“Runaway” is the title track, and the 10th song from the original album of the same name. The “Dragon’s Heartbeat Mix” is featured on the Runaway Revisited album.
I recall making the original recording of this track on a little 4-track cassette recorder. Wow that’s old school. I also remember that the whole song took about 30~60 minutes to create and record. After that, I nearly wore out the tape listening to it over and over and over again. I think it really surprised me, and I don’t know if I was ever able to re-create the precise vibe originally captured. Still, both of the editions that now exist I’m quite happy with.
Runaway is lullaby, a ballad, and a story. It unravels slowly and – like any good love scene – takes you along and into the moment. It’s about losing yourself completely in somebody else. It’s about closeness and sensuality. It’s also about the palpable angst and newness of discovering a powerful, passionate connection with someone.
Runaway
Trance Blackman
Sweetly sweetly my love filters through
All the thoughts I’ve handled meant for you
Softly softly my hands touch on you
Dreamy creamy skin so soft so new
Hold me, hold me promise to never let go
There’s so much in my mind I have to let you know
Whisper whisper gentle words to me
I want to lose control now will you set me free
I’m a runaway… a runaway heart
I’m a runaway… I’m running to you…
I’m a runaway… a runaway heart
I’m a runaway… I’m running to you…
Gently gently a breeze comes in the room
The subtle light invades us from the moon
Slowly slowly the mood grows warmer still
Moving close as we kiss I am now at your will
I’m a runaway… a runaway heart
I’m a runaway… I’m running to you…
I’m a runaway… a runaway heart
I’m a runaway… I’m running to you…
..Instrumental Solo..
Join me join me in this dream come true
There’s only room in my thoughts left for you
Softly softly our hands finally touch
Moments passing like hours this is too much
Love me love me the way I will love you
It’s simple see if we trust each other too
Hold me hold me promise to never let go
I have so much I can give you my heart’s aglow
I’m a runaway… a runaway heart
I’m a runaway… I’m running to you…
I’m a runaway… a runaway heart
I’m a runaway… I’m running to you…
©1999 Nothing So Right Music