What does Runaway mean?

Del Shannon: Runaway Meaning

Album cover for Runaway album cover

Song Released: 1960


Runaway Lyrics

As I walk along, I wonder
A-what went wrong with our love
A love that was so strong

And as I still walk on, I think of
The things we've done together
While our hearts were young

I'm a-walkin' in the rain
Tears are fallin' and I feel the...

  1. anonymous
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    Jun 3rd 2015 !⃝

    The usual interpretation is that it's about an ex-girlfriend, but the line "I wonder where she will stay" strikes me as a bit odd for that situation. If you think about it being about a lost dog, it makes more sense.


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