Run Away
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"Looks like I've lost my will to carry on, my friend" she said And you can hear it in my whispered cries for love I need your blissful touch to carry me away again So can we roll tonight, roll through your desert, can we start over and just Run away, run away tonight It ain't no victory, but I don't care, I don't care if its wrong or right We can just run away, run away tonight It ain't no victory but I don't care, I don't care if its wrong or right "Looks like I've lost my will to carry on, my friend" she said I'm like a posse that's been ridin' for days I've got the scars to prove that love has had its day and it's way with me So can we roll tonight, roll through your desert, can we start over and just Run away, run away tonight It ain't no victory but I don't care, I don't care if its wrong or right We can just run away, run away tonight It ain't no victory but I don't care, I don't care if its wrong or right This ain't no night to be on your own You've got to know where you're coming from To know just where you're goin', lord You've got to know where you're coming from This ain't no night to be on your own Run away, run away tonight It ain't no victory but I don't care, I don't care if its wrong or right We can just run away, run away tonight It ain't no victory but I don't care I don't care I don't care I don't care I don't care Run away Run away Run away
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Written by: Alan Niven, Stephan Williams
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Creation"Run Away" was created by the American rock band Live.
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Release DateThe song was released on August 18, 2006, as a part of their album, "Songs from Black Mountain".
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Album Success"Songs from Black Mountain", where "Run Away" appears, was the seventh studio album of Live and peaked at number 52 in the Billboard 200.
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Song PerformanceAlthough considered a single, "Run Away" did not chart in the United States but it managed to place on a few international charts.
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LineupThe band, during the creation of "Run Away", consisted of lead vocalist Ed Kowalczyk, guitarist Chad Taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimer, and drummer Chad Gracey.
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Genre"Run Away" is characterized by its alternative rock sound, a genre that Live has stayed faithful to throughout their musical journey.
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LyricsThe song reflects the band's signature deep and introspective lyricism which talks about getting lost in the mind and finding a way out.
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Song Duration"Run Away" runs for a length of exactly 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
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Lead Vocalist DepartureAfter a couple of years post the album’s release, in 2009, it was announced that lead vocalist Ed Kowalczyk had left the band. This album remains one of his last works with Live before his departure.
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ReunionThe Band had a reunion with its lead vocalist Ed Kowalczyk after almost 8 years in 2016. The group announced they would be reuniting for a worldwide tour in 2017.
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Musical StyleLike many Live songs, "Run Away" is characterized by powerful, soaring vocals, deeply philosophical lyrics, and a distinctive rock sound.
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Current StatusToday, "Run Away" remains a popular choice among Live fans and is often included in the band's live performances.
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Music VideoThe song was accompanied by a music video that featured the band performing the song amidst a black backdrop, essentially showcasing the band's performance skills.
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Other Covers"Run Away" is often covered by bands and amateur musicians, showcasing its lasting impact in the music world.
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Commercial SuccessAlthough it might not have charted well in the United States, the song "Run Away" and the album "Songs from Black Mountain" helped Live maintain their popularity in the post-grunge era.
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