iiO (sometimes written as IIO, pronounced "eye-oh") wa… Read Full Bio ↴(2001 β 2011)
iiO (sometimes written as IIO, pronounced "eye-oh") was a New York City based house music act consisting of producer/songwriter Markus Moser and singer/songwriter Nadia Ali. iiO are best known for their 2001 hit "Rapture". The name iiO was derived from the Sony PC laptop model VAIO, on which the duo was creating much of their early work, and the duo was in fact first known as Vaiio.
After "Rapture" was released, the duo followed suit with "At The End" in 2002, "Smooth" in 2003, and "Runaway" in 2004.
iiO's first album, "Poetica", was delayed several times and released independently in March 2005 on Made Records, and worldwide in June 2006.
By the time the album was released Nadia Ali had left iiO to pursue a solo career, while Moser continues to release material featuring her on the vocals. These included the single "Kiss You", which was released to promote the album, followed by "Is It Love?". Moser followed these with "Rapture 2007" and "Reconstruction Time: The Best Of iiO Remixed" in 2007, and finally "Rapture Reconstruction: Platinum Edition in 2008.
iiO re-emerged from hiatus in December 2010 with Moser releasing new remixes of the band's second single "At The End (Metropolitan Mix)". Moser released a second album, "Exit 110" on April 19, 2011 featuring Ali on vocals. It was announced that Exit 110 will be iiO's final project and while Moser had doubts about using material Ali recorded before she left iiO, it was decided to release a new album due to a demand by fans.
Run Away
iio Lyrics
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And never turn around again
On an escapade
And always keep the vision
Can we open out
And spread ourselves around the sand
Captivate the sun
Keep the light 'til the world ends
Runaway
Runaway
Take away the wall
And break away my defense
Candle by our side
And never let the rain begin
We're a part of a plan
And it's already written
There is no other way
It's inside our every sense
Earth is our island
Karma, am I yours
Is that your intuition
If that is your word
I'm the definition
In our destinies
This is what was missing
Echo in my mind
Even through a distance
The lyrics to IIO Feat. Nadia Ali's song Runaway express a desire to escape from reality and embark on an adventure that will allow the singer to spread themselves and their vision far and wide. The song opens with a question, "Can we go away and never turn around again?" suggesting a longing to leave behind oneβs current situation and embrace something new. The idea of being captivated by the sun and keeping the light until the world ends conveys a sense of urgency and a desire to hold on to the beauty and wonder of the present moment.
The lyrics also reference the idea of breaking down barriers and being vulnerable, as seen in lines like "Take away the wall and break away my defense." It appears that the singer is allowing themselves to be open to the world and is asking for protection from any potential harm, with the lyric "Candle by our side and never let the rain begin." The idea that the singer is part of a plan that is already written suggests a sense of fate or destiny, and the line "Earth is our island" conveys a sense of connectedness with the world and humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we go away
Can we leave this place behind?
And never turn around again
And never look back at what we left behind?
On an escapade
On a journey to explore and have fun?
And always keep the vision
And never lose sight of what we want to achieve?
Can we open out
Can we let ourselves go and be free?
And spread ourselves around the sand
And enjoy the beach, feeling the sand all around us?
Captivate the sun
Feel mesmerized by the beauty of the sun?
Keep the light 'til the world ends
Keep the positivity going even during tough times?
Runaway
Let's escape reality together.
Runaway
Let's go away from the mundaneness of life.
Take away the wall
Remove the barriers that keep us from connecting?
And break away my defense
And let me be vulnerable with you?
Candle by our side
A symbol of light in the darkness?
And never let the rain begin
Together we can keep away the bad times.
We're a part of a plan
Our life is predetermined.
And it's already written
It's out of our hands.
There is no other way
We can't change our destiny.
It's inside our every sense
We feel it deep inside us.
Earth is our island
We have to take care of our planet.
Karma, am I yours
Do your actions affect me?
Is that your intuition
Do your feelings guide your actions?
If that is your word
If that is your belief.
I'm the definition
Then I represent that belief.
In our destinies
In the path laid out for us.
This is what was missing
This adventure was what we needed.
Echo in my mind
It's constantly on my thoughts.
Even through a distance
Even when we're not physically together.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Markus Moser, Nadia Ali
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yummyyumyum
I remember downloading this from limewire and I still love this song to this day
glitter singer
her music is timeless
VANSIKA vansika
Often Wonder why it never came to limelight....when it deserves even more.. legendary song!!!!π!
Reddacted
love this song !
Tamika G
Awesome song
Dktreller
always enjoy listening to this song,thumbs up(two thumbs)
Gustavo Cruz
amazing!!!!!!
KtoΕ KtosiΕski
good song like it
Shiro DX
Wicked tune!!!
0madmanxxx9
Nadia Ali is perfectly tailored for mysterious tracks like this one! Check out her "Love story" - in case You didn't see it yet!