[verse 1]
Every day struggle being trapped in this bubble
Other places I'd rather be, I can think of a couple
Definition of desolate, isolation is definite
If I had an occupation life wouldn't be decadent
But it is what it is, coping best as I can
Sleepless nights are now common, busy scheming a plan
Dreaming of other lands away from this barren oasis
Scared of being like them, am I becoming complacent
Blending in more as each day passes
Where's the inspiration that's known for lighting fire under asses
Point me in that direction, need to escape
Afraid it's too late, has my talent wasted away
Love where I'm from, it's where my heart lies
But the unknown's exactly where my future resides
Always knew one day, I might outgrow
And that day is here now, so it's time that I go

[hook]
It's cold in Ohio tonight
Our dreams keeping us warm
It's cold in Ohio tonight
Deep in our soul where the feeling is born
It's cold in Ohio tonight
Our dreams keeping us warm
It's cold in Ohio tonight
It's cold in Ohio tonight

[verse 2]
See so many people busy settling down
Calling it a life while I'm still trying to figure mine out
Marriage, kids, careers, buying a house
Think I'm glad I'm not them but then I'm having my doubts
I'm the guy who's been gone for 3 years, chasing a dream
They buy the illusion really it's not at all what it seems
Have more debt than I care to admit
Spend money I don't have on things I don't need and it's getting harder to quit
Don't get me wrong, I've done some really cool shit
Experienced more than what a normal life would typically get
But stories get old, and they fade away
Pessimistic thoughts in the back of my mind, hoping that's where they stay
Love where I'm from, it's where my heart lies
But the unknown's exactly where my future resides
Always knew one day, I might outgrow
And that day is here now, so it's time that I go

[bridge]2x
What I'm looking for can't be found here
So I'm moving on but where is unclear
Like my good friend said, see
It's a good place to be from, just not a good place to...be
What I'm looking for can't be found here
So I'm moving on but where is unclear
Like my good friend said, see
It's a good place to be from, just not a good place to...be

[verse 3]
Just a kid from the Midwest trying my best
To make it before my body and mind give in to the stress
I don't hate this place though, far from it in fact
But the truth is this small town is holding me back
Love where I'm from, it's where my heart lies
But the unknown's exactly where my future resides
Always knew one day, I might outgrow
And that day is here now, so it's time that I go