On the Run
Fugitive's Regret: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Escape
Lyrics
A man stood in the shadows his face was dripping sweat
A man is hiding in the shadows, visibly exhausted.
He took a break from running but he wasn't done yet
Despite taking a break, he is not finished running.
Looked over his shoulder when he heard the barking hounds
He checks for pursuing hounds after hearing barking.
Dug his feet into the earth and headed out of town
He firmly plants his feet and leaves the town.
The town line's far away and
The town's border is far, and
He won't sleep for days
He anticipates sleepless nights ahead.
Because he just slept with Annie and she's the sheriff's wife
He had an affair with Annie, the sheriff's wife.
Now the sheriff's men have got him running for his life
The sheriff's men pursue him for his life.
He should have known that girl was trouble but he wasn't thinking clear
He realizes the girl was troublesome, but he was not thinking clearly.
When she put her hand onto his leg and filled his glass with beer
Annie seduced him with a touch and alcohol.
But a deputy did see them and tracked the sheriff down
A deputy witnessed them, leading the sheriff to track him.
Just had time to grab his clothes and high ball out of town
He hastily gathers his belongings and flees the town.
The town line's far away and
The town's boundary is distant, and
He won't sleep for days
He expects sleepless nights to continue.
And even if he makes it, there's nothing he can do
Even if he escapes, there's little he can do.
But hope and pray the sheriff there hasn't heard the news
He hopes the sheriff remains unaware of the situation.
A man stood in the shadows thinking about the past
Another man reflects on his past while in the shadows.
About all the women he had known and living life too fast
He recalls relationships with women and a fast-paced life.
But he heard a noise behind him, felt a gun against his head
A noise startles him; a gun is at his head.
Should have known the sheriff wouldn't rest till he was dead
The sheriff is relentless, seeking his death.
The town line's far away and
The town's border is distant, and
He's six feet in the grave
He now rests in the grave.
He's lying there with Annie, who was the sheriff's wife
In death, he lies with Annie, who was the sheriff's wife.
Till the sheriff and his men robbed them of their lives
The sheriff and his men end their lives.
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