[Enhanced Stereo] [Proper Mixing] [Intro – Fast four-on-the-floor drums, tambourine, punchy horns] [Verse 1] I tried to walk away, said I’d be just fine Told myself I’d never cross that line But each step I took felt heavier than truth My heart was screaming louder than my youth You looked so strong when you closed that door And I swore I wouldn’t beg no more But every night without you pulls me through Now I’m running — yeah, I’m running back to you [Pre-Chorus] I told my pride to pack its bags Let my foolish words turn into cracks This time I know what I must do... [Chorus – Big vocal hook, full horn section] I ran back to you Through the rain and the lies I tore down my pride Just to look in your eyes I ran back to you Like I never let go Like I always knew You were home, heart and soul [Break – Instrumental horn riff with tambourine and clapping rhythm] [Verse 2] I remember the way you said my name Soft like a record skipping in the rain I chased the world, but it left me blue Now all I want is another chance with you I see your light at the end of this road No more running from what I should’ve known You gave your love so brave and true And now I’m here — right back in front of you [Pre-Chorus] Forget the past, let’s make it new I’m not too proud to say “I need you” I’m not too blind to see it through [Chorus – Repeat with more emotion and vocal harmony] I ran back to you Through the rain and the lies I tore down my pride Just to look in your eyes I ran back to you Like I never let go Like I always knew You were home, heart and soul [Bridge – Dramatic key change, string swells, tambourine shake] I was a fool to let you go But I won’t leave you standing alone I crossed that line, I paid my dues Now take my hand — I ran back to you [Final Chorus – Full band, call-and-response vocals] I ran back to you Through the cold and the fire No lie, no fear Just the truth and desire I ran back to you No more games, no more pain You're my rhythm and rhyme You're the spark in my flame [Outro – Horns echo the melody, fade with soft backing vocals:] "I ran... back to you..."
