Michael V. Doane You Better Run lyrics

She can't take the pain

of watching him deteriorate.

His hands spin the chair around

but his feet don't touch the ground.

The doctor said "time's running out."

His lips keep moving but no sounds coming out.

"Doctor? Wasn't it yesterday..

when you said he would be ok?"

Yes, you did. I know you did.

Yes, you did. I know you did!

Times doesn't wait for anyone.

It shoots you out like a loaded gun.

And it's not very pretty to those who wait

so you better run.

Time takes a baby and make him old.

And you don't get what they promised

when you do what you're told.

The yellow light turns red, if you walk slow

so you better run.

She's alone in the house now

but there's a pill to help her out.

The noise he made cooking is gone.

Now who's gonna mow the lawn?


She cried to me "I'm not ready for this."

He's only 73, he's just a kid."

"Oh Mommy Dear, please don't cry.

He needs you to be strong this time."

Yes he does. Just because.

Yes he does. Do it because..

Times doesn't wait for anyone.

It shoots you out like a loaded gun.

And it's not very pretty to those who wait

so you better run.

Time takes a baby and make him old.

And you don't get what they promised

when you do what you're told.

The yellow light turns red, if you walk slow

so you better run.

"Daddy? Let's turn your radio on.

We can try to find your favorite song by Merle or Willie.

Daddy? Go ahead and turn it up loud.

The nurse ain't gonna mind anyhow - if it's Merle or Willie."

Turn it up. Just because.

Turn it up. Daddy, because...