The Runaway

Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro 0:00–1:09] [Verse 1: Derek Shulman] He is the runaway, lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face, soon he will get away [Chorus: Derek Shulman] And free is his future, no more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping four dirty walls and a bed In a cage, his home no more [Post-Chorus: Derek Shulman] Run in the underwood, cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword, guards for the shadow on his tail [Instrumental Break 1:44–2:44] [Break: Kerry Minnear] And yet, all his joy is empty and sad [Instrumental Break 2:56–3:44] [Bridge: Kerry Minnear] All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get [Instrumental Break 4:08–5:58] [Break: Kerry Minnear] And yet, all his joy is empty and sad [Verse 2: Derek Shulman] Lose all identity, vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide, truth never brought to trial [Chorus: Derek Shulman] And caught in his own net, he looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping four dirty walls and a bed In a cage, his home no more [Post-Chorus: Derek Shulman] Run in the underwood, cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword, guards for the shadow on his tail