Don't Run Away – English Lyrics

• By: David Archuleta

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

When something's wrong and too much to handle

Try to find some peace of mind, let it go

Wait a minute, you know this road

It's gonna leave you on overload, yeah

'Cause somebody cares, yeah

I can see you hurting, turn around

I will be right there, don't run away, don't run away, don't run away

When I reach out to you, look around

I will be right here, don't run away, don't run away, don't run away

Tonight, tonight

Hm

Don't make a sound, I'll be your voice

You don't need to be afraid anymore

I'll shine a light out in the dark

Guide you here, no matter how far

Oh, whoa, yeah

'Cause somebody cares, oh, yeah

I can see you hurting, turn around

I will be right there, don't run away, don't run away, don't run away

When I reach out to you, look around

I will be right here, don't run away, don't run away, don't run away

Open up, let it all out tonight, yeah

Open up, and everything will be alright, oh

I can see you hurting, turn around

I will be right there, don't run away, don't run away, don't run away

When I reach out to you, look around

I will be right here, don't run away, don't run away, don't run away

(Run away, away, away)

(Run away, away, away) turn around

(Run away, away, away)

(Run away, away, away) don't run away

(Run away, away, away) don't run away

(Run away, away, away) I'll be right here

(Run away, away, away) oh

Tonight, tonight

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
hurting /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to cause pain or suffering
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or track laid down for traveling or walking
overload /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/ B1	noun - an excessive load
cares /kɛrz/ A1	verb - to feel concern or interest; attach importance to something
turn /tɜːrn/ A1	verb - move or cause to move in a circular direction around an axis or point.
voice /vɔɪs/ A1	noun - the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
guide /ɡaɪd/ A2	verb - to show someone the way
far /fɑːr/ A1	adjective - at, to, or by a great distance
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	verb - to move or adjust (a door, window, lid, etc.) so as to create an opening
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A1	adjective - okay, satisfactory

Key Grammar Structures

• When something's wrong and too much to handle

  ➔ Present Perfect in a 'When' clause

  ➔ The phrase uses the present perfect ('something's wrong') to describe a state that exists up to the present moment, triggered by the 'when' clause. It indicates a condition that is true at the time of the action.

• Try to find some peace of mind, let it go

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verbs 'Try' and 'let' are used in the imperative mood, giving a direct command or suggestion. The absence of a subject is typical of imperatives.

• It's gonna leave you on overload, yeah

  ➔ Future with 'gonna'

  ➔ 'gonna' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to', used to express a future intention or prediction. It's less formal than 'will'.

• I will be right there, don't run away

  ➔ Future Simple ('will') and Negative Imperative

  ➔ The sentence combines a statement of future certainty ('I will be right there') with a direct prohibition ('don't run away'). 'Will' expresses a promise or strong intention.

• Open up, let it all out tonight, yeah

  ➔ Phrasal Verbs

  ➔ "Open up" is a phrasal verb meaning to reveal your feelings or to become more communicative. Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning.