America

I took the first flight out

That I could find

To follow blind into the night

I broke my mothers mind

When I took flight

Oh land of the free, save me

America

So bright and free for me at seventeen

America, my dear

I break at the seams now

And I cry for you

I am an only child

It’s a subtle bind

To be the only one gone

I took the last train home

Leaned my head on the window

Oh land of the free, too brave for me

America

So bright and free for me at seventeen

America, my dear

I break at the seams now

America

So bright and free for me at seventeen

America, my dear

I break at the seams now

And I cry for you my dear

My dear

My dear