He is a distinctive guitarist, who has a very retro, 1960s sound. Cradock's influences include The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Widely regarded (even by Ocean Colour Scene's critics) as one of the most talented British guitarists, Cradock also plays keyboards, bass guitar and drums.
running away
Steve Cradock Lyrics
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Feeling the pinch and waiting on a seven year itch
Just trying to make some sense of it all
Hanging on a wide angled curve
Just hoping to see you there
You said you feel the same thing I swear
High, high in the morning light
You sit and you wonder why
The air is cleaner than what we breathe
So run away with me
Run away
Wasting our day is not on our agenda babe
Needing you there, a sign, a wink, a stare to see that you'll be there for me
Just hoping to see you there
You said you feel the same thing I swear
But swearing is not our game
High, high in the morning light
You sit and you wonder why
The air is cleaner than what we breathe
So run away with me
Run away
The lyrics to Steve Cradock's song "Running Away" suggest a desire to escape the mundane and constraining aspects of daily life. The opening lines express a dissatisfaction with the current location and a longing for change - "this town's too dull for us to stay." The reference to a "seven year itch" implies a restlessness that has been building up for some time. The lyrics then shift to a desire to find meaning and purpose, with the singer acknowledging that they are "just trying to make some sense of it all." The image of "hanging on a wide angled curve" suggests a struggle to navigate the twists and turns of life.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, with the singer inviting someone to run away with them - "just hoping to see you there." This person seems to be a kindred spirit who understands the singer's desire for adventure and escape. However, the song also recognizes the limits of words and promises - "you said you feel the same thing I swear, but swearing is not our game." The final verse of the song reinforces the theme of longing and escape, with the singer describing a sense of wonder and possibility in the morning light. The image of "the air is cleaner than what we breathe" suggests a desire for a purer, more authentic form of existence - one that is only possible by running away.
Line by Line Meaning
Running Away this town's too dull for us to stay
Leaving this uninteresting town is necessary for us to get rid of boredom in our lives.
Feeling the pinch and waiting on a seven year itch
Feeling suffocated in the relationship and waiting for something new to happen.
Just trying to make some sense of it all
Trying to find some meaning in life and relationships.
Hanging on a wide angled curve
Navigating through life's ups and downs with uncertainty lurking around the corner.
Just hoping to see you there
Desperately searching for that special someone to share this journey of life with.
You said you feel the same thing I swear
Believing in the other person's feelings and hoping they reciprocate the same emotions.
But swearing is not our game
Not wanting to make false promises and keeping it real although it might hurt sometimes.
High, high in the morning light
Feeling optimistic and hopeful about a new day dawning
You sit and you wonder why
Thinking deeply about the mysteries of life and seeking answers.
The air is cleaner than what we breathe
Escaping from the pollution of city life and embracing the simplicity of nature.
So run away with me
Inviting the other person to join on this new adventure and run away from the mundanity of everyday life.
Run away
Asking the other person to leave behind everything and embark on a new and exciting journey together.
Writer(s): Steve Cradock Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Ltd.
Contributed by Lucas B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brighton59
Quality tune from top quality musician
@TheDenman47
LUV
@bronagh2003
I love this video it makes me think of he adventures i have with my other half.
@braddersthemod
love it!
@FunLovingCriminals77
he is opening for beady eye
@shitcasecinema
Nice video although the journey in the car part is a little on the dull side after a minute or so. Good song though, Cradock's a legend!