Solace
runaground Lyrics


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Hiding from heroes in plain sight
Not who I wanted to be like
A colorful crowd in the spot light
Statues of glory infinite

The battles of faithful and faultless
The tragic refrain of the heartless
Searching for saviors and solace
My kingdom won't fit in your pocket

This is the last time I'll find
You and I together
At midnight it's goodbye
And I'll be gone forever
Whaoh Oh Whaoh Oh
And I'll be gone forever
Whaoh Oh Whaoh Oh
It's goodbye now or never

Running throug time and places
Limits and lies on their faces
Return of the heart to the homeland
Cause I can't be what you wanted

This is the last time I'll find
You and I together
At midnight it's goodbye
And I'll be gone forever
Whaoh Oh Whaoh Oh
And I'll be gone forever
Whaoh Oh Whaoh Oh
It's goodbye now or never

We are made of our mistakes
When fate collides we're wide awake

This is the last time I'll find
You and I together
At midnight it's goodbye
And I'll be gone forever
Whaoh Oh Whaoh Oh
And I'll be gone forever
Whaoh Oh Whaoh Oh
It's goodbye now or never

Now or never




Or never, or never
It's goodbye now or never

Overall Meaning

"Solace" by Runaground is a song that delves into the theme of personal growth and change. The first set of lyrics, "Hiding from heroes in plain sight, not who I wanted to be like, a colorful crowd in the spot light, statues of glory infinite", entail the singer's sense of disillusionment with the people they used to admire. The notion of idols transforming into statues goes to show how they’re no longer alive in the singer's eyes; they’ve been canonized into a facade of perfection as opposed to being a reflection of real humans. The second set of lyrics, "The battles of faithful and faultless, the tragic refrain of the heartless, searching for saviors and solace, my kingdom won't fit in your pocket", shed light on the singer's struggle with conformity. They recognize that following the herd into an existence of being allegedly faithful and perfect (faultless) leads not to happiness, but only to tragedy. The idea of searching for solace could be an allusion to the search for inner peace and comfort that one goes through while questioning everything around us, and the realization that "my kingdom won't fit in your pocket" signifying that the singer won't change for anyone's approval.


The chorus which goes, "This is the last time I'll find you and I together, at midnight it's goodbye, and I'll be gone forever, whoa-oh whoa-oh, and I'll be gone forever, whoa-oh whoa-oh, it's goodbye now or never" seems to depict the singer's decision to leave a person, place, or habit behind. The picture they paint is of a midnight farewell, as if they're coming to terms with leaving a part of their life behind. The next set of lyrics, "Running through time and places, limits and lies on their faces. Return of the heart to the homeland, cause I can't be what you wanted", signal a willingness to defy the standards set for the singer, and to explore new horizons without being held to anyone's expectations by running through different places and times.


Line by Line Meaning

Hiding from heroes in plain sight
I'm avoiding being seen as a hero or idol, choosing instead to blend in and stay under the radar.


Not who I wanted to be like
I'm not aspiring to be like anyone else; I want to be my own person.


A colorful crowd in the spot light
I'm surrounded by a diverse group of people who are all in the public eye.


Statues of glory infinite
There are countless monuments and symbols of success and greatness around me.


The battles of faithful and faultless
People who are committed and flawless in their actions are facing difficulties and conflicts.


The tragic refrain of the heartless
Heartless individuals are causing a sad and repetitive pattern of events.


Searching for saviors and solace
I'm looking for someone to save me and for comfort from the distress I feel.


My kingdom won't fit in your pocket
My world and everything that's important to me cannot be trivialized or reduced to something small enough to carry around in your pocket.


This is the last time I'll find
After this, I won't come across this particular experience or sensation anymore.


You and I together
The artist and another person being together in a particular moment.


At midnight it's goodbye
They will have to depart from one another at midnight.


And I'll be gone forever
The artist won't be coming back, they will be away for eternity.


Whaoh Oh Whaoh Oh
This line doesn't have a particular meaning, it's more of a musical interjection.


It's goodbye now or never
Now is the only opportunity to say goodbye before it's too late and they will be done with the relationship, with no other chance to part ways.


Running throug time and places
The singer is moving through different moments and phases of their life.


Limits and lies on their faces
People they're around have restrictions and are not truthful.


Return of the heart to the homeland
The heart is returning back to where it belongs - the homeland or the origin.


Cause I can't be what you wanted
They can't be what someone else is expecting them to be.


We are made of our mistakes
Our decisions and actions determine who we are.


When fate collides we're wide awake
When circumstances out of our control take over, we're alert and aware.


Now or never
The situation requires immediate action or else it'll be too late.


Or never, or never
If we don't act now, there won't be any other chance to act.




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@MadilynBailey

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh So EXCITED for the video!!! This song is just FANTASTIC!!! <3

@runagroundmusic

Thx for the support Madilyn Bailey - you rock girl! :)  - Stoked to be working with you on new originals!! 

@AdamStantonMusic

Daaaaaaang, son!!!!!! So many pretenders out there muddying up the airwaves. THIS, however, is FANTASTIC! What a voice. What a song. Seriously damn good, dude. You nailed it. 

@runagroundmusic

Thanks for the geniune support ***** - really means a lot man.  Stoked about the things I'm seeing from you dude!  Get out here to LA and lets work on something sometime!

@runagroundmusic

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@jenniferhowei1385

Love it

@seyonelankumaran9726

+RUNAGROUND This song is sick one of the best songs i have heard

@heavencasteel2148

RUNAGROUND I love it

@leiromolor

I know you've probably heard this a hundred times (or more, perhaps?) but your voice is PHENOMENAL. No, really. I've only heard 3 of your songs and I subscribed. Keep on it, bro! :D

@runagroundmusic

So close to 10k views on the Lyric Video for my new single #Solace  - we can do it together guys!  Lets keep sharing this new music with the world.  RUNAGROUND is made of you and I, and it's a much bigger idea than cover songs.   #Solace  is the beginning of that idea, and how we can share what  #TeamRAG  is all about with the world.  Share share SHARE!  LOVE YOU GUYS! - Andy

On iTunes: http://bit.ly/SOLACE-RAG

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