Mama thought he had a condition

He barely acted his age

Papa chalked it off to ambition

When he took to the stage

A small town singer doesn't stand a chance

Hiding behind the same old scene

One or two parties and just a few dances

Not enough chances for me

Nobody here can understand

Your favorite son has other plans

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Runaway, don't cry again

Kiss goodbye the ties that bind you

Runaway, and try again

Yesterday belongs behind you

Tomorrow takes you home

He tried to stay above the suspicions

But sometimes he gave it away

He knew enough to change his position

The time came to live in L.A

A small town singer just can't get by

Hiding behind the same old scene

Nobody likes to say goodbye

But bye bye, the time has come for me

Nobody here can understand

Your favorite son has other plans

(Chorus)

Runaway

Kiss it all goodbye

Take another try

Tomorrow takes you home

(Chorus)