Inspired by a real-life crush, the song "What I Go To School For" resulted in a popular music video starring supermodel Lorna Roberts. The parent album, charting at #2 in the UK, received middling critical reviews but became such a commercial success that it was multi-platinum certified by the RIAA. Charting placements in nations such as Austria, Ireland, and Japan spread word of the band, with their sound being compared to American pop punk acts such as Green Day and Sum 41.
November 2003 saw the release of Busted's second album, titled 'A Present For Everyone'. That album also charted at #2 in the UK. A live album, called 'A Ticket For Everyone', was released in November 2004, with the group facing inter-member tension.
The band split in January 2005 after Charlie decided to focus on his rock band Fightstar. Matt went on to release a solo album and has since become a television presenter with his wife. James founded the short-lived band Son Of Dork before focusing on songwriting.
The band reformed in 2013 without Charlie to make a supergroup with McFly to create McBusted
Busted annouced on 10 November 2015 that they are to reform as a trio, including Charlie, ten years after the band originally called it quits.
RUNAWAY TRAIN
Busted Lyrics
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Like a firefly without a light
You were there like a slow torch burning
I was a key that could use a little turning
So tired that I couldn't even sleep
So many secrets I couldn't keep
Promised myself I wouldn't weep
It seems no one can help me now
I'm in too deep
There's no way out
This time I have really led myself astray
CHORUS
Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here no there
Can you help me remember how to smile
Make it somehow all seem worthwhile
How on earth did I get so jaded
Life's mystery seems so faded
I can go where no one else can go
I know what no one else knows
Here I am just drownin' in the rain
With a ticket for a runaway train
Everything is cut and dry
Day and night, earth and sky
Somehow I just don't believe it
CHORUS
Bought a ticket for a runaway train
Like a madman laughin' at the rain
Little out of touch, little insane
Just easier than dealing with the pain
Runaway train never comin' back
Runaway train tearin' up the track
Runaway train burnin' in my veins
Runaway but it always seems the same
The lyrics to Busted's song Runaway Train are a powerful reflection of the struggles and pain that can come with life's challenges. The opening lines, "Call you up in the middle of the night, like a firefly without a light, you were there like a slow torch burning, I was a key that could use a little turning," speak to a feeling of desperation and need for comfort and guidance. The singer feels lost and adrift, and is reaching out for help.
The next verse continues this theme, with the singer feeling exhausted by the weight of their secrets and promises that they cannot keep. There is a sense of hopelessness, with the line "It seems no one can help me now, I'm in too deep, there's no way out," conveying a feeling of being trapped and alone. The chorus speaks to the idea of a runaway train, with the singer feeling like they are on a one-way track and unable to change course.
The final verse brings it all together, with the singer asking for help and trying to find a way to make life feel worth living again. There is a sense of frustration and confusion, with the line "Life's mystery seems so faded" conveying a loss of wonder and magic. The song ends with a feeling of resignation and a sense that, despite the struggles, things will always be the same.
Overall, the lyrics to Busted's song Runaway Train are a powerful reflection of the human experience, highlighting the pain and struggle that can come with life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Call you up in the middle of the night
I am feeling desperate and alone and need someone to talk to.
Like a firefly without a light
I feel lost and confused, searching for direction and guidance.
You were there like a slow torch burning
You were steady and reliable, offering me comfort and support.
I was a key that could use a little turning
I needed some help and guidance to unlock my true potential and find my way.
So tired that I couldn't even sleep
I am exhausted both physically and mentally, unable to find rest.
So many secrets I couldn't keep
I am burdened and overwhelmed by my difficult past and my present struggles.
Promised myself I wouldn't weep
I tried to be strong and hold back my emotions, but it was too much to bear.
One more promise I couldn't keep
I feel like a failure for not being able to keep my promises and live up to my own expectations.
It seems no one can help me now
I feel like there is no one who can understand or support me in my current state of mind.
I'm in too deep
I am overwhelmed and trapped in my own despair.
There's no way out
I feel stuck and hopeless with no clear path forward.
This time I have really led myself astray
I have made mistakes in my life that have led me down a dark and difficult path.
Runaway train never going back
I feel like my life is out of control and I can't turn back the clock or undo the past.
Wrong way on a one way track
I feel like I am going against the natural flow of life and heading towards disaster.
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
I feel like I should have achieved more in my life by now, given all my hard work and efforts.
Somehow I'm neither here no there
I feel lost and uncertain, not knowing where I belong or what I should do next.
Can you help me remember how to smile
I need someone to remind me of the little joys in life and help me find happiness again.
Make it somehow all seem worthwhile
I need to find meaning and purpose in my life, and feel like my efforts are not in vain.
How on earth did I get so jaded
I feel like I have lost my youthful optimism and joy, and become cynical and bitter.
Life's mystery seems so faded
I feel like life has lost its magic and wonder, and everything seems dull and uninspiring.
I can go where no one else can go
I have the ability to explore and discover new paths in life that others may not have the courage or drive to pursue.
I know what no one else knows
I have unique knowledge and experience that can help me make wise and insightful decisions.
Here I am just drownin' in the rain
I feel overwhelmed and helpless, like I am caught in a stormy and chaotic situation.
With a ticket for a runaway train
I am living a reckless and dangerous life, taking unnecessary risks and making poor choices.
Everything is cut and dry
Everything seems overly simplistic and predictable, lacking the complexity and nuance that makes life interesting.
Day and night, earth and sky
I feel like everything in life is black and white, with no shades of gray or room for ambiguity.
Somehow I just don't believe it
I feel skeptical and distrustful of everything around me, unable to fully trust or have faith in others.
Bought a ticket for a runaway train
I have made choices that have put me on a dangerous and self-destructive path in life.
Like a madman laughin' at the rain
I am behaving irrationally and recklessly, taking pleasure in my own self-destructive behavior.
Little out of touch, little insane
I feel disconnected from reality and unable to make rational decisions or control my own behavior.
Just easier than dealing with the pain
I am choosing to avoid my problems and escape my pain rather than facing them head on and working through them.
Runaway train never comin' back
I feel like there is no turning back from the path of destruction that I have embarked upon.
Runaway train tearin' up the track
I am causing damage and destruction wherever I go, leaving a trail of chaos and destruction in my wake.
Runaway train burnin' in my veins
I am consumed with a passion for destruction and self-harm, unable to escape my own self-destructive impulses.
Runaway but it always seems the same
Despite my attempts to escape or change my life, I always end up back in the same place, repeating the same patterns of behavior and self-destruction.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Pirner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Natelongers
The fact that this is not on iTunes should be considered a crime
@albertm6290
This was even removed to my spotify π
@Natelongers
@@albertm6290 ππΌSpotify π
@rhs6427
Would love to hear them sing this now (year 2023). Charlieβs voice is epic ππΌ
@michaelpalmer5351
We've been to the Year 2023!
@gerardwaymad
awesome song i miss busted :(
@iluvcaptaindougwash
i'm still in love with Charlie :D <3
@WorldOfKora
Charlie auditioned for Busted with this song.. πΆ
@arisbendanillo1425
13 years me here!!!!!runawat train!!!!la!!la!!la!!!
@sH-ys9es
Runaway train never coming back.