Twarres is a folk/pop band from Wergea, the Netherlands who perform songs i… Read Full Bio ↴Twarres is a folk/pop band from Wergea, the Netherlands who perform songs in both English and their native Frisian Language. Their songs are primarily lush, harmonic vocal pop with a focus on acoustic instrumentation such as pianos and violins.

The band was originally founded in 1998.

Original main band members:
- Johan van der Veen (1981) - vocals
- Mirjam Timmer (1982) - vocals and guitar

In December 2003, Johan left the music business. Mirjam decided to start a career as a solo singer as MIR.

In 2007 Johan and Mirjam wanted to reunite, but Johan got a muscle disease so he wasn't able to perform. He was temporarily replaced by Auke Busman on vocals and guitar).

In 2009 Mirjam found her final new singing partner: Joost Bloemendal with help from radio DJ Ruud de Wild.

In 2011, Joost left and from now on Mirjam will be the only singer of Twarres.

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2007

Runaway
Twarres Lyrics

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You don't have to promise to call me
I know you won't
I know you well little darling
you're always on the move

It isn't the first time you're missing
Cause you're here and there and everywhere
Little darling tell me if you go

Run away but come back
You can't leave me now
Running may seem easy

I don't wanna lose you, confuse you
It's in the stars the road is waiting before you
And I know you will take your chances

Nothing is sacred, believe me
The time is now your destination is certain
As long as you're fearless

Run away but come back
You can't leave me now
Running may seem easy

All you should know I'll be with you

where ever you go
As long as you can make it home?

Overall Meaning

In Twarres's song "Runaway," the lyrics describe a person who is always on the move and cannot be tied down. The singer of the song is aware of this and doesn't ask for promises to be called or for the person to stay, knowing it's not in their nature. The person's tendency to run away is not new and they often go wherever they please, leaving the singer wondering if they will leave again.

Despite this, the singer makes a plea for the person to not leave, highlighting that running away may seem easy but staying is important. They express their desire to not lose or confuse the person and acknowledge that the road ahead of them is waiting. The singer urges the person to be fearless and take their chances as nothing is sacred, but to remember to come home.

Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of longing and uncertainty, as the singer hopes for the person's return but understands their tendency to roam. It speaks to the common human desire to explore and be free, while also acknowledging the importance of having a home and someone to come back to.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't have to promise to call me
I know you won't make promises you can't keep

I know you well little darling you're always on the move
I understand you well; you're a restless spirit

It isn't the first time you're missing
You've gone missing before

Cause you're here and there and everywhere
You're unpredictable and all over the place

Little darling tell me if you go
Let me know if you're leaving

Run away but come back
You can leave, but please return

You can't leave me now
I can't bear to lose you

Running may seem easy
Leaving may be simple, but it's not painless

I don't wanna lose you, confuse you
I don't want to let you go and make things unclear between us

It's in the stars the road is waiting before you
Destiny has a path mapped out for you

And I know you will take your chances
You're a risk-taker and won't shy away from opportunities