I was thinking about Jonah the other day. We were reading from his book in the Bible and the story struck me from a different point of view. This time, rather than a third party, I became Jonah (a position I unfortunately have played many times in my life.) Well anyway, I could only imagine how a modern day conversation between Jonah and God might have gone. Adding some of my own frustrations along the way, these lyrics below are the result of the thought process. It is now actually a song, but I'm only posting the lyrics for now.
Run Away
You walked in smiling ear to ear
you say that you got good news
so I'm ready to hear
Then you share your news with me
instead of delighted, I despise it
I'm green with jealousy
Oh it makes me wanna run away
It makes me wanna run away
no matter what you say
I don't wanna be here anyway.
The feelings cold as I head for the door
I can't understand why I'm left out to dry
while the cold rain pours.
Oh it makes me wanna run away
It makes me wanna run away
no matter what you say
I don't wanna be here anyway.
I said it makes me wanna run
but that's hard to do
when everything I need happens to be
all wrapped up in you
Why do I run away
why do I run away
no matter what I say
I need to be right here today.
Blessings,
Derek
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