You say we're both little people and you like it that way
But in time I'm gonna put this body to shame (and grow old)
Where a suit like my old man
Pack up all my things and get my ass out of town

We've got it good
Whether you like this town or not
I know it's small but with a big head
it's bound to get hot
In the summer
But the summer is a bummer
If you can't leave
This pathetic excuse for a town

That holds all your memories
A lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams
To be anywhere but here
But baby anywhere is away from me

If you got it all figured out
Then what is there to shout about
This mid-west town is gonna miss you
Just go ahead and work it out
But first come on and let it out
Scream it shout tell everybody how your gonna leave

In about one year you'll have it all figured out
These big city dream are what you're about
Walking like strangers among these states
Only time will tell how long I can wait

We've got it good
Whether you like this town or not
I know it's small but with a big head
it's bound to get hot
In the summer
But the summer is a bummer
If you can't leave
This pathetic excuse for a town

That holds all your memories
A lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams
To be anywhere but here
But baby anywhere is away from me

If you got it all figured out
Then what is there to shout about
This mid-west town is gonna miss you
Just go ahead and work it out
But first come on and let it out
Scream it shout tell everybody how your gonna leave

Me again oh so casually
Did you take the hit for me or the home team

If you got it all figured out
Then what is there to shout about
This mid-west town is gonna miss you



Lyrics submitted by pinkpantherjealousy

Track duration: 03:13


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    My Opinion:I love playing this
    on the piano.
    Its an extremely cutee song that
    always makes me smile.

    Christopher Drew Ingle is
    undeniably amazing(:
    Flag marisasaidhelloon May 07, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:what vid loves? love this song <3
    Flag monandamy7on April 29, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:well magneticheart;
    i compleatly agree
    i adore this song(:
    and Christofer
    did an amazing job with
    the acoustics, the video
    is outstanding as well
    Flag ChelseaCatastropheon January 19, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Can't believe no ones commented this yet!
    I love this song, my favourite never shout never song.
    It's so cute!
    I think it's about a guy who's girlfriend has these big ambitions of moving away and living in a big city and he doesn't want her to leave him behind.
    Flag magnetichearton September 28, 2008   Link

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