King and Julia Michaels create a mood of urgent escape in ‘Runaway’ from New Life. Lyricists King, Miranda Glory, and Natania Lalwani frame isolation as necessary erasure. David Arkwright’s composition underscores the need for complete disappearance.
Released: November 20, 2015
Runaway
Julia Michaels | King • From “New Life”
Runaway Lyrics Translation Julia Michaels | King | New Life
The line ‘Jahan par koi na dhundhe nishaan’ demands total untraceability. King’s delivery pairs with imagery of driving into sunsets and ocean cleansing to remove all past connections.
Maine Peeche Hai ChhodeI’ve left them all behind.
Jitne Gham TheEvery sorrow that I held.
Dil Unse Bhi TooteMy heart was broken by those, too,
Kabhi Jinke Hum TheTo whom I once belonged.
Ab Ja Raha Hu MainNow I’m finally going,
Aakhir WahanTo that place at last,
Jahan Par KoiWhere no one will ever
Na Dhundhe NishaanFind a single trace of me.
Mujhko Na DhundhoDon’t come looking for me,
Wahan Hum ChaleI’m headed to a place,
Jahan Koi Na HoWhere there’s no one else.
Mujhko Na DhundhoDon’t come looking for me,
Wahan Hum ChaleI’m headed to a place,
Jahan Koi Na HoWhere there’s no one else.
Think I’m Gonna Drive Into The SunsetI think I’m gonna drive into the sunset.
People And The Past And YesterdayLeaving the people, the past, and yesterday.
Think I’m Gonna Run AwayI think I’m gonna run away.
Think I’m Gonna RunawayI think I’m gonna run away.
Dive Into The Deep Blue Ocean WaterI’ll dive into the deep blue ocean water,
Wash Away The Dark From All My DaysTo wash away the darkness from all my days.
Think I’m Gonna Run AwayI think I’m gonna run away.
Think I’m Gonna RunI think I’m gonna run.
Mujhko Na DhundhoDon’t come looking for me,
Vaha Hum ChaleI’m headed to a place,
Jahan Koi Na HoWhere there’s no one else.
Mujhko Na DhundhoDon’t come looking for me,
Vaha Hum ChaleI’m headed to a place,
Jahan Koi Na HoWhere there’s no one else.
Mujhe Na Pata Mai Khoya Hu KahanI don’t even know where I’m lost.
Yeh Manzilein Le Jayengi KahanWhere will these destinations lead me?
Inhi Baaton Mein Kho GayaI’ve gotten lost in these very thoughts.
Mujhe Na Pata Mai Khoya Hu KahaI’ve no idea where I’m wandering.
Yeh Manzilein Lejayengi KahanWhere will these paths take me?
In Hi Baaton Mein Kho GayaI’ve lost myself in these reflections.
Runaway Music Video
New Life’s ‘Runaway’ lyrics meaning centers on becoming unknowable to escape pain. The song rejects even self-recognition as part of its protective strategy. Listeners find English translations detailing this radical self-erasure.