They call it endless summer, but it’s the worst I’ve ever had

I’ve been huffing gasoline in by best friend’s trans am

Life in this town ain’t as easy as it seems

It eats up your whole heart and spits away your dreams

I can hardly think about it, you know it only brings me down

I’ve been working scrubbing dishes at the diner downtown

I’m saving up my money, gonna take a greyhound

Load my back with what is needed, and I’ll never settle down

“Come on, baby” say the visions in my head

Another night in this town and I’ll be the walking dead

Maybe my dreams turn to burdens instead

But I’m only 17, I’m headed for the sun, and I’m getting out of here while I’m young enough to run

They’re all masters with your roots down and all shadows when in flight

I’ll make very breath a prayer, make every word a fight

Ignore every sign of failure even though I’m sure I might

I’m 17 so please let’s blow this town tonight

“Come on, baby” say the visions in my head

Another night in this town and I’ll be the walking dead

Maybe my dreams turn to burdens instead

But I’m only 17, I’m headed for the sun, and I’m getting out of here while I’m young enough to run

I’ll roam this whole world over ‘til the angels take me home

The only things that matter are the ones you do alone

My journey will be endless, my voice will shake your bones

Or at least I’ll have a story this world has never known

“Come on, baby” say the visions in my head

Another night in this town and I’ll be the walking dead

Maybe my dreams turn to burdens instead

But I’m only 17, I’m headed for the sun, and I’m getting out of here while I’m young enough to run