The band name originates from the football player Lev Yashin, founding member Paul Travers was nicknamed after the footballer and the name was used for the band.
In 2007 they released their first EP Pay To Play, which contained 4 songs. In 2008 they released their second EP Miles Away But Getting Closer which gets its name from the track Heroes (Alive In Us Yet). This second EP featured two songs from Pay To Play; a re-recorded version of So We’re Named After Saints and an acoustic version of Tonight We Dance.
In October 2008 Michael Rice announced he was leaving the band due to personal reasons. The rest of the band auditioned potential vocalists for the band and in 2009 announced that Glaswegian Kevin Miles and American Harry Radford would both be fronting the band. The two had auditions one after the other.
In 2010 they released their first full length album Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them which featured the singles Friends In High Places, Stand Up and Get Loose! It also featured a cover of Everytime.
In 2012 they released Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them Revolution. This contained 4 bonus tracks: Awake While I’m Asleep (Dubstep remix), and rerecorded versions versions of Mr Hyde, The First Rule Of Fight Club and Dirty Slut.
Yashin shared the stage with many bands including: Lostprophets, Enter Shikari, The Used, Gallows, New Found Glory, Madina Lake, The Blackout, Kids In Glass Houses, We are the Ocean, A Day To Remember, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Black Veil Brides, Papa Roach, Glamour Of The Kill, Skindred and Limp Bizkit. They have also played festivals such as Slam Dunk, Taste of Chaos, Download, Nova Rock, Hit The Deck, Wakestock and Pukkelpop.
They released their second album We Created A Monster in June 2012. They had previously the singles New Year Or New York the forthcoming album, and Make It Out Alive, which both appeared on the album. Later in the year they released a video for Runaway Train, and released the Runaway Train EP, which along with the title track had on it covers of Wherever I may Roam (also featured on Kerrang's Black Album Covered) and One Step Closer, as well as acoustic recordings of other Yashin songs.
They went on a headline tour of the UK, with support from We Butter The Bread With Butter, Shadows Chasing Ghosts and Azriel. During the tour they also performed at the Vans Warped Tour UK. Before the tour started, the band announced that guitarist Lewis Millen was leaving the band, and was replaced with Connor MacLeod for the We Created A Monster tour.
In 2013 they will support We Are The Ocean through the UK, including playing Radstock Festival. In 2016 they released their album The Renegades.
Members:
* Paul Travers – Guitar (2006 – present)
* Andrew McShane – Bass, Backing Vocals (2006 – present)
* David Beaton – Drums (2006 – present)
* Harry Radford – Vocals (2009 – present)
* Kevin Miles – Vocals, Piano (2009 – present)
* Connor MacLeod - Guitar (2012 - present)
Previous Band Members:
* Paul McShane – Guitar (2006)
* Michael Rice – Vocals (2006 – 2008)
* Lewis Millen – Guitar (2006 – 2012)
Releases:
* Pay To Play (EP 2007)
* Miles Away But Getting Closer (EP 2008)
* Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them (LP 2010, re-released with bonus tracks 2012)
* Stand Up (Single with B-Side Black Summer (Acoustic), 2011)
* We Created A Monster (LP 2012)
* Runaway Train (EP 2012)
* The Renegades (LP 2016)
Runaway Train
Yashin Lyrics
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Daremo inai basho mezashite
Itsu no ma ni ka kasaneta mainichi furi kaerazu hashitta Rail de
Nani tsukande nani nakushita? ano goro no mirai wasure sou da ne
Kimi wo soko kara tsuredashite Runaway!
Nido to nai kono natsu wo kake nukeru 1.2.3 Lights up!
Mou ii yo jibun dake semenaide
Onaji kimochi kanjiteru
Dare ni mo ienai nayami kakae warai nagara kokoro wa kizutsuki
Mayoi nagara furue nagara demo jibun no ibasho wo sagashiteru
Kimi ga iru nara doko made mo Runaway!
Chiisa na hana de ii ja nai makeruna 1.2.3 Lights up!
Ushiro wa mukanai houga ii
Koukai wa ano sumu sora ni So
Keep ya head up, keep ya head up
Kimi ga zutto fuan de iru nara
Gutto tsukande
Sing it! Hey! Ho! Hey! Ho!
Kimi wo soko kara tsure dashite Runaway!
Nido to nai kono natsu wo kake nukeru
Kimi ga iru nara doko made mo Runaway!
Chiisa na hana de ii ja nai makeruna 1.2.3 Lights up!
The lyrics to Yashin's song "Runaway Train" convey a sense of urgency and determination to break free from the constraints and struggles of everyday life. The opening lines, "Kisha wa yami no naka hashitta / Daremo inai basho mezashite," speak to a journey through darkness towards a destination where no one else is present. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, hinting at a desire for independence and escape.
The lyrics go on to reflect on the passage of time and the feeling of running without looking back, symbolized by the image of a train speeding along its rails without stopping or turning back. The nostalgic question of what was gained and lost in the past, and the tendency to forget the dreams of that time, highlights a sense of longing for a simpler and more carefree time.
The chorus, with its repeated call to "Runaway!" and encouragement to embrace the present moment, emphasizes the idea of seizing opportunities and living in the now. The mention of lights symbolizes a sense of hope and brightness in the midst of uncertainty and confusion, urging the listener to keep moving forward and not give up.
The later verses delve into deeper emotions of carrying burdens and struggles silently, while seeking one's own place to belong amidst doubt and fear. The encouragement to keep one's head up and not let anxiety overwhelm is a call to persevere and find strength in difficult times. The repeated refrain of "Runaway" throughout the song underscores the theme of seeking liberation and empowerment, of breaking free from limitations and pursuing one's dreams relentlessly. The overall message of the song seems to be about resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to follow one's heart even when faced with obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Kisha wa yami no naka hashitta
A train ran through the darkness
Daremo inai basho mezashite
Aim for a place where no one is
Itsu no ma ni ka kasaneta mainichi furi kaerazu hashitta Rail de
Without realizing, I ran on the train every day without changing
Nani tsukande nani nakushita? ano goro no mirai wasure sou da ne
What did I hold on to? What did I lose? It seems I'm forgetting the future from back then
Kimi wo soko kara tsuredashite Runaway!
Take you from there and Runaway!
Nido to nai kono natsu wo kake nukeru 1.2.3 Lights up!
Running through this summer that won't come again, 1.2.3 Lights up!
Mou ii yo jibun dake semenaide
I'm done blaming only myself
Onaji kimochi kanjiteru
Feeling the same emotions
Dare ni mo ienai nayami kakae warai nagara kokoro wa kizutsuki
Holding onto worries that I can't tell anyone, laughing while my heart hurts
Mayoi nagara furue nagara demo jibun no ibasho wo sagashiteru
While lost and trembling, still searching for my own place
Kimi ga iru nara doko made mo Runaway!
If you're here, I can Runaway anywhere!
Chiisa na hana de ii ja nai makeruna 1.2.3 Lights up!
It's okay with a small flower, don't give up 1.2.3 Lights up!
Ushiro wa mukanai houga ii
It's better not to look back
Koukai wa ano sumu sora ni So
Regrets belong to that empty sky So
Keep ya head up, keep ya head up
Keep your head up, keep your head up
Kimi ga zutto fuan de iru nara
If you're always worried
Gutto tsukande
Hold on tight
Sing it! Hey! Ho! Hey! Ho!
Sing it! Hey! Ho! Hey! Ho!
Writer(s): Paul Charles Travers, Andrew Mcshane, Kevin Stuart Miles, Henry Thomas Radford, David James Beaton, Lewis Millen
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@erikaguijosa9052
Still so underrated
@themandownstairs4643
Yeah lol. I forget about these songs and once or twice a year I randomly remember them or see them on an old playlist and I come back and listen
@PhaseRebirth
Yashin never gets old! <3
@BaileyBaratheon
Forgot this song even existed. What a banger
@kaffepulver
This is mad, how have I never heard of these guys before? This song is beast!
@GeorgieScaife
cannot stop listening omg
@levgisin6611
Have been to your concert in Dublin in 2010 when you were supporting glamour of the kill. since then have gone to wolverhampton for slam dunk specifically to see you and then been recently to borderline in London. One of the best post-hardcore bands for sure. You have something in your music that puts you way above most of the other bands in this genre. Also your shows is energy of rock music personified :) All the best - your loyal Russian fan
@keelymansfield7868
Finally!! :) Been waiting ages for this!
@hostilewerewolf405
still good to this day :,)
@melissabell3961
can't stop listening to this song amazing music amazing band