For the New Hampshire band, please see The Shaggs.
For the Garage psych rock band originally from Milwaukee WI, active from 1964-1971, see The Shag
Hide Away
The Shags Lyrics
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And don't say what you've done
Hide away
And don't say where you've gone
Your misery is all your own
You don't know how to face
The truth of life that you're alone
I tried to make you realize the price you'll have to pay
You'll run around until you've found a place to hide away
Can't you see
There's time for you and me
There's no way
For you to hide away
So hide away
I wont look for you
Hide away
Baby, we are through
I've given up all hope for you
I've tried to make you see
That I'm the one who cares for you
But it can never be
You lost your chance and can't believe
The things you've heard me say
And in your mind you'll never find
A place to hide away
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The Shagsโs song โHide Awayโ is about a person who is trying to escape from the truth and reality of life. The song starts with the lyrics โHide away and don't say what you've done, hide away, and don't say where you've goneโ which shows that the singer wants to run away from their past and present circumstances. The lyrics convey that the person is not able to face the truth of their life and is burdened by their own misery. They are not able to keep up their faith and are lost in their thoughts.
The song then moves on to the chorus which says โCan't you see there's time for you and me, there's no way for you to hide awayโ. This is an indication that the singer needs to come to terms with what they are running away from and face it. The lyrics show that it's time for them to stop hiding away and start facing their reality. The last part of the song indicates that the singer has lost their chance and it can never be the same again. They will never find a place to hide away and escape from their circumstances.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder to face reality and deal with the challenges of life. Itโs a call to action for the singer to stop hiding away and start facing their truth head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide away
Retreat and distance yourself from reality
And don't say what you've done
Don't confess or admit the wrongs you've committed
Your misery is all your own
Your pain and sadness is individual and unique
You don't know how to face
You lack the courage to confront
The truth of life that you're alone
The reality that you are by yourself
You can't keep up the faith
Youโre unable to maintain hope or trust
I tried to make you realize the price you'll have to pay
I attempted to show you the harsh consequences you'll face
You'll run around until you've found a place to hide away
You'll continue to search for an escape from your problems
Can't you see
Do you not understand
There's time for you and me
Thereโs an opportunity for us to be together
There's no way
Itโs not possible
For you to hide away
To avoid responsibility and reality
So hide away
Withdraw and conceal yourself
I won't look for you
I won't attempt to find you
Hide away
Escape from reality
Baby, we are through
Our relationship has ended
I've given up all hope for you
Iโve lost faith in you
I've tried to make you see
I've made an effort to make you understand
That I'm the one who cares for you
I'm the one who loves and worries for you
But it can never be
But weโll never be together
You lost your chance and can't believe
You missed your opportunity and can't accept it
The things you've heard me say
The words and messages Iโve communicated to you
And in your mind you'll never find
You won't be able to discover within your own thoughts
A place to hide away
A place to escape and avoid reality
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.