Runaways
Sleeping Wolf Lyrics


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Sky line
Crashes on my party in the Hollywood Hills and
Bright lights
Small talk, more drinks, more casual spills
Let's get out of here and
Find the place to go
Somewhere far away
Somewhere no one will know

Find a little magic
Find a little madness
Light a little fire in our eyes
Don't know what we're in for
This is what we live for
Turning out we're burning out the night
We're the runaways
We're the runaways
We're the runaways

Driving
A road flash smoking at the break of dawn
We're fading
But just one touch keeps moving us along
And I know you want me
Like I wanted you
It's a static crush no rush
We're running to

Find a little magic
Find a little madness
Light a little fire in our eyes
Don't know what we're in for
This is what we live for
Turning out we're burning out the night
We're the runaways
We're the runaways
We're the runaways

Let's get outta here and
Find a place to go
Somewhere far away
Somewhere no one will know

Find a little magic
Find a little madness
Light a little fire in our eyes
Don't know what we're in for
This is what we live for
Turning out we're burning out the night
We're the runaways
We're the runaways
We're the runaways

We're the runaways





We're the runaways (distant)

Overall Meaning

The song "Runaways" by Sleeping Wolf speaks about the desire to escape from one's current situation and find a place far away where no one knows them. The singer describes being at a party in the Hollywood Hills, surrounded by bright lights and small talk, feeling as though they are fading away. However, they meet someone who they feel a spark with, and they decide to run away together to find a little magic and madness. The lyrics emphasize the thrill of the unknown, of not knowing what the future holds but being excited to find out.


The chorus of the song, "We're the runaways," represents not just the physical act of running away, but also the sense of adventure and freedom that comes with it. The repeated use of phrases like "find a little magic," "light a little fire in our eyes," and "don't know what we're in for" all contribute to a feeling of spontaneity and living in the moment.


Overall, "Runaways" is a song that captures the exhilaration and uncertainty of taking risks and pursuing one's dreams. It depicts a sense of longing for something more, and the courage to take action to achieve it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sky line
The horizon in the sky is visible but clouded, as it crashes into the party in the Hollywood Hills, bringing chaos to the glamorous setting.


Crashes on my party in the Hollywood Hills and
The sky's horizon was muddled and confusing, which caused the party in the ostentatious Hollywood Hills to plunge into disorder.


Bright lights
The party was bright with flashing lights to add to the glamor of the Hollywood lifestyle.


Small talk, more drinks, more casual spills
Amidst the sparkly lights, people engage in superficial conversations, drinking and spilling without a care in the world.


Let's get out of here and
The mood is dire, and the artist suggests leaving this scene to break away from the chaos.


Find the place to go
The singer looks for an escape destination that would provide relief from the lifeless party.


Somewhere far away
The singer seeks a place that is out of town and far from the bustle of the city.


Somewhere no one will know
The artist wants to find a place where they are free to be themselves without judgment from others or scrutiny from the rest of society.


Find a little magic
The artist hopes to discover a place where they can experience pure love and joy, expecting their destination to be the source of excitement and magic that they have been missing.


Find a little madness
The artist wants to flee their monotonous life and embrace something different and wild.


Light a little fire in our eyes
The singer desires to indulge in an activity that sparks excitement within them and brings vitality to their spirit.


Don't know what we're in for
The artist is keen on having a new adventure but doesn't know the outcome of their journey at all


This is what we live for
The singer believes that life must be lived before it passes you by, and they are willing to take the risk in the pursuit of happiness.


Turning out we're burning out the night
The singer and their companion are recklessly living the moment, living their life to the fullest before it all ends, they'll slow down only when the party ends.


We're the runaways
The singer and their companions are living life on their terms without restrictions or responsibilities, and they'll continue to run away to relive these moments.


Driving
The artist is in a car, driving through the open road with wild abandon.


A road flash smoking at the break of dawn
Our protagonist burns and squeals through the winding roads at dawn, leaving trails of smoke and kicking the car tires.


We're fading
Even with indulging in thrilling adventures, the singer and their partner are fading and losing steam.


But just one touch keeps moving us along
They encourage each other, a simple touch or even a glance, to keep pushing through their fading energy, leading forward to the next adventure.


And I know you want me
Both our leading pair consent, without reservation, to continue the journey regardless of its danger.


Like I wanted you
Our protagonist expresses their strong craving to embark on these adventures with their loved ones, and are glad that their partner wants to share in the wildness.


It's a static crush no rush
They don't feel the need to rush into anything either, their beaming passion remains static and unchanging.


We're running to
They cling to each other, running towards their next adventure together, defying their exhausting nature.


We're the runaways (distant)
They escape from the shackles of reality, chasing adventure, and remain ever-determined to continue running. Their voices trail off into the distance, echoing their persistent passion for life.




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