la wasn't what i signed up for
and i don't wanna be such a downer
life is never what you think
'cause the city don't got no breathing space
i'm here on a whim swimming in the same place
outta my mind and the spiritual vibe
is draining the life out of my face
lost nine pounds in a week 'cause i got stressed
facetime my mom in the doctor's office
i just wanna lay low for once
but not that low 'cause i know myself
and that i won't ever get up again
i let go but not that much because
coming close to my dreams is just not
and chicago is calling my name now
thank god for a place like home
and i'm blocking the memories out now
till they grow dim and old
'cause the city don't got no breathing space
i'm here on a whim swimming in the same place
outta my mind and the spiritual vibe
is draining the life out of my face
lost nine pounds in a week 'cause i got stressed
facetime my mom in the doctor's office
i just wanna lay low for once
but not that low 'cause i know myself
and that i won't ever get up again
i let go but not that much because
coming close to your dreams is just not
i'm not gonna make the same mistakes
i'm not in a hurry to make any new friends 'cause
all the ones taught me that it's gold
just sit and watch a move with someone you love so