Artists such as Neil Young, Van Morrison and Fleetwood Mac have been cited as some of the biggest influences in shaping the band's sound.
The Verses are currently on hiatus indefinitely as Ella pursues a solo career.
running away
The Verses Lyrics
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Did I just cut and run away
And my feet get so greasy
They don't take a whole lot much these days
This has always been my problem
And it's gonna be my cross to bear
And if I don't get through around it
We dont have a hope in hell
Oh, oh don't be so, don't you be so sure
That you, you would in and run too
Of course you would, it's no good
Running away is all our feet are good for
Didn't I, shiver in the springtime
Didn't I holla, didn't I call
I wasn't just going through the motions
You truly had me enthralled
And it goes without saying
Still I'm saying it now
I've got a problem with a maintaining
Yeah I've got to learn to stick around
Oh, oh don't be so, don't you be so sure
That you, you would in and run too
Of course you would, it's no good
Running away is all our feet are good for
It's time to let go
i'm tired of this road
It's a mystery to my friends
And it's a mystery to me
Why when I'm onto a good thing
I feel the need just to up and leave
Well it's been nice to meet you boy
And thanks for your time
Maybe we could really make a go of it
One day further down the line
Oh, oh don't be so, don't you be so sure
That you, you would in and run too
Of course you would, it's no good
Just running away
Of course you would, it's no good
Just running away
Of course you would, it's no good
Cause running away is all our feet are good for
The Verses' song "Running Away" explores the theme of commitment phobia in relationships. The opening lines of the song inquire if the singer has left too soon or taken the easy way out. He admits that his feet are quick to flee from relationships, and this will be a problem that he has to bear. He admits that his lack of commitment may be the reason for the relationship's failure, and he acknowledges that he must learn to get over it. The singer reflects on how shivering and calling out in the springtime was not momentary, but rather the potential for a lasting relationship that he didn't follow through on.
The chorus addresses the underlying, subconscious thoughts of many people who believe if a relationship doesn't go smoothly, they should run away. He says that it's not just his problem; it's a problem that several people have. The last verse emphasizes that the singer's decision to leave is a mystery to his friends and himself as he has a good thing going on.
Overall, "Running Away" is an introspective song that speaks to the difficulty of committing to relationships and the fear of the unknown. It speaks to a universal fear that nearly everyone experiences at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I let it go too easy
Did I give up on something too quickly?
Did I just cut and run away
Did I leave without giving it a proper chance?
And my feet get so greasy
I tend to be quick to leave and move onto something else
They don't take a whole lot much these days
It doesn't take much for me to want to leave something behind
This has always been my problem
My tendency to leave things behind has been a recurring issue
And it's gonna be my cross to bear
It's a personal struggle that I'll have to deal with
And if I don't get through around it
If I don't learn how to deal with it
We dont have a hope in hell
We won't have a chance of success
Didn't I, shiver in the springtime
Didn't I feel the same genuine emotions as everyone else?
Didn't I holla, didn't I call
Didn't I express my feelings honestly?
I wasn't just going through the motions
My emotions were real and not just for show
You truly had me enthralled
I was captivated by you
And it goes without saying
It's obvious
Still I'm saying it now
I want to make sure it's clear
I've got a problem with a maintaining
I struggle with keeping things going
Yeah I've got to learn to stick around
I need to learn how to be committed and not give up so easily
It's time to let go
It's time to move on and leave things behind
i'm tired of this road
I'm exhausted from constantly having to start new things
It's a mystery to my friends
My friends don't understand why I'm always leaving things behind
And it's a mystery to me
I don't even understand why I'm like this
Why when I'm onto a good thing
Even when I find something good
I feel the need just to up and leave
I still have the urge to abandon it
Well it's been nice to meet you boy
I enjoyed getting to know you
And thanks for your time
Thank you for spending time with me
Maybe we could really make a go of it
Perhaps we could have a successful relationship
One day further down the line
At some point in the future
Just running away
Leaving without any thought or effort to make things work
Cause running away is all our feet are good for
We tend to leave things behind and move on without putting in the effort to make them work
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Biagini
Another sad example of brilliant underrated Australian talent that sadly does not receive enough airplay on stupid top40 commercial radio. "The Verses and Dan Sultan are simply amazing!!
lollyandalice
a) this song is one of my favourites off the album b) have I been hiding under a rock to have not known how amazing dan sultan is or what?! Love love love.. on repeat :)
Leon DeFrenne
LOVE IT!! It's a really fun clip to watch... and love this song with Dan Sultan... Was missing his zing on the album version! Hopefully one day I will be honoured to be able to work on one of your music videos in the art dept... I can send you my CV if you like... ;)
Quack67
Love this song, a really fun track - and two of this country's finest voices.
michael taylor
this song should have been a massive hit
kozziosko
i love this song, love your work guys! xo
Gary R
Love the song, love the clip, the colours in that top really suit Ella
ausphonic
Love, Love, fuckin' love this song! Dan and Ella rock!!!!
IN tongues
LOVE IT!! ella and dan bloody awesome:)
warner72
quality music...have always loved killing heidi's work and of course ella great looks n great voice