Running
on Empty
Running on empty, running out of gas
Running out of road, running out of track
Running out of almost everywhere I’ve been
Running on empty, running out
of steam,
Running out of line, running
out of dreams
Running out on life before life runs out
on me
I’ve been reckless, I’ve been careful, I’ve
been foolish, I’ve been wise
Been both lawful and dishonest, to tell
the truth
I’ve been loving, I’ve been hurtful, been
forgiving, told some lies
If you reach the end before I do, make a
hole and pull me through
‘Cause I want to be with you,
Together side by side
Running on empty, running out of things to
say
Running out of luck, running out of
come-what-may
Running out of hope, running out of misery
Running on empty, running out of breath
Running out of faith, just to face a chase
with death
Running out on life before life runs out
on me
I’ve tried to offer best advice, I’ve
given what and when I could
Been both lawful and dishonest, to tell
the truth
Tried to help to make things right and tried
to do some good
So, if you reach the end before I do, make
a hole and pull me through
I always want to be with you,
Forever by my side
Running on empty, away from most things
that I know
Running to the edge, where/’til there’s
nowhere left to go
Running out of time, running from my
history
Running on empty, running out of space,
Running out of soul, running out the race
Running out on life before life runs out
on me
© Paul Phillips 2009