Mr. X
Epic Escape: The Ballad of Mr. X
Lyrics
I met a runner on the road mid flight
The narrator encounters a runner on the road in motion.
A marathon runner, liked to run all night
The runner is a marathon enthusiast, preferring night running.
City to city surfing the wake
The runner travels from city to city, riding the aftermath of their run.
Running and running for running’s sake
The runner engages in continuous running purely for the sake of running.
You got your face in the paper
The runner gains media attention, perhaps for their remarkable feats.
Halfway to Alberta by then
By this point, the runner is halfway to Alberta.
Grey-black and staring back with pixelated skin
The runner's image is described as pixelated and intense.
I’ll drink one for you because you got no time to
The narrator expresses empathy, raising a metaphorical drink for the busy runner.
You’re holding up a bank in downtown Swift Current
The runner is pictured robbing a bank in downtown Swift Current with fake bullets.
With a pistol full of blanks
The runner's weapon has blanks, suggesting a non-lethal intention.
We all know the reason
There is a shared understanding or knowledge about the runner's actions.
Back home you’re a star
Despite the current circumstances, the runner is celebrated as a hometown celebrity.
Dancing with your sisters and drinking at the bar
The runner is imagined dancing with siblings and enjoying drinks at a bar.
Diana in her black jeans Terry in a spin
Specific individuals, Diana and Terry, are mentioned in connection to the runner.
You blow through like a summer storm
The runner's impact is likened to a powerful yet transient summer storm.
An blow back out again
The runner swiftly enters and exits like a storm.
I met a runner running out of time
A different runner is introduced, facing a time crunch.
Running too fast and ignoring the signs
This runner is running too fast, neglecting warning signs.
Something you did somewhere
An unspecified action or event caused repercussions for the second runner.
Conditions of release
The second runner is subject to release conditions or legal restrictions.
On a tear with slicked back hair
Describes the second runner's appearance and rebellious behavior.
Taunting the police
The second runner taunts the police, adding to their rebellious nature.
We all know the reason
A repeated reference to shared knowledge or understanding about the runners.
Back home you’re a star
Similar to line 13, the second runner is celebrated despite their actions.
Dancing with your sisters and drinking at the bar
Reiteration of the image of dancing and drinking, introducing different individuals.
Diana in her black jeans, Terry in a dress
Mentions Diana and Terry again, emphasizing their connection to the second runner.
You’re hold up east of Lethbridge with a bullet in your chest
Describes the dire situation of the second runner, facing danger east of Lethbridge.
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