Ohio
Bowling For Soup Lyrics

She said she needed a break
The singer's partner asked for some time off from the relationship.

A little time to think
The partner wanted to take some time to reflect on the relationship.

But then she went to Cleveland
The partner went away to Cleveland for some reason.

With some guy named Leland
The partner went to Cleveland with a guy called Leland who she possibly met at a bank.

That she met at the bank
The partner possibly met Leland at a bank prior to their trip to Cleveland.

There's nothing wrong with Ohio
Ohio is a fine place to be, except for the snow and rain.

Except the snow and the rain
The weather patterns in Ohio are the only thing the singer doesn't like about Ohio.

I really like Drew Carey
The singer is a fan of comedian Drew Carey.

And I'd love to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The singer would love to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio.

So when your done doing whatever
The singer is addressing their partner who left, saying that after they are done with whatever they are doing now, they should remember where they came from.

And when your through doing whoever
The singer is warning their partner not to get too involved with another person while they are away.

You know Denton county will be right here waiting for you
The singer's hometown, Denton County will be waiting for their partner's return.

Come back to Texas
The singer wants their partner to come back to Texas.

It's just not the same since you went away
The singer is feeling the absence of their partner.

Before you lose your accent
The singer is worried that their partner might forget or lose her Southern accent.

And forget all about the Lone Star State
The singer is worried that their partner would forget about her Texas roots after spending time away in Cleveland.

There's a seat for you at the rodeo
The singer assures their partner that there is a spot reserved for them at the rodeo.

And I've got every slow dance saved
The singer is saying that they have saved every slow dance for their partner's return.

Besides the Mexican food sucks north of here anyways
The singer claims that the quality of Mexican food is not up to par north of Texas.

I think I made a mistake
The singer starts expressing a thought that they might have done something wrong in their relationship.

It's not that easy to take
The singer is finding it hard to come to terms with their partner's absence.

She went to make a deposit
The singer is referring to their partner's visit to the bank before leaving for Cleveland.

Then she cleaned out her closet
The singer is expressing their surprise at their partner taking all her things with her when she left.

Guess I'll sit here and wait
The singer is waiting for their partner to come back home.

For her to come back home (I wish she'd come back home)
The singer is expressing their strong wish for their partner to come back home.

It shouldn't take very long (so long, so long)
The singer is hoping that their partner's return won't take too long.

I bet she misses the sunrise
The singer is guessing that their partner might miss watching the sunrise in Texas.

And Mrs. Baird's fruit pies
The singer is saying that their partner might miss Mrs. Baird's fruit pies, which are a local favorite in Texas.

But I could be wrong
The singer is acknowledging that they might be wrong and their partner might not miss these things at all.

Troy Aikman wants you back
The singer is jokingly mentioning NFL quarterback Troy Aikman wanting their partner back in Texas.

Willy Nelson wants you back
The singer is jokingly mentioning musician Willie Nelson wanting their partner back in Texas.

Nasa wants you back
The singer is jokingly mentioning the space organization, NASA, wanting their partner back in Texas.

And the Bush twins want you back (la la la la)
The singer is jokingly mentioning the Bush twins wanting their partner back in Texas.

Pantera wants you back (la la la la)
The singer is jokingly mentioning the heavy metal band, Pantera, wanting their partner back in Texas.

And Bluebell wants you back
The singer is jokingly mentioning Blue Bell ice cream wanting their partner back in Texas.

I got a premonition
The singer is expressing a feeling that they have a premonition about their partner's return.

Of taking a petition
The singer is imagining taking a petition to garner support for their partner's return.

And the whole state's gonna sign
The singer is saying that the entire state of Texas would support their petition for their partner's return.

Besides the Mexican food sucks north of here anyway
The singer is saying, once again, that the quality of Mexican food in Texas is far superior to that of other places.