Running On Empty

You're so distant And yet so near. Sometimes I wish I could change my year. I want to be with you I wish you were mine. But here in the real world Friends is fine. I've stood on a mountain I've swallowed the sea. So many came looking But they couldn't find me. I told all my stories They hung me up high. As they walked away laughing It wasn't my goodbye. See me on a runaway train, Running out of tracks. You can't stop me turning round, Filling in all the cracks. Caught you on Fifth Avenue Hustling, to find your way. So high that you didn't see me Only thought it right to pay. Motel rooms, look all the same Blowing like a sea breeze. Left a scar in my memory With you down on your knees. Faith and hope and charity Standing by my side. Four modern horsemen Being taken for a ride. Did I get back too late? Has the damage all been done? It seems that we've evolved From the needle to the gun. See me on a runaway train, Running out of tracks. You can't stop me turning round, Filling in all the cracks. Why did they all ignore me? I can't believe I cried. Doesn't any one remember? The day that Kennedy died. Where were you in ‘63? Did you want to be alone? I never thought of calling All you had to do was phone. Now I cry myself to sleep Only myself to blame. I told them all I was fine No one guessed I was insane. I held the world in my hands I though that I had plenty. No-one on the outside Can see I'm running on empty. See me on a runaway train, Running out of tracks. You can't stop me turning round, Filling in all the cracks.