Can't Run From My Own Heart

Sarah Martin

Lyrics © Franne Golde

Thought I left you somewhere in my past
You were just a memory
But it seems like every time
I turn my back
Here you are in front of me

I could really see myself in another life
Miles away from here
In someone else's arms
But I'll never know when
I'll be dreamin'
And suddenly your face appears
Cause I can't run from my own heart
I can't run from my own heart

Would've bet my life that
You were true
And it killed me when it wasn't so
But my full heart
Must be set on loving you
Cause it won't let me let you go

Don't want me to call you no more
Save your worthless apologies
Like it had slipped my mind
You didn't mine ripping me apart
Damn me baby
For letting you get so deep inside of me
That I can't run from my own heart
I can't run from my own heart

I'm not tryin' to say that I miss you babe
Cause I don't
I just wanna get free
Free....

Hey hey hey

Cause I could really see myself in another life
Miles away from here
In someone else's arms
But there's a fire inside
And it will not die
Makin' it all too clear
That I can't run from my own heart
I can't run my own heart
I can't run from my own heart


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    This song is beautiful, Love it! Lyrics taken from, and tons more info on sarahmartin.com, so go there!

    MusiQchickDFWMon August 13, 2002   Link

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