It started some years ago - when the grownups were hunting me I knew, I couldn't struggle - against them The performance principle - is crushing me to death I want to shake it off - I want to runaway I try to hide away in dreams - but reality frightens me Can't find no exit - no chance to runaway I try to hide away in love - because I know it helps me out... To have a girl who helps me, helps me runaway There's no reason to stay - my life seems to be a runaway... I try to hide away in bars - but all they want is money And so I have one more reason, reason to runaway The performance principle - is crushing me to death I want to shake it off - I want to runaway There's no reason to stay - my life seems to be a runaway