Fugitive
Halford Lyrics

A desert moon is rising
The night is setting upon, and everything is getting bleak and dark.

Down that road's a distant place
There's a faraway destination waiting, which the singer needs to reach.

A home where I have run from
The place is not something the singer proudly associates with, and running away is the best option.

A town where I can't show my face
The artist is not welcome in the town, and he feels like he's an outcast.

I put myself before you
Selfishness took over, and the artist prioritized his interests before someone else's.

I should have known where that would lead
The singer regrets his decision and its consequences, realizing where that decision led him.

No one had to possess me
The singer feels no one owns him, making his actions independent.

And make me into what you need
Nobody has the power to shape the artist into what they need or want, nor the right to influence his life.

Ride on fugitive Running low Lone life as a renegade Riding on
The artist is now a fugitive, running low on resources, and there's no other way but to keep going on as a lone, lawless renegade.

I won't become that empty
The artist promises to maintain who he is and not become empty, hollow, or lose himself during his journey.

I'm too elusive for you to find
The singer is untraceable, and nobody will ever find him, making him elusive.

So you can't wait forever
The artist is aware that people are looking for him, but nobody can wait eternally to capture him.

I'll never be the one to hide
The singer promises to remain a fugitive on the go, never taking shelter for an extended period or becoming dormant.

I found myself in solace
After the betrayal and the escape, the singer finds himself in a place of comfort and peace, where he gets his mind straight.

I am the friend you never had
Despite being a fugitive, the singer possesses qualities that no one else has, making him a good friend in other circumstances.

You vowed to be a stranger
Somebody close to the artist turned their back, vowing to remain as a stranger for the rest of their life.

As I keep walking on my back
The artist moves forward, further away from his past, resolute over his decision and action.

And though my best is left intact It's so much harder coming back
Despite his best intentions, coming back and reclaiming what the singer once had is a difficult task.

Ride on fugitive Running low Long life as a renegade Riding on And on Ride on fugitive Running low Long life as a renegade Riding on
Reiteration that once you're a fugitive, you're always a fugitive, and the singer will stay on his path as long as he lives.