I know that look in your eyes I know you want a bigger life You say that road looks paved in gold But baby, that story's so old This town ain't fancy or loud but every dream don't need a crowd To make it real Don't go chasing things that shine Don't trade your heart for a headline They'll show you stars and take your skin You'll end up right back where you've been Don't go, don't go (Don't drink the cool-aid) It ain't all it appears to be... Don't go, don't go They'll trick you, abuse you And leave you for dead, you see Get the idea outta your head (Get the idea outta your head) We've seen the boys who left last spring Came back here with not a single thing Their tired eyes and borrowed clothes And the stories they won't ever tell The city, it took their names Spit 'em out and snuffed their flames They got burned out Don't go chasing things that shine Don't trade your heart for a headline They'll show you stars and take your skin You'll end up right back where you've been Don't go, don't go (Don't drink the cool-aid) It ain't all it appears to be... Don't go, don't go They'll trick you, abuse you And leave you for dead, you see Get the idea outta your head (Get the idea outta your head) If you need more... I'll give you more A little house... with an old screen door A porch light burning... when you walk in A love that don't ask you to win Don't go, don't go (Don't drink the cool-aid) It ain't all it appears to be... Don't go, don't go They'll trick you, abuse you And leave you for dead, you see Get the idea outta your head (Get the idea outta your head) Don't go, don't go (Don't go, don't go) Don't go, don't drink the cool-aide Stay right here... with me
