Run, run, running on empty Racing on adrenaline Clamoring to fill the void Turbulence I've got to avoid Simmering in self-pity Thinking is my enemy Peacefulness I wish I knew Reality's become unglued Gunshot smoke! A cloud of dust, pursuit of fantasy Imaginary finish lines, the thrill of the chase On your mark, get set, let's go, yeah, come escape with me Full sprint 'til we're weary, whoa, the thrill of the chase Fuel my animosity With caffeine and nicotine Seek some semblance of reason When my truth's stranger than fiction Wallowing inside my head The sign says go, but I see red Comfortable depravity Living in monotony Gunshot smoke! A cloud of dust, pursuit of fantasy Imaginary finish lines, the thrill of the chase On your mark, get set, let's go, yeah, come escape with me Full sprint 'til we're weary, whoa, the thrill of the chase Gunshot smoke! A cloud of dust, pursuit of fantasy Imaginary finish lines Gunshot smoke! A cloud of dust, pursuit of fantasy Imaginary finish lines, the thrill of the chase On your mark, get set, let's go, yeah, come escape with me Full sprint 'til we're weary, whoa, the thrill of the chase The thrill of the chase