About 6 years into my Nashville journey, I sat on the couch with my guitar and the readiness to move on poured itself out into this song. “Run Away” was the official beginning of the end of my time in Nashville (at least temporarily). Obviously, in a perfect world I would have just written “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson (written by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate, and Avril Lavigne), because that song says it all! But this is my unique spin on a similar idea.
I will admit that though it’s fueled by the yearning for something new, the song is also fueled by the fear of stagnation. My growth felt stunted in Nashville and I was itching for a growth spurt. I feared that if I didn’t make a move, that I never would. I’m sure I could have figured out a way to start a new journey there, but my mind was on the fast track to a complete 180 degree change. I surprised myself with how serious I was when I admitted it, singing out loud to myself (and my wall…my most faithful audience). It’s funny to think back on, because at this point moving to Hawaii had not crossed my mind. I just knew I needed to get away.
“Run Away” is available on all streaming services including Spotify and AppleMusic.
