Lyrics
California is a thousand miles away
California represents a distant place, possibly symbolizing escape or a dream.
Had to speak to mama before she took me away Fears in the tears that she cried on that day
Consulting with his mother before making a life-altering decision, acknowledging her concerns and fears.
If a boy wants to feel he’s gotta hide
Feeling the need to hide in order to experience emotions or be true to oneself.
Or runaway
Expressing the option of running away as a means of coping or escaping difficulties.
Now I’m way off track
Feeling lost or deviated from the expected path.
This weight on my back got me bleeding I’m through with that balancing act
Bearing a heavy burden that causes emotional pain and exhaustion.
I’ve been keeping
Keeping emotions or struggles concealed.
Gotta runaway ooh Runaway ooh
Expressing the desire to escape or run away.
Runaway
Reiterating the theme of running away as a response to overwhelming challenges.
When it all gets to heavy Runaway ooh
Suggesting the option of running away when life becomes too burdensome.
Runaway ooh
Continuing the expression of the desire to escape.
Runaway
Repeating the theme of running away, possibly indicating a persistent struggle.
And your heart just aint ready
Describing a heart that is not prepared or equipped for the challenges.
California is a thousand miles away Couldn’t speak to papa
Repeating the idea of California being a distant place where communication with the father is difficult.
Tell me what does that little boy say? Fears in the tears, they subside
Questioning the communication or understanding between a father and a little boy.
‘’cos im a man
Asserting maturity or manhood as a response to challenges.
If a boy wants to feel he’s gotta hide But it hurts him so bad
Highlighting the conflict between the need to feel and the pain it causes.
Now I’m way off track
Reiterating a sense of being lost or off the intended path.
This weight on my back got me bleeding
Experiencing emotional pain and bleeding, possibly from the weight of hidden struggles.
I’m through with that balancing act I’ve been keeping
Expressing a desire to end the act of balancing emotions and pretending.
Gotta runaway ooh Runaway ooh
Repeating the desire to run away as an escape.
Runaway
Reiterating the theme of running away as a response to heaviness in life.
When it all gets to heavy Runaway ooh
Continuing the expression of the option to run away in challenging times.
Runaway ooh
Repeating the desire to escape when life becomes too burdensome.
Runaway
Emphasizing the theme of running away as a response to emotional unpreparedness.
And your heart just aint ready woah
Highlighting that the heart is not ready for the challenges presented.
Aaaah eeeaah
Uttering sounds that convey emotional distress or struggle.
I’m way off track
Reiterating a sense of being lost or off the intended path.
This weight on my back got me bleeding I’m through with that balancing act
Experiencing emotional pain and bleeding, possibly from the weight of hidden struggles.
I’ve been keeping
Expressing a desire to end the act of balancing emotions and pretending.
Gotta runaway ooh Runaway ooh
Repeating the desire to run away as an escape.
Runaway
Reiterating the theme of running away as a response to heaviness in life.
When it all gets to heavy Runaway ooh
Continuing the expression of the option to run away in challenging times.
Runaway ooh
Repeating the desire to escape when life becomes too burdensome.
Runaway
Emphasizing the theme of running away as a response to emotional unpreparedness.
And your heart just aint ready
Highlighting that the heart is not ready for the challenges presented.
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