From the recording Deception of Appearance
Inspiration: Michael Bryan Richardson
Producers: Everett Ross Harwood, Rick Marqués, James Barry Walden
Lyrics and music composition: James Barry Walden
Arrangement: Everett Ross Harwood, Marci Harwood, Doug Mann, Rick Marqués, James Barry Walden
Lead vocal and keyboard: James Barry Walden
Electric guitar: Doug Mann
Background vocals: Everett Ross Harwood, Marci Harwood, Rick Marqués, James Barry Walden
© 2018 Barry Walden (ASCAP)
Lyrics
Runaway
Verse
Break the seal, quench the thirst
Let loose the spirits, who numb the hurt
Just stopping time
Silently stealing, deftly turning away
Hiding your heart, killing your fear
You shout out loud
Refrain
Don’t get lost in your head
Live instead
Chorus
You don’t know where to go
Dry your eyes, fill your soul
Come on home, Runaway
I can’t force you to stay
Dare you choose not to lose, Runaway
Verse
Sleepless nights, restless days
Pause to think, runaway
Breathe in fear
What’s this time got to prove?
It’s not kind, so much to lose
Endlessly pray
Bridge
Closing me out, shutting you in
Trying to lose, wanting to win
Closing me out, shutting you in
Trying to lose, wanting to win
Play the game
Play the game
Refrain
Don’t get lost in your head
Live instead
Chorus
You don’t know where to go
Dry your eyes, fill your soul
Come on home, Runaway
I can’t force you to stay
Dare you choose not to lose, Runaway
Outro
Come on home, Runaway
Clear your mind
Let your heart have its’ say
Come on home, Runaway