You Run Away
Escape from Love's Tangle: Decoding Barenaked Ladies' 'You Run Away'
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You run away
You choose to escape
You could turn and stay
You have the option to remain, but you opt to leave
But you run away from me.
You are running away from me
I tried to be your brother
I attempted to be supportive like a brother
You cried and ran for cover
You responded to difficulties by seeking refuge
I made a mess, who doesn't
I created a mess; mistakes are common
I did my best but it wasn't enough
I put in effort, but it fell short
You run away
You repeat the pattern of running away
You turn and stay
You have the choice to stay, but you still choose to leave
But you run away from me.
You continue running away from our connection
You run away
You persist in avoiding confrontation
You could turn and stay
Despite the option to stay, you persist in leaving
But you run away from me.
You maintain the pattern of avoiding closeness
I'll give you something you can cry about
I will provide you with something genuinely upsetting
One thing you should try it out
Suggesting that you should experience it
Hold a mirror shoulder high
Reflect on your actions with honesty
When you're older look you in the eye
In the future, face the consequences of your actions
When you're older look you in the eye
Reiterating the importance of self-reflection
I tried but you tried harder
I attempted, but you put in more effort
I lied but you lied smarter
I lied, but you were more cunning in deceit
You made me guess who was it
You made me guess in a game of uncertainty
I did my best but it wasn't enough
Despite my best efforts, it was insufficient
You run away
You repeat the act of running away
You could turn and stay
You have the option to stay, but you prefer leaving
But you run away from me
You persist in avoiding connection with me
You run away (I tried to be your brother)
Reiterating the cycle of avoidance
You could turn and stay (You cried and ran for cover)
Despite the possibility of staying, you continue to leave
But you run away from me (I made a mess, who doesn't, I did my best but it wasn't enough)
You maintain the pattern of escaping emotional ties
It's not something you cry about (Cry!)
Emphasizing that it's not a situation worthy of tears
It's not something you lie about
Underlining that it's not something to be dishonest about
You run away (I tried to be your brother)
Repeating the attempt to be supportive like a brother
You could turn and stay (You cried and ran for cover)
Reiteration of your response to difficulties
But you run away from me (I made a mess, who doesn't, I did my best but it wasn't enough)
Despite my efforts and mistakes, you persist in avoiding
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