After dabbling in local bands for years, George decided to create ‘The Runa… Read Full Bio ↴After dabbling in local bands for years, George decided to create ‘The Runaway State’, out of relentless boredom more than anything else. He wanted to depart from the masses of ‘pop-punk’ bands thriving for success, and focus on creating an interesting and unique style of music, blending the classic styles of country and folk with a tinge of reggae and modern rock. After releasing his first song ‘We Grow Up Too Fast’, the vibrant tune generated thousands of plays on Youtube, providing ‘The Runaway State’ with a small but remarkably dedicated fanbase, and as George is writing for his debut release in the summer, 2011 seems to hold great things for him, the sky is the limit.

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Live My Life
The Runaway State Lyrics

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Don't worry 'bout the future if it gets you down
Don't worry about the heartbreak when it comes around
Money ain't a problem when you're living high
I'm gon' forget about my troubles and live my life
I don't need it anymore
Forget about your worries and get it all
Throw your troubles out the door
'Cause maybe you don't need them anymore

Don't worry 'bout the people that don't understand you
They don't know a single tiniest littlest thing about you
I'm gonna try to do my best this time
And don't take anything for granted and live my life
I don't need it anymore
Forget about your worries and get it all
Throw your troubles out the door
'Cause maybe you don't need them anymore
Today I might just live my life
Today I might just live my life
Today I might just live my life
Today I might just live my life
Hey girl, you mind if I call you up and come over
We could have a good time drinking red wine, sitting on the sofa
Hey girl, I've told you before, you're my little soldier
Hey girl, lets worry about it when we're older
I don't need it anymore
Forget about your worries and get it all
Throw your troubles out the door
'Cause maybe you don't need them anymore
Today I might just live my life
Today I might just live my life

Today I might just live my life
Today I might just live my life

Overall Meaning

The Runaway State's song "Live My Life" is an anthem of living in the present and not getting caught up in the past or future. The lyrics encourage the listener to throw their troubles out the door and not let them weigh them down. The song advises to forget about heartbreak, worries, and to not worry about people who don't understand you. The chorus repeats the idea of living your life, not needing anything anymore, and trying your best.

The verses then take a more personal approach, with an invitation to a girl to come over and have a good time, enjoying each other's company and not worrying about the future. The song suggests that life is short and should be lived in the moment, without getting bogged down by expectations or burdens.

Overall, "Live My Life" is a song about embracing the present and living life to the fullest. It is a reminder to not let the past or the future hold you back from experiencing joy and happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry 'bout the future if it gets you down
You don't have to think about what's to come if it causes you to feel anxious or overwhelmed.

Don't worry about the heartbreak when it comes around
If you experience pain or heartbreak, it's not worth stressing over it beforehand.

Money ain't a problem when you're living high
When you're living luxuriously, financial issues are not an issue.

I'm gon' forget about my troubles and live my life
I'll set aside my cares and fully experience life.

I don't need it anymore
I don't require or crave it like before.

Forget about your worries and get it all
Abandon your anxieties and go all in.

Throw your troubles out the door
Cast off burdensome problems and errors.

'Cause maybe you don't need them anymore
You may have moved beyond those challenges and no longer need them.

Don't worry 'bout the people that don't understand you
Don't fret over people who can't comprehend or empathize with you.

They don't know a single tiniest littlest thing about you
They lack knowledge or awareness of even the smallest things about you.

I'm gonna try to do my best this time
I'll make a concerted effort to improve myself this time around.

And don't take anything for granted and live my life
I won't make assumptions or underestimate anything and instead appreciate everything to the fullest.

Today I might just live my life
I may choose to experience all that life has to offer in this moment.

Hey girl, you mind if I call you up and come over
Excuse me, would it be okay if I phoned you and visited?

We could have a good time drinking red wine, sitting on the sofa
We could enjoy each other's company while sipping red wine and relaxing on the couch.

Hey girl, I've told you before, you're my little soldier
I've expressed to you previously that you're my source of support and courage.

Hey girl, lets worry about it when we're older
Let's postpone thinking about it until we're older and have more experience.

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