[Verse 1] My badge still on the chain Coffee ring, paper rain Spinning in a cubicle cage I traced a line to the stage Printer jams like a drum I hear the trumpet call me: come Tie goes loose, heart goes fast I’m not built to last like this [Pre-Chorus] One more clock tick Then I’m gone I’ve been ready All day long [Chorus] Run, run, paper tiger parade Run, run, I’m out of the maze Run, run, under the big top glow I was made for the road, you know (you know) Run, run, paper tiger parade Run, run, let the old place fade Run, run, I can finally breathe Catch me laughing as I leave (as I leave) [Verse 2] I left my keys by the tray Left the gray for a brighter day Out by the bus stop gate My whole life got lighter weight Someone honked like a snare A kid on a bike waved there The sky looked painted and new Like it knew what I’d do [Pre-Chorus] One more clock tick Then I’m gone I’ve been ready All day long [Chorus] Run, run, paper tiger parade Run, run, I’m out of the maze Run, run, under the big top glow I was made for the road, you know (you know) Run, run, paper tiger parade Run, run, let the old place fade Run, run, I can finally breathe Catch me laughing as I leave (as I leave) [Bridge] Call the ringmaster I’ve quit the cage Turn my fear Into front-page fame I’m not lost I’m on my way With a brass-band heart And a brand-new name [Final Chorus] Run, run, paper tiger parade Run, run, I’m out of the maze Run, run, under the big top glow I was made for the road, you know (you know) Run, run, paper tiger parade Run, run, let the old place fade Run, run, I can finally breathe Catch me laughing as I leave (as I leave)
