Thinking back, day at school Carving desks, acting cool Every night, lessons done Hit the streets, look for fun *Man said boy you'd better keep runnin' Don't show your face to the sun Live a life on the city streets Life on the run Life on the run Live a life on the run Out of school, work the line Didn't last long, couldn't keep time Heading out, city lights Make my way working all night (Repeat*)