I won't run away no more, I promise
Even when I get bored, I promise
Even when you lock me out, I promise
I say my prayers every night, I promise

I don't wish that I'm spread, I promise
The tantrums and the chilling chats, I promise
Even when the ship is wrecked, I promise
Tie me to the rotten deck, I promise

I won't run away no more, I promise
Even when I get bored, I promise
Even when the ship is wrecked, I promise
Tie me to the rotten deck, I promise

I won't run away no more, I promise


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    i dunno if it's about a break up like after a relationship's ended type break up. the song's not really as sad as that sort of thing is. i think it's more just about one of those little fights couples have. like just after an argument where she's mad at you cause of something stupid you said.

    bigidioton June 18, 2003   Link

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