Runaway Son Lyrics by Mike Oldfield

Runaway Son

Good sister, wont you let me in?
Im in need of some warmth and shelter.
Its a hard luck story, dont know where to begin.
Ive been riding on lifes helter-skelter.


Save me, holy mother, please, save me!
I got a heart of gold.


[ chorus 1 ]

And for your love Id go hungry and thirsty.
I need a saviour and youre the one.
I throw myself into the arms of mercy.
Theres still hope for the runaway son.


My good father, he say to me:
"better come back to your senses.
Theres an empty bottle lying on the floor
And its undermined your defences."


Save me, holy mother, please, save me!
I got a heart of gold.


[ repeat chorus 1 ]

[ repeat chorus 1 ]

Good brother, show me how to get home.
Ive been walking in the backyard of satan.
Im so stubborn that Ill never give in,
But now my hearts cold and aching.


Save me, holy mother, please, save me!
I got a heart of gold.


[ chorus 2 ]

And for your love Id go hungry and thirsty.
I need a saviour and youre the one.
I throw myself into the arms of mercy.
Salvation for the runaway son.


Save me, holy mother, please, save me!
I got a heart of gold.


[ repeat chorus 1 ]

[ repeat chorus 2 ]