You say we're both little people and you like it that way   But in time I'm gonna put this body to shame (and grow old)   Wear a suit like my old man   Pack up all my things and get my ass outta town      We've got it good   Whether you like this town or not   I know it's small but with a big head   it's bound to get hot   In the summer   But the summer is a bummer   If you can't leave   This pathetic excuse for a town      That holds all your memories   A lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams   To be anywhere but here   But baby anywhere is away from me      If you got it all figured out   Then what is there to shout about   This midwest town is gonna miss you   Just go ahead and work it out   But first come on and let it out   Scream it shout tell everybody how your gunna leave      In about one year you'll have it all figured out   These big city dream are what you're about   Walking like strangers among these states   Only time will tell how long I can wait      We've got it good   Whether you like this town or not   I know it's small but with a big head   it's bound to get hot   In the summer   But the summer is a bummer   If you can't leave   This pathetic excuse for a town      That holds all your memories   A lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams   To be anywhere but here   But baby anywhere is away from me      If you got it all figured out   Then what is there to shout about   This midwest town is gunna miss you   Just go ahead and work it out   But first come on and let it out   Scream it shout tell everybody how your gunna leave      Me again oh so casually   Did you take the hit for me or the home team      If you got it all figured out   Then what is there to shout about   This midwest town is gonna miss you