Lyrics

Could it be the memory
Of how and what life used to be
Just got to me, somehow
A simple life on the farm
An honest day can do no harm
Sounds good to me right now
I’m not buying what you're selling
Might be good, but there’s no telling
City life is not compelling me
I took a chance I was wrong
And girl, it’s been way too long
Since we’ve talked, honestly, baby
I’m not much on city life
I’ve had my fill of neon lights
This ain’t the kind of life I want to lead
You might call this paradise
But parking lots and muggy nights
And people just as far as you can see
I’ve got to tell you, girl, that’s not for me
Baby, I can’t breathe
I know that your reality
Is concrete roads for scenery
But that’s bad for me
I’ve got to have open space
Rolling hills, no toxic waste
Can’t you see, Darling
I was born and bred this way
Crystal lakes and dirt highways
Take me to a place I long to be
Are you hearing what I’m saying
Listen now, I’m not playing
Can’t you hear those back hills calling me
Baby, I’m not much on city life
I’ve had my fill of neon lights
This ain’t the kind of life I want to lead
You might call this paradise
But parking lots and muggy nights
And people just as far as you can see
I’ve got to tell you, girl, that’s not for me
Baby, I can’t breathe
Now it’s been so long since I’ve been home
And I don’t want to live alone
But I can’t take this crazy life no more
You know I want you by side
It’s up to you, girl, to decide
As for me, I guess you know my mind
Let me show you paradise
Come with me now, don’t think twice
I’ll take you to a place you’ve never seen
We can trade these city lights
For good old-fashioned country nights
And skies so big and bright you won’t believe
It’s time to go, so decide
Just pack a bag, and we’ll say goodbye
And leave this crazy city life behind.
Baby, I can’t breathe, baby, I can’t breathe