Runaway Trains Lyrics

Lyric discussion by raffishtenant2 

Cover art for Runaway Trains lyrics by Tom Petty

I would argue that this is Tom Petty's finest song.

The lyrics are haunting, as a story of two people who just missed each other, for better or for worse. The drums are inspired. The melodies are irresistible. Everything about it just plain clicks.

@raffishtenant2 I agree 100%. It is a perfect song in every aspect...and has to be considered in a very small group of his best songs...close to Can't Stop the Sun from "DJ".