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Runaway Soul

from Double Edged Sword by Ryan Garrett

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As cliche as it may sound these days, this is simply a song about being different and not following the crowd.

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So you're sick and tired of this life that you've been living in
And the news is old blues just like it's always been
Although I'd never evade this life just because it's tough
They say I ain't seen nothing yet but I think I've seen enough

Do you ever feel like the world has left you behind?
And all the wired up strings of your heart will not unwind
Well everybody's saying straighten up and act your age
But you can't afford room to grow on a minimum wage

And I say this without thinking about where my words might lead
And I say this not considering what I really need
Is it you or is it me? Are you still listening?
Let me know soon so I don't leave the phone to ring

Well you're just a runaway soul seeing black and blue
Sometimes you stop to ask yourself "Which color are you?"
When they're all telling you everything you don't wanna hear
Just let it go in and out the other ear

Running day to day gets so tough
Gotta keep going when the going gets rough
Do you think you've heard enough?
Do you think you've seen enough?

At the end of the day you're restlessly lying awake
And your mind reminds you of all your past mistakes
Well everybody's out there trying to be someone they're not
Just know that you're something original that they haven't got

Still you're sick and tired of this life that you've been living in
And the news is old blues just like it's always been
But when they tell you you've done a good job it cuts you like a knife
Because you're scared you'll be stuck in this rut for the rest of your life

And I say this without caring about where my words might lead
And I say this because what I want might not be what I need
It's not you but I wanna believe that you're still listening
Let me know soon so I don't leave the phone to ring
Let me know soon so I don't leave the phone to ring

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from Double Edged Sword, released March 11, 2016
Written, composed, and performed by Ryan Garrett
Produced by Cody Gabehart

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Ryan Garrett Russell Springs, Kentucky

Singer/Songwriter from Russell Springs, Kentucky. All instruments, lyrics, and compositions by Ryan Garrett unless otherwise noted.

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