(2001 – 2011)

iiO (sometimes written as IIO, pronounced "eye-oh") wa… Read Full Bio ↴(2001 – 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.

Runaway
iio Lyrics

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Can we go away
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 till the world ends

Runaway
Runaway

Take away the wall
and break away my defense
Candle by our side
and never let the rain begin

Runaway
Runaway

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
Earth is our island

Runaway
Runaway

Karma, am I yours
is that your intuition
If that is your word
I'm the definition

Earth is our island
Earth is our island

Runaway
Runaway

In our destinies
that is what was missing
Echo in my mind
even through a distance

Runaway
Runaway

Earth is our island
Earth is our island

We're a part of a plan
and it's already written

Candle by our side
and never let the rain begin

Overall Meaning

The song "Runaway" by iio is a dreamy and introspective song about the desire to escape from the struggles of daily life and find a place of peace and serenity. The lyrics speak of a desire to leave everything behind and embark on an "escapade" to find a place where they can "spread ourselves around the sand." The metaphor of earth as an island suggests that the world is a limited and finite place, and that there is a need to find a space where we can be at peace.

The chorus of the song, with its repeated chant of "Runaway," reinforces the idea of escape, while the verses speak of breaking down walls and letting go of defenses. The line "We're a part of a plan and it's already written" suggests that there is a pre-determined destiny that we must follow, but the desire to escape and find a better place remains strong. The repeated use of the phrase "Earth is our island" creates a sense of unity and shared purpose among all people, regardless of their individual struggles.

Overall, "Runaway" is a song that encourages listeners to seek out peace and serenity in their lives, and to never stop searching for a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

Can we go away
Can we leave this place behind?

and never turn around again
Can we move forward without looking back?

On an escapade
Can we go on a journey or adventure?

and always keep the vision
Can we have a clear goal or purpose throughout?

Can we open out
Can we open up ourselves?

and spread ourselves around the sand
Can we be carefree and let loose, enjoying the simple things in life?

Captivate the sun
Can we be in awe of the beauty and power of nature?

keep the light till the world ends
Can we hold onto hope and positivity, even in difficult times?

Runaway
Let's escape and leave everything behind

Take away the wall
Let's break down our emotional barriers

and break away my defense
And be vulnerable with each other

Candle by our side
Let's find comfort and warmth in each other's presence

and never let the rain begin
Let's prevent any negativity from entering our lives

We're a part of a plan
We have a destiny or purpose in life

and it's already written
And it's already predetermined

There is no other way
Our path in life is set

it's inside our every sense
It's ingrained within us

Earth is our island
We need to take care of our planet as it's the only home we have

Karma, am I yours
Am I responsible for my own actions and their consequences?

is that your intuition
Is that what your gut feeling is telling you?

If that is your word
If that's what you believe in

I'm the definition
Then that's who I am

In our destinies
In our predetermined paths in life

that is what was missing
That's what we've been searching for

Echo in my mind
A thought or idea that's constantly on my mind

even through a distance
Even when we're far away from each other

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Blades, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw

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