[Verse 1]
I heard there’s a light, that never goes out
Out of town, with my head, up in the clouds
Yeah I’ve been beat down, got my feet on ground
Made it out, please don’t fail me now

My whole life I been a jerk, driving me berserk
Not in control of my fate, instead I was coerced
I made some mistakes, but the only way to get it to work
Is to rebuild, after you take it apart first

We only call bitches bitches cuz we were once victims
Caught in some cynicism, hard to handle criticism
Damn, I thought I had it all figured out
Until the day I realized, that I had no clout

Then I had no doubt, it was time to start over
Cold war soldier, with a chip on his shoulder
Staying bitter was easier than letting you go
And I’m letting you know, I’m no longer comatose

Thought I overdosed on various tranquilizers
Finally stabilized I, made it out of Ohio (ohia)
They said if you tried to lift it, you’d probably break your back
That’s why this is the fist time I’ve tried to escape here, Jack

[Hook]
Flew the nest, hit the road
Figured 23 was the perfect time to go
Leaving behind everything that I’ve ever known
For the first time I feel I’m in control

Flew the nest, headed towards the sky
Even if I die, I’ll hold my up head high
Cuz damnit I tried, kiss you goodbye
You may never see me again cuz I’m leaving tonight


[Verse 2]
There’s still a light out there, I call it my home
Even though I’m Via Chicago and leavin my folks
Unresolved issues I leave in my scope
Times I failed and choked with my dreams and my hopes,

Traded stability for uncertainty, and certainly
Just getting started, far from curtains for me
All the former loves that went and deserted me
It hurt me deep, but stronger after surgery

I’ve been knocked down before, it’ll happen again
It’s what makes us men, a change in environment
Life sunk my plans, like Poseidon
Taking my chance, a change of assignments

Felt like something bigger, had a plan for me
Shrouded in misery, by a bigger man than me
But that’s history, something in here changed me
So I busted open that window and became free