Amy is an American musician who was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. She was a member of the L.A. rock outfit "West Indian Girl" and has contributed vocals to various projects, such as M83's Grammy nominated album, "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming."
Linus is a UK-born producer who has been creating techno under his alter ego "Slynus" for the last 17 years. His music has been played and charted by many electronic artists, including Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Pete Tong, and Danny Tenaglia.
Don't Go Away
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From the feelings churning,
Deep inside of you?
(tell me) when your mind is racing,
All the things you're chasing,
Worth your while, well?
(tell me) don't you ever question
Why you're always guessin'
Reasons for your life?
(listen) there's no need to waver,
Long ago the savior,
Died, for you, so,
Don't run away,
You're headed no where, (don't run away)
Keep up the face,
You're gonna go there, (keep up the face)
You'll feel alone,
Who do you know there?
Please turn back now.
Don't run away,
He wants your heart now, (don't run away)
Hear what I say,
And play it smart now, (what I say)
Wise up today,
And give him all of your love
(tell me) does the fear of losing
Keep your heart from choosing
Who has hold of you?
(tell me) have you felt the yearning,
Deep inside, a burning
Need for love, now?
(tell me) tell me, can you sense a fighting?
Hate is now igniting,
Fear of loving you.
(listen) listen, god is still here waiting;
He'll remove the hating
Part, of you, so,
Don't run away,
You're headed no where, (don't run away)
Keep up the face,
You're gonna go there, (keep up the face)
You'll feel alone,
Who do you know there?
Please turn back now.
Don't run away,
He wants your heart now, (don't run away)
Hear what I say,
And play it smart now, (what I say)
Wise up today,
And give him all of your love
Don't run away,
You're headed no where, (don't run away)
Keep up the face,
You're gonna go there, (keep up the face)
You'll feel alone,
Who do you know there?
Please turn back now.
Don't run away,
He wants your heart now, (don't run away)
Hear what I say,
And play it smart now, (what I say)
Wise up today,
And give him all of your love
Don't run away,
You're headed no where, (don't run away)
Keep up the face,
You're gonna go there, (keep up the face)
You'll feel alone,
Who do you know there?
Please turn back now.
Don't run away,
He wants your heart now, (don't run away)
Hear what I say,
And play it smart now, (what I say)
Wise up today,
And give him all of your love
In "Don't Go Away," Linus and Amy encourage someone who is struggling with doubts and fears to turn to God instead of running away. The lyrics start by asking the listener if they ever feel overwhelmed by their emotions and desires, wondering if they are really worth pursuing. The second verse delves into the fear of loss that can keep people from making choices, especially in matters of the heart. The song encourages the listener to be brave and wise, trusting that God is still waiting for them with open arms.
Throughout the song, the repetition of the chorus - "Don't run away, you're headed nowhere" - emphasizes the idea that running away won't solve anything. Instead, the singer urges the listener to face their fears and insecurities, even when it's hard. The bridge offers hope and reassurance, reminding the listener that God loves them unconditionally and is there to help them overcome their doubts and fears.
Overall, "Don't Go Away" is a message of hope and encouragement for anyone who is struggling with uncertainty or anxiety. By turning to God and facing their struggles head-on, the listener can find peace and confidence in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
(tell me) does your head keep turning,
Do you constantly have thoughts and doubts consuming your mind?
From the feelings churning,
Are you struggling with negative emotions?
Deep inside of you?
Are these emotions deep-rooted within you?
(tell me) when your mind is racing,
When you can't stop thinking?
All the things you're chasing,
Are the things you're pursuing truly worth it?
Worth your while, well?
Are you reflecting back to make sure you're making the right choices?
(tell me) don't you ever question
Do you never doubt?
Why you're always guessin'
Why you're always uncertain?
Reasons for your life?
What is the meaning of your life?
(listen) there's no need to waver,
There's no need to hesitate.
Long ago the savior,
Jesus died to save you.
Died, for you, so,
He gave His life for your salvation.
Don't run away,
Don't avoid confronting your struggles.
You're headed nowhere, (don't run away)
Avoiding your problems won't take you anywhere.
Keep up the face,
Don't fake a facade of happiness.
You're gonna go there, (keep up the face)
You will find your way as long as you are honest with yourself.
You'll feel alone,
You may feel lonely and lost.
Who do you know there?
Who can you turn to for help?
Please turn back now.
It's not too late to turn around and face your problems.
He wants your heart now, (don't run away)
God is reaching out to you, don't ignore His call.
Hear what I say,
Listen carefully to what I am telling you.
And play it smart now, (what I say)
Use wisdom to make the right choices.
Wise up today,
It's time to become smarter and make better decisions.
And give him all of your love
Devote your heart and life to God.
Does the fear of losing
Are you scared of losing something important?
Keep your heart from choosing
Is your fear preventing you from making choices?
Who has hold of you?
Who or what controls your life?
Have you felt the yearning,
Have you experienced a powerful desire?
Deep inside, a burning
A burning desire that comes from deep within you.
Need for love, now?
A need for love that you feel strongly about right now.
Tell me, can you sense a fighting?
Can you recognize the battle going on inside you?
Hate is now igniting,
Negative emotions are starting to take over.
Fear of loving you.
You're afraid to love yourself or someone else.
Listen, God is still here waiting;
God is patiently waiting for you.
He'll remove the hating part, of you, so,
God will remove the negative parts of you, so you can be happy.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: AMY GRANT GILL, GARY W CHAPMAN
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