It started some years ago - when the grownups were hunting me
I knew, I couldn't struggle - against them
The performance principle - is crushing me to death
I want to shake it off - I want to runaway

I try to hide away in dreams - but reality frightens me
Can't find no exit - no chance to runaway
I try to hide away in love - because I know it helps me out...
to have a girl whoe helps me, helps me runaway

There's no reason to stay - my life seems to be a runaway...

I try to hide away in bars - but all they want is money
And so I have one more reason, reason to runaway

The performance principle - is crushing me to death
I want to shake it off - I want to runaway

There's no reason to stay - my life seems to be a runaway...