The Temper Trap – Runaways (Lyrics & Video)

Runaways – The Temper Trap Lyrics

The engine starts and the window shakes

They're fast asleep but I'm wide awake

The driver looks back, takes one last check

Killed his cigarette and stepped off the brakes

And he said

"I've been a Roman candle since I was born

And I haven't found a road that can take me home"

'Cause I'm a runaway

Runaway

Below Heaven's eyes, before Heaven's gate

'Cause I'm a runaway

Runaway

Like a sleepless child, in a hopeless place

Well I thought she was an angel just standing there

Waving down her destiny with no care

Then she sat right next to me with blood on her hands

But when I saw those eyes, I just had to stare

And she said

"Boy, I think I like you, but hold the line

If you're trying to save me, you're wasting time"

'Cause I'm a runaway

Runaway

Below Heaven's eyes, before Heaven's gate

'Cause I'm a runaway

Runaway

Like a sleepless child in a hopeless place

Below Heaven's eyes, before Heaven's gate

We were born to be the runaways

Below Heaven's eyes, before Heaven's gate

We were born to be the runaways

'Cause I'm a runaway, runaway

Below Heaven's eyes, before Heaven's gate

We found each other as the daylight slipped away

'Cause I'm a runaway, runaway

Below Heaven's eyes, before Heaven's gate

We were always born to be the runaways

'Cause I'm a runaway, runaway

Below Heaven's eyes, before Heaven's gate

We were meant to be the runaways