Everyday you're on my mind
Pain is feeling passing time
But if she found out about us she would die
And if I have to live without you so would I
So I thirst for the water
I find myself wanting now

So I'm running away to you
I cannot escape you
To feel your touch
The faith you prove
I'm running away to you

Hearts are never made of stone
Pain will cut you to the bone
But I know that holding you is all so wrong
So tonight's the last we'll ever be alone
So I thirst for the water
I find myself wanting now

So I'm running away to you
I cannot escape you
To feel your touch
The faith you prove
I'm running away to you

Turn around, fill my eyes with you
All senses to commit
Till everything's all right


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Running Away Lyrics as written by Carl William Bell

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    I think the song is about an addiction: An addiction that he hides from 'her', an addiction that would damage their relationship if she knew. It could be drugs, alcohol, gambling, strip clubs, petty crimes. And each time he takes another hit, drink, look, touch, he promises HIMSELF that he has to quit. Regarding Line: "So tonight's the last we'll ever be alone"

    If you have something to hide...the song will speak to you.

    mopardanimalon September 24, 2009   Link

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