Why I Left

I gave up just about everything For a lofty goal of chasing my dreams To me it was obvious, no contest But they don't understand why I left In a ceiling city, you only go so far I'm tired of pounding the pavement 'Stead of surfing the stars Destined for more, I won't settle for less Why can't they understand why I left I left the west coast alone Never looked back once Because I know The future doesn't live behind you or me It's what lies ahead, that sets us free I'm not like them so they shut me out I have dreams and they have doubt They feel safe nuzzled in their nest And can't understand why I left I left the west coast alone Never looked back once Because I know The future doesn't live behind you or me It's what lies ahead, that sets us free Shalalalala la la, mmm I took a risk, unafraid to fail The last 7 years, wind in my sails I have everything and nothing And no regrets And they still can't understand why I left No they still don't understand why I left I left the west coast alone Never looked back once Because I know The future doesn't live behind you or me It's what lies ahead, that sets us free Raised bathed in sunlight, loved and blessed So no one understands why I left Don't wanna follow in the footsteps of all the rest Wanna live my life and not second guess Wanna be remembered wanna be the best Can't understand why they don't understand Why I left Maybe one day you'll understand...