Maybe I'll pack up my shit in the back of my car In the middle of the night, leave without goodbye Howl like a dog at the Moon, who's afraid of the light Blood in my mouth, anger in my eyes Maybe I'll find a quiet place to die alone Maybe I'm scared 'cause I finally realized That your hometown doesn't want you around The people who were strangers are suddenly impressed Oh, I know now that if you step out No one's gonna doubt you like your family and your friends They'll believe in you when it's easy to Maybe I'll send back a note with the words of this song And a picture of Spain or somewhere else I've been Build a little shack on the coast overlooking the waves On the edge of a cliff, keep it secret Maybe I'll find a quiet place to die alone Maybe I'm running 'cause I finally realized That your hometown doesn't want you around The people who were strangers are suddenly impressed Oh, I know now that if you step out No one's gonna doubt you like your family and your friends They'll believe in you when it's easy to So save your money, or piss it away The bastard child and patron saint are opposites alike When the return from where they came You could hit the road or choose to stay They'll probably hate you anyway Just be the best you can, don't you dare make one mistake 'Cause if you do, your hometown won't want you around The people at your shows are the ones you'll have to beg Said I know now that when you step out No one's gonna judge you like your family and your friends They'll abandon you when it's convenient to