Pillar Album: For the Love of the Game Track: The Runaway
The Runaway Lyrics
Six o'clock on Friday You thought you heard a little voice try to say Time is running out So why you looking out For yourself Later on that Sunday You're looking for a little bit of leeway You say I'll give it a try but I don't got the time for you now
I tried to figure you out I tried to figure you out There's just no telling why
Why you wanna run away? I think maybe you should stay right here And maybe you'll appreciate All that He's done for you Everything He has for you It's all you wanted
Nine a.m. on Monday You hear a little voice again try to say What's it gonna take How am I gonna break you down You say it was bad day Maybe it was just a bad mistake Don't give up and quit Make the best of it Right now
Song Description: "The Runaway" challenges those who're on the fence in their faith not to run away from God. It's written from the perspective of a believing friend who's trying to help them take the next step, even though they're hesitant to do so. "Why you wanna run away?" the Chorus asks. "I think maybe you should stay right here/And maybe you'll appreciate/All that He's done for you." Rob comments, "This song is written as if I'm talking to one of my friends-maybe a young person from my church, maybe somebody at one of our concerts, or just someone struggling with faith-and I'm trying to encourage them to give God a chance as they struggle back and forth with life decisions. That's ultimately what it's about."
