Big city dreams
You say we're both little people and you like it that wayBut in time I'm gonna put this body to shame (grow old)Wear a suit like my old manPack up all my things and get my ass outta town
We've got it goodWhether you like this town or notI know it's small but with a big headit's bound to get hotIn the summerBut the summer is a bummerIf you can't leaveThis pathetic excuse for a town
That holds all your memoriesA lifetime of crushes and your broken dreamsTo be anywhere but hereBut baby anywhere is away from me
And ooh, hooIf you got it all figured outThen what is there to shout aboutThis midwest town is gonna miss youOooooohJust go ahead and work it outBut first come on and let it outScream it shout tell everybody that your gonna leave
In about one year you'll have it all figured outThese big city dreams are what you're aboutWalking like strangers among these statesOnly time will tell how long I can wait
We've got it goodWhether you like this town or notI know it's small but with a big headit's bound to get hotIn the summerBut the summer is a bummerIf you can't leaveThis pathetic excuse for a town
That holds all your memoriesA lifetime of crushes and your broken dreamsTo be anywhere but hereBut baby anywhere is away from me
And ooh, hooIf you got it all figured outThen what is there to shout aboutThis midwest town is gonna miss youOooooohJust go ahead and work it outBut first come on and let it outScream it shout tell everybody that your gonna leave
Me again oh so casuallyDid you take the hit for me or the home team
If you got it all figured outThen what is there to shout aboutThis midwest town is gonna miss you