Never Shout Never Follow

You say we're both little people and you like it that way
But in time I'm gonna put this body to shame
Grow old, wear 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 Midwest town is gonna miss you
Just go ahead and work it out, but first come on and let it out
Scream and shout and tell everybody that you're gonna leave

In about one year you'll have it all figured out
These big city dreams 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 Midwest town is gonna miss you
Just go ahead and work it out, but first come on and let it out
Scream and shout and tell everybody that you're gonna leave

Me again, oh, so casually
Would 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 Midwest town is gonna miss you