Things go from bad to worse for an ingenue named Janie. She flees Florida for New York after her father goes berserk, but finds herself falling right into the hands of the song’s speaker, an older man who sings her praises and is willing to give her nice things…if she gives him what he wants in retu...
[Verse 1]
It must have been my lucky Thursday
Your dad went on that spree
Before the crew put out the fires
You hopped a bus for NYC
Down in Tampa the future looked desperate and dark
Now you're the wonderwaif of Gramercy Park
[Chorus]
Who makes the morning fabulous?
Who says today's a fun day?
Why do I feel like sailing again?
Honey it's you—Janie Runaway
[Verse 2]
Let's grab some takeout from Dean and Deluca
A hearty gulping wine
You be the showgirl, I'll be Sinatra
Way back in '59
Sweetness in heels—look at you—in long black gloves
Come to old blue eyes tell me—who do you love?
[Chorus]
Who makes the traffic interesting?
Rescues a dreary Sunday
Who makes me feel like painting again?
Honey it's you—Janie Runaway
[Verse 3]
Let's plan a weekend alone together
Out to Binky's place
The sugar shack in Pennsylvania
Or would that be a federal case?
We'll take the Big Red—the Blazer—it's nice inside
And guess who's coming along for the ride
[Chorus]
Who has a friend named Melanie?
Who's not afraid to try new things?
Who gets to spend her birthday in Spain?
Possibly you—Janie Runaway
Who makes the morning fabulous?
Rescues a dreary Sunday
Who gets to spend her birthday in Spain?
Possibly you—Janie Runaway
Janie Runaway was written by Walter Becker & Donald Fagen.
Janie Runaway was produced by Walter Becker & Donald Fagen.
Steely Dan released Janie Runaway on Tue Feb 29 2000.