According to Don Dokken, “The inspiration for the lyrics came from what seems to me to be an uncertain world these days. It’s an up-tempo Rokker as are many on the album [Heaven Comes Down, to be released on October 27, 2023]. I don’t know what the future holds for our world, so I decided to take a...
[Verse 1]
I'm a fugitive from life
I've been running for some time
Can't you just leave me alone?
Let me die upon this throne
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Time keeps slipping by
Can't keep track of time
Everyone is gone
[Chorus 1]
I'm a fugitive from life
I've been running for too long
I'm a fugitive from life
I've been running for too long
[Verse 2]
I'm a fugitive from life
I've been running for some time
Tried to find some peace of mind
Your objections are not kind
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I know it's hard to show it
Set me free, why don't ya?
Guide me to a better place
[Chorus 2]
I'm a fugitivе from life
I've been running for too long
I'm a fugitive from lifе
I've been running for some time
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
I'm a fugitive from life
I've been running for too long
Can't you just leave me alone?
Let me die upon this throne
Fugitive was written by Don Dokken & BJ Zampa.
Fugitive was produced by Don Dokken & Bill Palmer.