It Doesn't Get Any Better Anywhere Else

When I first saw the messages

I was stunned, couldn't believe my eyes

No one just walks away like that

After years pretending everything's fine

I wanna say before I forget

Hope you're good, hope you're getting by

When's the next time you'll be in town?

We'll hang out once or m-maybe twice

You're alright

You're alright

(Hello?)

I got your picture in my photo library

Don't ask where it came from

And if you ever change your mind about me

I'll be waiting with open arms

Every morning I wake up, heart swollen

And my head's in fight or flight

It's not fair what they say about you

No one cares that it's your real life

Oh, you're alright

You're alright

You're alright

Right

(Woo!)

I know it feels like it's all determined for you

It's not in the tea leaves, not on the cards, there is no fate

I remind myself of it everyday

We define ourselves with the choices that we make