Discover the story of the song > Small Town Boy – Paradise Lost

The lyrics describe a young man who leaves his home with all his belongings in a small black case, feeling sad and lonely. He believes that he won't find the love and answers he's looking for at home, and he feels like he's always been pushed around and talked about in his small town. The chorus repeats the phrase "run away, turn away" as he contemplates leaving his old life behind and starting anew. The bridge encourages him to cry and let out his emotions, while the outro repeats the chorus once more.