Runaway
Linkin Park · Hybrid Theory
Graffiti decorations
Under a sky of dust
A constant wave of tension
On top of broken trust
The lessons that you taught me
I learn were never true
Now I find myself in question
They point the finger at me again
Guilty by association
You point the finger at me again
I wanna run away
Never say goodbye
I wanna know the truth
Instead of wondering why
I wanna know the answers
No more lies
I wanna shut the door
And open up my mind
Paper bags and angry voices
Under a sky of dust
Another wave of tension
Has more than filled me up
All my talk of taking action
These words were never true
Now I find myself in question
They point the finger at me again
Guilty by association
You point the finger at me again
I wanna run away
Never say goodbye
I wanna know the truth
Instead of wondering why
I wanna know the answers
No more lies
I wanna shut the door
And open up my mind
IÂ’m gonna run away and never say goodbye
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway. Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
IÂ’m gonna run away and never wonder why
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway. Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
IÂ’m gonna run away and open up my mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
Mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
Mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
Mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
I wanna run away
Never say goodbye
I wanna know the truth
Instead of wondering why
I wanna know the answers
No more lies
I wanna shut the door
And open up my mind
I wanna run away
And open up my mind (x4)
Under a sky of dust
A constant wave of tension
On top of broken trust
The lessons that you taught me
I learn were never true
Now I find myself in question
They point the finger at me again
Guilty by association
You point the finger at me again
I wanna run away
Never say goodbye
I wanna know the truth
Instead of wondering why
I wanna know the answers
No more lies
I wanna shut the door
And open up my mind
Paper bags and angry voices
Under a sky of dust
Another wave of tension
Has more than filled me up
All my talk of taking action
These words were never true
Now I find myself in question
They point the finger at me again
Guilty by association
You point the finger at me again
I wanna run away
Never say goodbye
I wanna know the truth
Instead of wondering why
I wanna know the answers
No more lies
I wanna shut the door
And open up my mind
IÂ’m gonna run away and never say goodbye
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway. Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
IÂ’m gonna run away and never wonder why
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway. Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
IÂ’m gonna run away and open up my mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
Mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
Mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
Mind
Gonna runaway, gonna runaway.
I wanna run away
Never say goodbye
I wanna know the truth
Instead of wondering why
I wanna know the answers
No more lies
I wanna shut the door
And open up my mind
I wanna run away
And open up my mind (x4)
Runaway - Linkin Park
Released on the landmark 2000 album Hybrid Theory, "Runaway" stands as a defining track in Linkin Park's evolution from nu-metal to alternative rock. The song features the band's signature blend of heavy guitar riffs and melodic vocals, showcasing the collaborative songwriting between Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda. As a cornerstone of their early discography, it helped establish the group's signature sound that would influence a generation of artists. The track's themes of emotional turbulence and the desire to escape difficult circumstances resonate deeply with listeners, cementing its status as an essential listen for fans of the genre.