[Verse 1] I’m a country boy at heart Lookin’ for a fresh start Left my little town of Mendocino Drove my vintage pickup down a dusty road Just to see what might unfold That old girl climbed the cliffs along Route One I looked out at the ocean blue Kept thinkin’ ‘bout me and you [Chorus] I was ok till I got to L.A. Neon lights flashin’ in my face Got lost in a crowd I couldn’t name Felt a million miles away I was ok till I got to L.A. [Verse 2] Rolled in just about dark City hummin’, hittin’ hard Headlights streamin’ like a river Hollywood sign up in the hills Didn’t give me no kind of thrill Just a reminder I don’t belong here Smog and noise and endless streets Ain’t no place for a soul like me [Chorus] I was ok till I got to L.A. Too many people, none who stayed No one lookin’ you in the eye Just passin’ by, passin’ by I was ok till I got to L.A. [Bridge] I thought I’d find somethin’ new But all I found was missin’ you A little town, a quiet night Stars that actually shine [Verse 3] Turned that truck back north again White lines hummin’ like a friend Felt my heart start breathin’ Ocean breeze and open sky Brought a tear back to my eye That’s the life I believe in [Final Chorus] I was ok once I left L.A. Left those neon lights to fade Found my way back to who I am Right where I began Yeah I was lost, but now I see Home was always waitin’ on me I was ok once I left L.A. [Outro] I’m a country boy at heart Now I know just where you are And where I’m meant to be
