Lyrics
She was 18 when she ran away
She left home at 18 years old.
Packed up everything in a duffle bag
She packed all her belongings in a duffle bag.
Her best friend picked her up in her dad's red truck
Her friend drove her away in her father's red truck.
And they left the state
They left their home state.
They're heading west now
They are traveling westward.
City of angels calling out
Los Angeles, often referred to as the City of Angels, is attracting her.
Her bright eyes ain't seen nothing yet
She's excited, curious, and inexperienced.
And she doesn't know a broken heart she hasn't met
She hasn't faced significant emotional pain yet.
But she dreamt about her name across the marquee
She dreams of fame and recognition in the entertainment industry.
Said they'll be lining up just to see me
She believes people will line up to see her perform.
I hate to break it to you but it won't be easy
Someone warns her that achieving her dreams won't be easy.
Don't lose yourself, she said
Advice to maintain her identity amidst challenges.
Don't let me
A plea not to lose herself in pursuit of her dreams.
It's been a year since they moved away
It has been a year since they left.
Seasons never change in L.A.
Life in L.A. feels unchanging.
The way you dress, the things you say
Her appearance, speech, and preferences might not fit in.
The ones you want around never stay
Those she desires to stay tend to leave.
He got his first call early on so she
He received an opportunity in the entertainment industry.
Looked him in the eyes and said "I'm happy for you"
She expressed happiness for him despite her own desires.
Deep down that's all she ever wanted
Her deepest wish was for his success.
But he's the one who got it
Despite her dreams, he's the one who succeeded.
But she dreamt about her name across the marquee
Reiteration of her aspirations for fame and recognition.
Said they'll be lining up just to see me
Belief that people will eagerly anticipate her performances.
I hate to break it to you but it won't be easy
A warning about the difficulty she'll face in achieving her dreams.
Don't lose yourself, she said
A reminder not to lose herself in the pursuit of success.
Don't let me
A plea not to let her lose her sense of self.
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