[Instrumental Intro: Driving Rock Beat, Snappy Drums, Bright Guitar Riff, Punchy Bass]
[Verse 1]
Packed my thoughts in a paper bag
Tried to stay, but the signal lagged
Words got tangled, ties got tight
Something said it wasn’t right
Doors been creakin’, windows wide
Something shifted deep inside
No more waiting on the line
No more “maybe next time”
[Pre-Chorus]
It’s not anger, it’s not spite
Just a turning of the night
Clear as neon, loud and near
Time to disappear
[Chorus]
Oh, you know….
(I gotta go)
Just to be clear
(I’m outta here)
Oh, no doubt….
(It’s figured out)
No more fear
(I’m outta here)
[Instrumental Break: Guitar Solo, Rising Drum Fill]
[Verse 2]
Left a note on the kitchen wall
Said I tried, but that was all
Every road I ever knew
Leads me somewhere past the view
No more circles, no more stall
No more waiting for a call
Something better pulls ahead
Even if it’s never said
[Pre-Chorus]
It’s a line I’ve got to cross
Even if it means a loss
Every ending crystal clear
Whispers in my ear
[Chorus]
Oh, you know….
(I gotta go)
Just to be clear
(I’m outta here)
Oh, it shows….
(The feeling grows)
Nothing to fear
(I’m outta here)
[Bridge]
Not running away
Just running true
Not leaving you
Just leaving the view
Every step I take feels right
Cutting through the fading light
Nothing left to hold me near
Except this final tear
[Breakdown: Minimal Guitar + Echo Vocal]
Oh, you know…
(It’s time to go…)
Yeah… I know…
[Final Chorus]
Oh, you know….
(I gotta go)
Just to be clear
(I’m outta here)
Oh, it’s done….
(The line is gone)
Nothing here
(I’m outta here)
[Outro]
Bye-bye
(See ya later?)
Maybe…
(Bye-bye)
No more delay…
No more maybe…
Just goodbye…
[Final Hit: Hard Stop]
(Outta here)
From the album “Whatnot“