Discover the story of the song > Running Away – Hoobastank

The song is telling a story about a protagonist who feels like his partner is avoiding him and running away. He feels like he has given a lot to their relationship and just wants the truth from his partner. He questions whether it's something he's done wrong or if it's just his partner who is scared to face the truth. The chorus repeats the question of why his partner would run away and leaves the protagonist feeling helpless to change the situation.