Melbourne-based songwriter Gary Hubber returns with “Running From The Light,” a warm and contemplative pop-rock single from his forthcoming album A Dangling Thread. Built on ringing guitars, steady momentum, and Hubber’s instinctively conversational lyrics, the track captures an artist more intrigued by the journey than the destination.
Hubber’s songwriting has always favored nuance over flash, and here he continues to explore motion over resolution. The song’s perspective, a protagonist politely sidestepping talk of final answers, heaven, and closure, imbues it with both humor and quiet defiance. With its southern-tinged drive and rolling rhythms, “Running From The Light” celebrates curiosity, stubborn hope, and the simple joy of moving forward.
“They say there’s a light at the end of things… This song hears all that and nods politely. Then it tightens its laces,” Hubber explains. “It’s not trying to outrun death. It’s trying to stay in conversation with life for as long as possible.”
Following the critical success of his 2025 album New Tricks, Hubber continues to showcase his ability to craft songs that are both emotionally resonant and easy to inhabit. The track favors suggestion over explanation, leaving room for listeners to bring their own memories and reflections into the experience.
With “Running From The Light,” Hubber reaffirms his gift for creating music that moves steadily, subtly, and meaningfully, one step, one breath, one mile at a time.