Single Review: Ty Bates "Runnin'"

Hailing from Georgia, newcomer Ty Bates released his self titled debut EP in 2014. His latest single from the project is entitled “Runnin’.” The song is about the demise of a relationship, not because of the usual culprits, but because “she was lonely for too long and I didn’t see it coming.” Bates’ vocals convey the sorrow and regret of a man who was blindsided to learn of her unhappiness. Even though it is a mid-tempo tune, it’s a story song that evokes sadness because it reaffirms that it really is the simple things, like time and attention, that make a relationship.....well, a relationship.

“Didn’t see the warnings of a woman who was letting me know
She was moving on
I didn’t have some woman on the side
Wasn’t telling her no lies
All she wanted was a little bit more of my time”


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