Running Back lyrics

I thought I'd give it up for good,

Cause none of my actions are understood.

I thought I'd really leave,

And my coming back's something you'd never perceive.

I thought I'd make it;

Yes, I really thought I'd make it,

But then you smiled, you didn't rile me,

Now I'm running back

Running, running back.

I saw a vision of a love long deceased

And a chilly wind coming from East.

I know I can say I did my best,

But there were no more warm winds from the West.

Still I thought I'd make it;

Yes, I really thought I'd make it,

But then you smiled, you didn't rile me,

Now I'm running back

Running, running back.

I thought you'd never be missed,

And I really believed we'd never share another kiss.

And I thought for the last time I'd touched your hand,

But your love draws me back like quicksand.

Still I thought I'd make it;

Yes, I really thought I'd make it,

But then you smiled, you didn't rile me,

Now I'm running back

Running, running back.

And now I'm coming yes home.

I'm coming home.

• Artist:Van Der Graaf Generator
• Album:The Aerosol Grey Machine 1969