Running Away
Three Days Grace Lyrics


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I'm thinking to myself
That I've done something wrong
That I have crossed the line
Have you found out this time
What led you to believe
It's only you and me
Do you see it in my eyes
Have you found out this time

You see right through me
'Cause you're running away
You keep turning your back on me
I tried so hard
But you're running away
Please don't turn your back on me

I'm drinking by myself
I know I'm going down
But will you pick me up
Will you leave me on the ground
I led you to believe
It's only you and me
I can see it in your eyes
That you found out this time

You see right through me
'Cause you're running away
You keep turning your back on me
I tried so hard
But you're running away
Please don't turn your back on me

Don't just turn and walk away
I can learn from my mistakes
Don't throw everything away

You see right through me
'Cause you're running away
You keep turning your back on me
I tried so hard
But you're running away
But you're running away

You see right through me
'Cause you're running away
You keep turning your back on me
I tried so hard




But you're running away
Please don't turn your back on me

Overall Meaning

In "Running Away," Three Days Grace sings from the perspective of someone who has made a mistake and fears the consequences. The lyrics suggest that the singer has crossed a line in their relationship, leading their partner to question their loyalty. The singer pleads for forgiveness and hopes that their partner will not abandon them. However, despite their remorse and attempts to reconcile, their partner continues to distance themselves, and the singer feels helpless.


The lyrics evoke a sense of desperation and vulnerability, which is highlighted by the slow and melancholic melody. The repetition of the line "Please don't turn your back on me" emphasizes the fear of rejection and abandonment that the singer feels. The lyrics suggest that the singer's mistake has shattered their sense of security and left them alone and uncertain.


"Running Away" is a poignant reflection on the consequences of betrayal and the difficulty of rebuilding trust. It portrays the emotional turmoil that one can experience when faced with the prospect of losing someone they love. Ultimately, the song is a plea for forgiveness and a hope for reconciliation and redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm thinking to myself
I'm deeply contemplating my actions and mistakes


That I've done something wrong
That I acknowledge that I have made a mistake


That I have crossed the line
That I may have violated a boundary or rule


Have you found out this time
Are you aware of my mistake or do you suspect something?


What led you to believe
What made you think or suspect that something is wrong?


It's only you and me
That we have a close, intimate relationship


Do you see it in my eyes
Are my actions or feelings transparent to you?


You see right through me
That you are able to perceive my true feelings and intentions


'Cause you're running away
That you are avoiding me because of my mistake


You keep turning your back on me
That you are unwilling to face or deal with the situation


I tried so hard
That I put in a lot of effort to try and fix things


Please don't turn your back on me
That I'm pleading with you to not abandon me or the relationship


I'm drinking by myself
That I'm using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with the situation


I know I'm going down
That I'm aware that I'm headed towards a negative outcome


But will you pick me up
That I'm hoping for your support and help in this difficult time


Will you leave me on the ground
That I fear that you may abandon me in my time of need


Don't just turn and walk away
That I'm urging you to not give up on our relationship so easily


I can learn from my mistakes
That I'm capable of growing and improving from my past mistakes


Don't throw everything away
That I'm pleading with you to not discard our relationship due to my mistake




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MemeSouls

This is honestly the most underrated song by TDG and basically was forgotten.

Xeder

Makes sense why not a lot of people know about it, it's a bonus track only available on CD bonus editions of One-X, and it's not on any digital version of the album.

Salem

Agreed. I love this song and it saddens me that it's not available on spotify.

Uchiha Lu Outsider

One of most beautiful melody's of this band

Jordan Diehl

@Uchiha Lu Outsider Especially the multiple voices when they say "running away" gives me chills and is just great to listen to

ddd911

@Salem aggreed

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Brandon Keuning

Why is this amazing song not on Spotify

Kashthetics

Nor on Apple Music :(

Ai_Princess

I wonder why this song isnā€™t on any digital tracks, itā€™s a master piece. Truly one of their best songs. šŸ¤˜šŸ¼rock on guys

bxptista

i wonder the same, imo it's one of their best songs

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