Runaways
♫ The Killers Lyrics

Blonde hair blowin' in the summer wind
The girl has blonde hair which is freely flowing in the summer air, implying that she symbolizes freedom and spontaneity.

A blue-eyed girl playing in the sand
The girl has blue eyes and is playing in the sand, showing her carefree spirit and youthfulness.

I'd been on a trail for a little while
The singer has been on a journey for some time, implying that he has been searching for something.

But that was the night that she broke down and held my hand
The moment the girl held the singer's hand was a significant event in their relationship, marking a turning point.

The teenage rush, she said, 'maybe I'll just runaway, we got time'
The girl expresses the impulsive desire to run away, which is typical of teenage behavior, and suggests that they have time to do so.

Well that ain't much...
The singer recognizes that the girl's suggestion is not a practical solution or a sustainable way of dealing with their problems.

We can't wait 'til tomorrow
The singer recognizes the urgency of their situation and implies that they need to act now to resolve their issues.

You gotta know that this is real, baby why you wanna fight it?
The singer wants the girl to recognize the validity of their relationship and asks why she is opposed to it.

It's the one thing you can choose, oh!
The singer suggests that choosing to be with each other is the best thing they can do and the only aspect of their lives that they can control.

We got engaged on a Friday night
The singer and the girl got engaged on a Friday night, indicating that they made a commitment to each other.

I swore on the head of our unborn child that I could take care of the three of us
The singer made a solemn promise to take care of his future family, implying that he is committed to being responsible and dependable.

But I got the tendency to slip when the nights get wild.
The singer acknowledges that he has a weakness for indulgence and recklessness, which could create problems for them in the future.

It's in my blood
The singer suggests that his tendency to be reckless is an inherent part of his personality and something that he cannot change.

She says she might just runaway somewhere else, some place good
The girl suggests that they should run away to a better place, indicating that she is dissatisfied with their current situation.

Let's take a chance baby we can't lose
The singer is willing to take a risk because he believes that they have nothing to lose.

And we're all just runaways
The singer recognizes that they are both trying to escape their problems and that they are not alone in their struggles.

I knew that when I met you, I'm not gonna let you runaway
The singer is determined to prevent the girl from leaving him and suggests that he is committed to their relationship.

I knew that when I held you, I wasn't lettin' go
The singer is in love with the girl and would never willingly let her go.

We used to look at the stars and confess our dreams
The singer and the girl used to share their hopes and aspirations with each other, indicating that they had a close relationship.

Hold each other to the morning light
The singer and the girl used to hold each other until the morning comes, which implies a strong emotional connection between them.

We used to laugh, now we only fight
The singer and the girl used to have fun together, but now they only argue and disagree with each other.

Baby are you lonesome now?
The singer recognizes that the girl may be feeling lonely, which may be a contributing factor to their problems.

At night I come home after they go to sleep
The singer comes home late at night, indicating that he has a busy and/or chaotic life.

Like a stumbling ghost, I haunt these halls
The singer feels lost and detached from his surroundings, implying that he is struggling with his identity or place in the world.

There's a picture of us on our wedding day
The singer has a photo of himself and the girl on their wedding day, which is a reminder of their commitment to each other.

I recognize the girl but I can't settle in these walls
The singer recognizes the girl in the photo, but feels restless and unable to be content in his current circumstances.

No we're caught up in the appeal, baby why you wanna hide it?
The singer acknowledges that they are both attracted to the idea of running away from their problems, but wonders why the girl is reluctant to do so.

It's the last thing on my mind
The singer implies that running away is not his first choice, but he is willing to do so if it means being with the girl.

I turn the engine over and my body just comes alive and we all just runaway
The singer gets excited at the prospect of running away, suggesting that he sees it as a way to escape from his problems and find happiness.

Yeah runaway
The singer is encouraging the girl and himself to run away, implying that they see it as a solution to their problems.

And we're all just runaways
The singer reiterates that they are not alone in wanting to run away from their problems, suggesting that it is a common human desire.