Cover art for Running On Empty by Rosesleeves

Running On Empty

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Running On Empty Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Double down on the smoke
Untying knots in my harness
It was never your fault
That you cut open a darkness
Lump in my throat
See the fire fading
Lights off at home
You know you can’t stay here
A heart of stone
That slowly caved in
You’re on your own

[Chorus]
My heart’s in the ashtray
I found you in the driveway
Of my house, suitcase heavy
You’re running on empty
Afar in a bad state
Your mouth, covered in blood stains
No doubt you resent me
You’re running on empty

[Verse 2]
Ash on the sleeves of your coat
Clings when you feel the farthest
Every small glimpse of hope
Killеd by times you were hеartless
Still got open arms
I’d drive this car
Anywhere I had to
Just to get back
Where we were at
Took time but it’s the truth
I’m still untying knots in the darkness
Moments you’re gone I needed a harness
[Chorus]
My heart’s in the ashtray
I found you in the driveway
Of my house, suitcase heavy
You’re running on empty
Afar in a bad state
Your mouth, covered in blood stains
No doubt you resent me
You’re running on empty

[Bridge]
I know you feel hunted
You‘ll be your destruction
The road’s never ending
It’s so hard pretending
The cold isn’t hurting
Your old ways returning

[Chorus]
My heart’s in the ashtray
I found you in the driveway
Of my house, suitcase heavy
You’re running on empty
Afar in a bad state
Your mouth, covered in blood stains
No doubt you resent me
You’re running on empty
My heart’s in the ashtray
I found you in the driveway
Of my house, suitcase heavy
You’re running on empty
Afar in a bad state
Your mouth, covered in blood stains
No doubt you resent me
You’re running on empty
[Outro]
My heart’s in the ashtray
I found you in the driveway
Of my house, suitcase heavy
You’re running on empty

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Release Date
July 7, 2023
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