The Temptations - Runaway Child, Running Wild Lyrics

[Verse 1: Dennis Edwards]You played hooky from schoolAnd you can't go out to play, yeahMama said for the rest of the weekIn your room you gotta stay, yeahNow you feel like the whole world's pickin' on you(Now you feel like the whole world's pickin' on you)But deep down inside you know it ain't trueYou've been punished 'cause your motherWants to raise you the right way, yeahBut you don't care'Cause you already made up your mindYou want to run away, yeahYou're on your way[Chorus: The Temptations & (Dennis Edwards)]Run away child, running wild(Run away child, running wild)Better come back home(Better come back home)Where you belong(Where you belong)[Verse 2: The Temptations]Roaming through the cityGoing nowhere fastYou're on your own at lastHey, it's getting late, where will you sleepGettin' kinda hungryYou forgot to bring something to eatOh, lost with no money, you start to cryBut remember you left homeWanting to be grownSo dry your weepin' eyesSiren screamin' down, neon light is flickin'You want your mamaAh, there's nothing for youYou're frightened and confusedI want my mamaBut she's much too far awayShe can't hear a word you sayYou heard some frightening news on the radioAbout little boys running away from homeAnd their parents don't see them no moreYou want to hitch a ride and go homeBut your mama told you never trust a strangerAnd you don't know which way to goStreets are dark and desertedNot a sound nor sign of lifeHow you long to hear your mother's voice'Cause you're lost and aloneBut remember you make the choice, oh[Chorus: The Temptations]Runaway child, running wildBetter go back home where you belong, hey hey heyRun away child, running wildBetter go back home where you belong[Bridge: Dennis Edwards & (The Temptations)]You're lost in this great big city(Go back home where you belong)Not one familiar face, ain't it a pity?(Go back home where you belong)Oh, runaway child, running wildYou better go back home where you belong, oh yeah[Outro: Dennis Edwards]Mama, mama please come and see about meOh, but she's much too far awayShe can't hear a word you sayI want my mamaOh, you're frightened and confusedWhich way will you choose?