Here Tonight
The Runaway State Lyrics


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I need a minute, to get my head back on track.
'Cause I need a minute, to get you right back, back, back.
'Cause I need you more, more than words can say.
I need you more, than I did yesterday.
How did you get into the back of my mind?
How did you know I would be here tonight?
How did you get into the back of my mind?
How did you know I would be here tonight?
How did you get yourself, wrapped around my fingertips?
It's all I ever wanted.
How did I get myself, so madly in love with you?
It's all I ever needed.
How did you get into the back of my mind?
How did you know I would be here tonight?
How did you get into the back of my mind?
How did you know I would be here tonight?
I need a way to get to you.
Woah-oh, woah-oh.
I need a way to get to you.
How did you get into the back of my mind?
How did you know I would be here tonight?




How did you get into the back of my mind?
How did you know I would be here tonight?

Overall Meaning

The Runaway State’s song “Here Tonight” is a testament to the powerful effect a person can have on us. The opening line, “I need a minute, to get my head back on track,” sets the tone for the song, signaling the singer’s realization that he can no longer ignore his feelings for this person. He needs a moment to process everything going on in his head and to get his bearings before he can figure out what to do next. The repetition of “’Cause I need a minute,” emphasizes the importance of this time for the singer – he doesn’t want to make any rash decisions or act impulsively.


The chorus of the song reveals the depth of the singer’s attachment to this person. He needs this person more than words can say and even more than he did yesterday. The uncertainty and confusion within the singer intensify when he asks, “How did you get into the back of my mind?” and “How did you know I would be here tonight?” These questions reveal the singer’s how much this person has infiltrated his thoughts and emotions.


The rest of the song is a plea for the person to be with him – “I need a way to get to you” – and a reflection on how this person has become everything to him. This longing, desperation, and confusion are expertly woven into the song, leaving the listeners feeling like they’ve also experienced an emotional rollercoaster.


Line by Line Meaning

I need a minute, to get my head back on track.
I require some time to refocus my thoughts and emotions in preparation for what's to come.


'Cause I need a minute, to get you right back, back, back.
Because I need some time to recalibrate and bring you back into my mental and emotional space.


'Cause I need you more, more than words can say.
Because I require your presence and love in my life in a way that surpasses any verbal expression I can offer.


I need you more, than I did yesterday.
I need you even more than I did in the past, as my feelings for you continue to grow and intensify.


How did you get into the back of my mind?
I am surprised and curious about how your presence has infiltrated my thoughts and emotions.


How did you know I would be here tonight?
I am curious as to how you were aware of my location and plans for this evening.


How did you get yourself, wrapped around my fingertips?
I am amazed and delighted by how effortlessly you seem to hold my affections in the palm of your hand.


It's all I ever wanted.
The depth and sincerity of my feelings for you make our relationship the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.


How did I get myself, so madly in love with you?
I am awestruck by the intensity of my love for you, and am unsure of how it came to be so powerful.


It's all I ever needed.
My feelings for you are essential to my happiness and fulfillment in life, and nothing else can come close to replacing them.


I need a way to get to you.
I require a means of reaching you that will allow me to express my love and devotion in person.


How did you get into the back of my mind?
I am still amazed and bewildered by how your presence has become such an integral part of my innermost thoughts and emotions.


How did you know I would be here tonight?
My curiosity about how you knew my plans for the evening is an indication of how closely you are entwined with my life and decisions.


How did you get into the back of my mind?
Even after all this time, I am still in awe of how you have become such a central figure in my mental and emotional life.


How did you know I would be here tonight?
The depth of our connection has grown so strong that it feels as though you are with me even when you are not physically present.




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Snowman Gamer ☃

They didnt notice you were crying
They didnt notice you were sad
They didnt notice you were tired
They didnt notice you were alone.
They didnt notice how attractive you were.
They didnt notice how sweet you actually are.
They didnt notice how you actually try to make other people smile.

They did notice your failing grades
They did notice your unattractive
They did notice the mean side of you
They did notice all of your mistakes
They did notice all of your flaws
They did notice that you weren't good enough for them.

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Robloxbaddie

I was listenin' to the ocean
I saw a face in the sand
But when I picked it up
Then it vanished away from my hands, dah

I had a dream, I was seven
Climbin' my way in a tree
I saw a piece of Heaven
Waitin' in patience for me, dah

And I was runnin' far away
Would I run off the world someday?
Nobody knows, nobody knows
And I was dancing in the rain
I felt alive and I can't complain

But no, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I can't take it anymore

I was painting a picture
The picture was a painting of you
And for a moment I thought you were here
But then again, it wasn't true, dah

And all this time I have been lyin'
Oh, lyin' in secret to myself
I've been putting sorrow on the farthest place on my shelf
La-di-da

And I was runnin' far away
Would I run off the world someday?
Nobody knows, nobody knows
And I was dancing in the rain
I felt alive and I can't complain

But no, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
No, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
No, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I can't take it anymore

But I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall
And I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall
And I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall
And I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall

And I was runnin' far away
Would I run off the world someday?

But no, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
No, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go

No, take me home, home where I belong, no, no
No, take me home, home where I belong, oh, oh, oh
No, take me home, home where I belong, no, no
No, take me home, home where I belong
I can't take it anymore



Elsa Rosen

"Are you okay?"
"Yeah just a little bit tired"
Tired of trying
Tired of stressing
Tired of pretending
Tired of fighting
Tired of crying
Tired of being used
Tired of dealing with anxiety
Tired of not knowing
Tired of not being perfect
Tired of not being good enough



Tehmine Bedelov

Lyrics
I was listenin' to the ocean
I saw a face in the sand
But when I picked it up
Then it vanished away from my hands, dah

I had a dream, I was seven
Climbin' my way in a tree
I saw a piece of Heaven
Waitin' in patience for me, dah

And I was runnin' far away
Would I run off the world someday?
Nobody knows, nobody knows
And I was dancing in the rain
I felt alive and I can't complain

But no, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I can't take it anymore

I was painting a picture
The picture was a painting of you
And for a moment I thought you were here
But then again, it wasn't true, dah

And all this time I have been lyin'
Oh, lyin' in secret to myself
I've been putting sorrow on the farthest place on my shelf
La-di-da

And I was runnin' far away
Would I run off the world someday?
Nobody knows, nobody knows
And I was dancing in the rain
I felt alive and I can't complain

But no, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
No, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
No, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I can't take it anymore

But I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall
And I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall
And I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall
And I kept runnin' for a soft place to fall

And I was runnin' far away
Would I run off the world someday?

But no, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
No, take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go

No, take me home, home where I belong, no, no
No, take me home, home where I belong, oh, oh, oh
No, take me home, home where I belong, no, no
No, take me home, home where I belong
I can't take it anymore



Jasmin

Verse 1]
I was listening to the ocean
I saw a face in the sand
But when I picked it up
Then it vanished away from my hands, down
I had a dream I was seven
Climbing my way in a tree
I saw a piece of heaven
Waiting patiently for me, down

[Pre-Chorus]
And I was running far away
Would I run off the world someday?
Nobody knows, nobody knows
And I was dancing in the rain
I felt alive and I can't complain

[Chorus]
But now take me home
Take me home where I belong
I can't take it anymore

[Verse 2]
I was painting a picture
The picture was a painting of you
And for a moment I thought you were there
But then again, it wasn't true, down
And all this time I have been lying
Oh, lying in secret to myself
I've been putting sorrow on the farthest place on my shelf
La-di-da

[Pre-Chorus]
And I was running far away
Would I run off the world someday?
Nobody knows, nobody knows
And I was dancing in the rain
I felt alive and I can't complain

[Chorus]
But now take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
Now take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
Now take me home
Take me home where I belong
I can't take it anymore

[Bridge]
But I kept running for a soft place to fall
And I kept running for a soft place to fall
And I kept running for a soft place to fall
And I kept running for a soft place to fall

[Pre-Chorus]
And I was running far away
Would I run off the world someday?

[Chorus]
But now take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go
Now take me home
Take me home where I belong
I got no other place to go

[Outro]
Now take me home, home where I belong, no, no
Now take me home, home where I belong, oh, oh
Now take me home, home where I belong, no, no
Now take me home, home where I belong
I can't take it anymore
⭐🌃🌠



All comments from YouTube:

Nounours Love

I can’t describe the feeling that this song gives me.It’s just magical.

A_wolftherian111_PlaysRoblox

yeah it really is

yumitoons

True

Joe Momma

This is the song that will save me from Vecna

JXLXH

Same

duhh

True

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Y0UR_L0C4L_L0S3R

This song makes me feel like I’m on top of a building, with a sweater that’s oversized on me. The sunset shining and I feel the air softly blowing on me as I fall asleep. With birds chirping, and me having a soft blanket under me as I play this song❤❤❤

Kitsunrise

That is a beautiful description! I feel the same way, but I feel like I’m on a mountain

Nazmi Daini

I feel like I’m at a field or a forest

Mahaveer Brand

I felt I'm on something something somewhere somewhere I belong I can't explain its hard to explain for me I felt an energy listening this song I don't know what to do in my life I felt sad , hopeless ,not cared by anyone I don't know why I belong here mean belong to this world I don't know why 😢

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