Lyric discussion by JoeDawson 

Cover art for You Run Away lyrics by Barenaked Ladies

Obviously we do not know this. But i feel this song is subtly or overtly about Steven Page and the drama involved with that. We never really heard what happened behind the scenes after Steve's arrest and subsequent leaving the Band. Of course this could have been about anyone, but it seems to fit.

Song Meaning
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@JoeDawson Ed screwed his song-writing partner and friend of many years, this his attempt at an explanation or apology.