“Runaway” comes from a dark place of trauma and betrayal. It’s clear to see that paranoia and feelings of guilt can come along with betrayal and backstabbing. It’s hard to finish first when you’re running from yourself.
[Chorus]
I’m tryna find peace but i’m laying awake
You turned against me i didn’t know you were fake
I gave you it all i guess that’s just my mistake
I’m running away yeah i’m running away
I’m tryna find peace but i’m laying awake
You turned against me i didn’t know you were fake
But i’m running away i’m running away
I don’t wanna stay so i’m running away
[Verse 1]
I’ve been chasin down my feelings like a shot of whiskey
I’m so far gone and i know that you don’t miss me
So what do I do? I’m stuck in the past. I’m running from you but I’m finishing last
I don’t wanna do this anymoreeee
Broke me down and now i’m on the floorrrr
Yeah you cut me deep down to my coreeee
Something that I’ve never felt beforeeee
You’re running through my bloodstream like a cigarette
You left so quick but left your silhouette
You’re my regret
I’m tryna forget
But I can’t let it go no i can’t let it go
Runnin in the dark now i can’t see
Locked in my head i guess i’m not free
You held me back from what i’m tryna be
Yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
So what do i do
What do i say
I’m running from you
I’m running away
[Chorus]
I’m tryna find peace but i’m laying awake
You turned against me i didn’t know you were fake
I gave you it all i guess that’s just my mistake
I’m running away yeah i’m running away
I’m tryna find peace but i’m laying awake
You turned against me i didn’t know you were fake
But i’m running away i’m running away
I don’t wanna stay so i’m running away
[Verse 2]
All of this just doesn’t make sense to me
We’re not alright why you pretend to be
Your heart went cold it’s like your dead to me
I guess i’m right it’s just not meant to be
My problems keep on chasing me down
You never let me breathe you let me drown
You lit the match so quick you’re burning down
Now i’m lookin for a better place a better place
Your heart went so cold like december
I hate this why do i rememberrrr
I’m on my knees i surrender
Tears keep droppin and my hands feel numb
I’m just looking for something to give me sum
I don’t wanna stay i gotta run
I gotta run
[Pre-Chorus]
So what do i do
What do i say
I’m running from you
I’m running away
[Chorus]
I’m tryna find peace but i’m laying awake
You turned against me i didn’t know you were fake
I gave you it all i guess that’s just my mistake
I’m running away yeah i’m running away
I’m tryna find peace but i’m laying awake
You turned against me i didn’t know you were fake
But i’m running away i’m running away
I don’t wanna stay so i’m running away
Runaway was written by Jack Booth.
Runaway was produced by .
Jack Booth released Runaway on Fri May 29 2020.