Lynn was discovered by Jerry Wexler in 1965 after hearing her sing at a talent show. Wexler had her record the Bert Berns penned and produced song, "I'm Gonna Run Away From You", for Atco Records, but the song was not released at the time. She then sang backup for musicians such as The Rolling Stones (backing vocalist on Exile on Main St.), Dr. John, Wilson Pickett, and Sonny & Cher. In 1971, "I'm Gonna Run Away From You" was released as a single, with "The Boy Next Door" as the b-side, on Mojo and Atlantic, where it became a hit in the UK among devotees of Northern soul. The tune hit #4 in the UK in 1971. A full-length album, Love Is Here and Now You're Gone, followed in 1972, produced by John Abbey. "I'm Gonna Run Away From You" returned to the UK chart in 1975 after being reissued, hitting #36 the second time around.
Her only other album is the 1992 CD, Tamiya Lynn.
Love Is Here and Now You're Gone was reissued on CD in 2005, by DBK Works.
I'm Gonna Run Away From You
Tami Lynn Lyrics
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Everybody Say Runaway Find Another Boy To Play With
Thats Not Easy To Do OO OO
With Someone New-oo oo oo Ho Yea
(Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha, Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha)
Why Don't I Runaway And Hide
Done It Twice
Thay Don't Know How I Tride
I've Lost My Pride
(Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha, Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha)
I Go To Every Single Place We Used To Go
I Can't Even Sit Through A Movie Show Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho HO And I tried So
INSTRUMENTAL
(Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha, Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha)
Im Gonna Runaway From You Oo Oo
Ho I Wish I Could And I Would
But It Would'nt Do No Good
When I Feel The Way I Do
I Still Love You Ooo Ooo Ooo Ho Yea
(Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha, Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha)Repeat
(You Know I Do, Baby I Do, I Still Love You
The song "I'm Gonna Run Away From You" by Tami Lynn speaks about the internal struggle of leaving a toxic relationship. The singer expresses the hopelessness in finding someone new to play with and the desire to run away and hide. She has already tried to take advice and leave twice, but finds it hard to let go of the love she still feels for the person she is running away from. The repetition of the lyrics, "ranaway runaway runaway wa-ha," emphasizes the desperation and urgency of the singer's need to escape.
The lyrics also convey the difficulty of moving on and trying to partake in the same activities that were done with the person she's trying to leave behind. She can't even sit through a movie show without being reminded of the memories shared with the person. The instrumental in the middle of the song further emphasizes this sense of unrest and turmoil, giving the listener a break from the intensity of the first half of the song.
Overall, the song is a testimony to the pain of struggling to leave a relationship that is harmful and how even when we are ready to leave, sometimes we still hold on to the love we have for that person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Gonna Runaway From You
I feel the need to leave you behind and move on
Everybody Say Runaway Find Another Boy To Play With
People suggest I should forget about you and find someone else to be with
Thats Not Easy To Do OO OO
But it's not that simple
With Someone New-oo oo oo Ho Yea
Even if I try to be with someone else, it won't be the same
(Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha, Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha)
I keep hearing this voice in my head urging me to run away
Why Don't I Runaway And Hide
I wonder why it's so hard for me to just leave and disappear
Ho It's Very Nice There Advice I've Already Done It Twice
People always tell me it's better elsewhere, but I've tried that before and it didn't work out
Thay Don't Know How I Tride
They don't understand that I've already made attempts to move on
I've Lost My Pride
But my attempts to leave you have caused me to lose my self-respect
I Go To Every Single Place We Used To Go
I torture myself by visiting all the places we used to go together
I Can't Even Sit Through A Movie Show Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho HO And I tried So
I can't even sit through a simple movie without feeling overwhelmed by the memories we shared
INSTRUMENTAL
No lyrics, just instrumental music
(Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha, Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha)
That voice in my head keeps urging me to run away again
Im Gonna Runaway From You Oo Oo
I've made a decision to leave you behind
Ho I Wish I Could And I Would
Even though I want to leave, I'm not sure if I can
But It Would'nt Do No Good
Leaving you won't solve anything
When I Feel The Way I Do
Even though I want to leave, I still have feelings for you
I Still Love You Ooo Ooo Ooo Ho Yea
In spite of everything, I still have love for you
(Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha, Ranaway Runaway Runaway Wa-Ha)Repeat
That voice won't stop telling me to run away
(You Know I Do, Baby I Do, I Still Love You
I want you to know that I still have feelings for you, even though leaving seems to be the right thing to do
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Thinking further and a top ten, this makes it to that top ten.
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@cathymeikle1059
Brilliant track, still playing it in 2023
@markbaker2826
Me too ! and the Moves !!!!
@christinelegallais
Me to 👍👍
@powerloveflowerlightlove-dv4lu
Run away hide on a desert island
@martin77722
Pure northern soul
@davephillips1874
One of the greatest records of all time and superb dancing 😊😊😊
@charliemendoza749
When life becomes a struggle I play this video. Makes the world a better place
@powerloveflowerlightlove-dv4lu
Run away hide in a castle
@deborahscott4345
Love this video back when people had style 🥰
A short blast of happiness
@powerloveflowerlightlove-dv4lu
Run away hide in cyprus