#134 of 366: Run Away to Mars (Strings Version), TALK

This song is simultaneous one of the most beautiful on the list and one of the most lonely. The mark of a good song though, to me, is how well it manifests the emotions that went into writing it into the listener. This one hits.

The strings version in particular with it’s classical sound, is absolutely gorgeous. Both versions are powerhouses.

“I can’t tell which way is home, I’ve been gone for so long, it’s an empty world up here, I skip stones and wonder how long ’til I’m discovered?, it’s a quiet life up here, before my time runs out, what if I run away to Mars?, would you find me in the stars?, would you miss me in the end if I run out of oxygen, when I run away to Mars”

I think every now and then a dash of melancholy listening is ok. It wakes me up to the good things going on in my life after a little listening sesh with songs like this. It’s cathartic somehow. Like a shared experience with someone.

Thanks for sharing this song and these words with me! I’m honored.

Happy Mother’s Day!

BGDG.