We're still here, until everything melts away
We're still here, until everything disappears


Let me do as I please, because leaving is too beautiful
Let me do whatever I want because I don't want to leave this beautiful place


I won't run away, run away
I won't run away


Until all your memories are erased
Until all memories of you are gone


I won't run away
I won't run away


It was beautiful because it was us
It was beautiful because we were together


Love with no small regrets
Our love was perfect with no minor issues


Even the sadness that sometimes overflows, can be called love
Even the sadness that comes with missing you is still part of my love for you


So that I can miss you beautifully as an act of love
So that my longing for you can be transformed into a beautiful memory


Even if the memories pile up and melt, and turn into the ocean
Even if our memories fade away and disappear like the waves of the ocean


I'll stay here, leaving you behind
I'll stay here, leaving behind my memories of you


I won't run away, run away
I won't run away


Until all your memories are erased
Until all memories of you are gone


I can't run away
I can't run away




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bumzu Kye, Ohway!, Han Sol Chew, Ji Hoon Lee, Min Gyu Kim, Seung Cheol Choi, Won Woo Jeon

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Rock with you Official MV: https://youtu.be/WpuatuzSDK4

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@user-xn5pz9bt9n

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@jr_8354

that from "I WON'T run away" to "I CAN'T run away" at the end honestly hits differently :((( hhu and their poetic lyrics I love this so much honestly

@amrtdilahh

it's not that they won't, they can't:(

@ruienefaye4374

Same in 2 minus 1 they keep saying "i don't need you" but in the end vernon said "i need you" 😖😖😖

@user-rw4zx1lp1f

ㅡmabye it's just mistake...

@mangosope6170

@@user-rw4zx1lp1f highly doubt it was a mistake

@user-rw4zx1lp1f

@@mangosope6170 um...that is correct

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@minwon-oq9kd

Can we please talk about how Wonwoo and Mingyu were the main producers of this song??? They said they made it around the same time as Bittersweet and I'm just so proud of them.
Also. you can seriously see the extent of Wonwoo influence in this song. There are moments where it feels like a full on ballad, and you know that's exactly what he loves. Anyway, I'm in love with this song, I'm so glad they produced it!!!

@VictoriaPkmn

Really? Wow, this is so much time ago. Where did they say that?

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