The Runaway lyrics

[Instrumental Intro 0:00–1:09]

[Verse 1: Derek Shulman]
He is the runaway, lie low the wanted man
Mask his elusive face, soon he will get away

[Chorus: Derek Shulman]
And free is his future, no more aimless time to spend
And evading, he's escaping four dirty walls and a bed
In a cage, his home no more

[Post-Chorus: Derek Shulman]
Run in the underwood, cover and hide the trail
Senses like sharpened sword, guards for the shadow on his tail

[Instrumental Break 1:44–2:44]

[Break: Kerry Minnear]
And yet, all his joy is empty and sad

[Instrumental Break 2:56–3:44]

[Bridge: Kerry Minnear]
All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell
And freedom seems like freedom's hell
Hopes stained with strange regret
His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get
[Instrumental Break 4:08–5:58]

[Break: Kerry Minnear]
And yet, all his joy is empty and sad

[Verse 2: Derek Shulman]
Lose all identity, vanish in own denial
Seeks only lies and hide, truth never brought to trial

[Chorus: Derek Shulman]
And caught in his own net, he looks to find endless life
And evading, he's escaping four dirty walls and a bed
In a cage, his home no more

[Post-Chorus: Derek Shulman]
Run in the underwood, cover and hide the trail
Senses like sharpened sword, guards for the shadow on his tail