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 night after night, she lies awake and looks at the stars

 she's dreaming of the elegant bars

 the ocean and convertible cars

 and day after day she dreams about running away

 'cause every moment feels just the same

 as the one that just floated away

 so when you're ready, let me know

 i'll meet you by the side of the road

 i'll pack up all my things and we'll go

 'cause i'm not leaving you behind

 it was really just a matter of time

 'til you came around and made up your mind, made up your mind

 there's a 10:15 that leaves to LA

 we could be there in a couple of days

 get lost in the metropolan maze

 but don't tell your folks, we'll send a postcard from the road

 trade in the desert for an oceanfront home

 sing karaoke to the burning of Rome

 so when you're ready, let me know

 i'll meet you by the side of the road

 i'll pack up all my things and we'll go

 'cause i'm not leaving you behind

 it was really just a matter of time

 'til you came around and made up your mind, made up your mind

 you know there's something more, and baby, so do i ...

 now day after day, she dreams about leaving LA

 she can't imagine how she can stay

 caught up in this metropolan haze

 so when you're ready, let me know

 i'll meet you by the side of the road

 i'll pack up all my things and we'll go

 i think i might be leaving you behind

 it was really just a matter of time

 until i came around and made up my mind