Can't Run from Yourself
Embrace Your Reflection: Unveiling the Profound Message in Tanya Tucker's 'Can't Run from Yourself'
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You can run for cover
You have the option to seek refuge or protection.
You can run for help
You can seek assistance or support from others.
You can run to your lover
You may turn to your romantic partner for solace.
But you
However, you
Can't ever run from yourself
Cannot escape or avoid confronting your true self.
No no no
No, it's not possible.
Because there you are
Because your true self is always present.
No matter how far you go
Regardless of how distant you may go.
You can run to Alaska
You can flee to Alaska.
Run to L.A
Run to Los Angeles.
Run home to mama
Return home to your mother.
But you
Yet you
Can't ever run from yourself
Cannot escape or avoid confronting your true self.
No no no
Because your true self is always present.
Because there you are
Regardless of how distant you may go.
No matter how far you go
No, it's not possible.
No matter how far you go
No matter how far you go,
No matter how long you stay
No matter how long you stay,
You can run forever
You can attempt to run indefinitely,
But darling you will never
But, my dear, you will never
Never find true happiness that way
Discover true happiness in that manner.
You can run for election
You can enter a political race.
You can run for your life
You can flee for your survival.
Run for protection
Flee for safety or security.
But you
Yet you
Can't ever run from yourself
Cannot escape or avoid confronting your true self.
No no no
No, it's not possible.
Because there you are
Because your true self is always present.
No matter how far you go
Regardless of how distant you may go.
Oh no
No, it's not possible.
No matter how far you go
No matter how far you go,
No matter how long you stay
No matter how long you stay,
You can run forever
You can attempt to run indefinitely,
But darling you will never
But, my dear, you will never
Never find true happiness that way
Discover true happiness in that manner.
You can run for cover
You have the option to seek refuge or protection.
You can run for help
You can seek assistance or support from others.
You can run to your lover
You may turn to your romantic partner for solace.
But you
However, you
Can't ever run from yourself
Cannot escape or avoid confronting your true self.
No no no
No, it's not possible.
Because there you are
Because your true self is always present.
No matter how far you go
Regardless of how distant you may go.
There you are
There you are,
No matter how far you go
No matter how far you go,
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