Woken by the sound
Of a rushing SUV
The flames were all around
As far as you could see
He didn't have much time
He'd never felt this heat before
And the neighbour shouted down
As he struggled out that door
Run, take all you have and run
Run, take all you have and run
He grabbed a couple things
So the children wouldn't cry
He said everything is good, dear
The first of many lies
He couldn't find the cat
Started shouting out his name
And when he didn't come
He felt the first punch of that blaze
Run, take all you have and run
Run, take all you have and run
A school hall after dark
He slept under the lights
With a thousand other hearts
Fighting a thousand other fights
Started counting out those things
For which he didn't have the time
His mother's diamond ring
That dress he bought his bride
Run, take all you have and run
Run, take all you have and run
The reporter laid it out
The neighbourhood was gone
He struggled with the grief
And what he could have done
But as he held his lover's hand
With his daughter by his side
He realised everything he needs
Made it out with him that night
