Runaways
Runaways: Unveiling the Midnight Tales of Lost Souls
Lyrics
Outside there's a runaway the lights go down and the world goes rushing in
There's a chaotic situation outside, symbolized by a runaway, as the lights dim and the world becomes overwhelming.
Neon light takes the place of day, stars like dust are falling
Artificial lights replace natural daylight, and stars fall like dust, possibly conveying a sense of disorder.
Inside there's a loneliness, the demon tries to charm you with his smile
Internally, there is a feeling of loneliness, with a deceptive demon attempting to captivate with a smile.
No time to dream or rest, in the caves of steel, faces are changing
There's a lack of time for dreams or rest, set against a backdrop of changing faces in a metaphorical "caves of steel."
They're the runaways, children of the damned, they're the runaways
The "runaways" are introduced as the children of the damned, suggesting a rebellious or marginalized group.
Running for their life, faster than they can, they're the runaways
They are running for their lives at a pace beyond their control.
On the street the traffic dies, the break of day it always comes too soon
In the streets, the traffic diminishes as dawn arrives too soon, possibly signaling a desire to escape reality.
Running out of reasons why, all your life you blamed it on the moon
There's a struggle to find reasons for life's challenges, often attributing blame to external factors like the moon.
Look out for the danger signs, you're stealing time but you know
A warning to be vigilant for signs of danger while knowingly stealing time, even if success seems unattainable.
you'll never win
An acknowledgment that despite efforts, victory is elusive.
Another border line in the caves of steel, faces are changing
Another reference to changing faces in the metaphorical "caves of steel," suggesting a constant flux in the environment.
They're the runaways, children of the night, they're the runaways
Reiteration of the "runaways" as children of the night, emphasizing their rebellious nature.
Running for your life, faster than you can, they're the runaways
Individuals are urged to run for their lives at a pace dictated by external circumstances.
The nightmares chase the dreams away, the cold night reflects the
Nightmares overpower dreams, and the cold night mirrors inner emotions.
way you feel
A reminder that the setting is just another town, with another night to endure.
It's just another town, it's just one more night to kill
The streets are empty, and the individual walks alone at night, likened to a wolf.
All the streets are empty now, like the wolf you'll walk this night
In an alternative world in the metaphorical "caves of steel," faces continue to change, emphasizing the perpetual nature of change.
alone
Reiteration of the "runaways" as children of the night, emphasizing their rebellious nature.
And in some other world in the caves of steel, faces are changing
Running for their lives, the "runaways" are again identified as children of the damned, reinforcing their marginalized status.
They're the runaways, children of the night, they're the runaways
Reiteration of the "runaways" running for their lives, emphasizing their struggle and the rebellious nature of their existence.
Running for you rlife, they're the runaways, children of the damned
Final repetition of the "runaways" as children of the damned, underlining their outsider status.
They're the runaways
Concluding mention of the "runaways" as they continue to exist on the fringes of society.
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