Running Away
Space Cowboy Lyrics


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[Verse 1]

I've been running away for too long
It's time to pick up my bags and go and go
It's time I faced my demons
and time I face the music
It's time I face up to the changes I'll be going through
[Chorus]

Run away
Running away
Running away
I'm running away
Run away
Runnin' and runnin' and runnin' and runnin'
keep runnin' and runnin' and runnin' and runnin'

[Verse 2]

I'll be thinking about what you said, oh
this time I'm taking you at your words.
I've got to be myself and
I got to find my own way
There's got to be another way I'm running out of time.

[Chorus]

Run away
Running away
Running away
I'm running away
Run away
Runnin' and runnin' and runnin' and runnin'
keep runnin' and runnin' and runnin' and runnin'

Run away
Running away
Running away

Run away
Running away
Running away
I'm running away
Run away

Run away
Running away
Running away




I'm running away
Run away

Overall Meaning

In Space Cowboy's song Running Away, the lyrics depict a storyline of the artist mentally preparing himself to confront the challenges he has been avoiding for too long. The first verse mentions that he has been running away for too long, indicating that he has been neglecting his responsibilities and fears long enough. The artist realizes that it’s time to face his demons, face the music, and face the changes that he needs to go through. It is evident that he has been avoiding them for some time now, but the time has come for him to face them.


The chorus repeatedly stresses ‘running away’ as a means of emphasizing that the artist is leaving behind the past and anything that detains him from facing the present. The second verse discusses the artist finally realizing that it's time to take the advice given to him seriously. He acknowledges that he has to find his path, be his person and do things his way. He is left with little time, and there is no turning back; he must follow his heart and head for a new beginning.


Overall, the song Running Away highlights the importance of facing challenges and confronting our fears without running away from them. The lyrics suggest that it's possible to overcome our fears and obstacles if we face them head-on.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been running away for too long
I've been avoiding my problems for too long


It's time to pick up my bags and go and go
It's time to face my problems head on and move forward


It's time I faced my demons
It's time I confront my personal issues


and time I face the music
and face the consequences of my actions


It's time I face up to the changes I'll be going through
I need to accept the changes that will happen in my life


I'll be thinking about what you said, oh
I will be reflecting on your words


this time I'm taking you at your words.
I am taking your advice seriously this time


I've got to be myself and
I need to be true to myself


I got to find my own way
I need to find my own path


There's got to be another way I'm running out of time.
I need to find a solution quickly because time is running out


Run away
I feel like running away


Running away
I'm currently running away


I'm running away
I am physically or mentally trying to escape from my problems


Runnin' and runnin' and runnin' and runnin'
I can't stop running away from my problems


keep runnin' and runnin' and runnin' and runnin'
I will continue to run away from my problems if I don't face them




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Comments from YouTube:

Anika Mayo

love it!!!!

angelicMisha

HD!! *_* LOVE this song, makes me wanna jump on my bed and blast this outta my speakers!!

mosthatedgurl25

space cowboy is so creative...nobody else would ever think of this for a video. :DD !

darkmyth2

0:00 to 3:18 love this part!!!

Loic Reviews

I fucking love this and didn't even knew there were a HD version of the video.

neverendingsky

Awesome!!

Ana Avila

my fav part is in the beginning =] and i love the whole song too !!

__Miss__Lisa__

love this song love space cowboy ;D

Itsversayce

Nadia is on the high scores. ♥

Thea -

He´s hooot!!<3<3

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