Leavin'
The Wheeler Boys Lyrics

I got my toothbrush, socks and drawers,
I have packed only the essentials for my journey.

A little money and my fingers crossed.
I am hoping for the best, but only have a small amount of money to my name.

A little gas in the tank and a whole lot of anticipation and lots of balls.
I am excited for this adventure, but also scared; I only have a small amount of gas and a lot riding on this decision.

As a young child I would toss coins in wishing wells money lost On a hope and a dream and a whole lotta green and a little bit of alcohol.
As a child, I dreamed of achieving great things, but now as an adult, I realize that there is more to it than just hope and dreams; it takes money and a little liquid courage.

Jumped back up every time Like a jack in the box unwind- ing I mean i'm back to the grind.
Despite the failures and setbacks, I always find a way to bounce back and keep going.

Tell my folks I said good bye, this aint how I pictured things: I thought by now I'd have made more progress.
I am disappointed that I have not achieved more at this point, and it is difficult to leave home without feeling like I have let my family down.

Im worried bout bills and things, And everybody's talking bout shiny objects.
I am concerned about the practical realities of life, like paying bills, while others seem to be more focused on material possessions.

No more half-hearted efforts on my part my hardest lesson so far in my 27 years of making bad decisions.
I have learned that half-hearted attempts do not lead to success, and it has taken me 27 years of making mistakes to realize this.

Here's to makin gads of millions, gold plated toilet money, enough money to feed the children, buy every little girl a pony.
I have big dreams of making a lot of money and being able to provide for those in need.

But I gotta go get it first. I hope every one understands that I wanna be around more often but right now I gotta take this chance.
I will do whatever it takes to achieve my dreams, even if it means being away from my loved ones for a while.

Up the ante, go all in, and I cannot afford not to win. Ill be back when the seasons change I hope we get to talk again.
I am taking a big risk with this decision, but I am confident that it is worth it; I will return when the time is right.

This time I'm thinking clear Seen the light, I'm leavin' here Saddle up n' mosey on I know I'm strong, but still I fear And I still fear you near me
I have come to a clear realization about what I need to do, and while I am strong enough to do it, I still feel scared and uncertain about this decision; I also worry about leaving those I care about behind.

Listen to the wind you'll hear When you look to the moon know I'll be Some place thinkin' of you dearly
Even though I am physically far away, I am still thinking of those I left behind and missing them deeply.

Clearly it's about time I said "a dieu" A tout mes folk Quoi qu'il arrive I keep you close Pour vous aussi I walk this road
It is time for me to say goodbye to those I care about, but I will always hold them close and take them with me on this journey.

That same ‘ol tale you've had it told a thousand times and yet it's new when I think I'm losin' it I jus look to the sky and it'll still be blue
Even when life is difficult and I feel like I have heard it all before, I find comfort in looking to the sky and seeing that no matter what, the world keeps turning.

Don't think I'm leavin for those reasons Cuz it's still you And it may be seasons ‘til we meet again But it's still true
I am not leaving because I want to, but because I have to; I will always hold those I care about close in my heart, even if it is a long time until we see each other again.

You had my heart And still do, I will prove To you and all the world So let me make it happen This I'll do
I am determined to prove that those I care about have my heart and always will; I will work hard to make my dreams a reality.

Cuz I'm leavin' I don't have work If I need more I'm on that road So I'm leavin'
I am leaving even though I do not have a job lined up, but I am confident that opportunities will present themselves as I go.

I might be right back If I don't come back home Tell my mother I'm o.k. Tell my pops I'm on my way Tell my brother that he'll do this on his own
I may return home soon, or I may not; either way, I want my family to know that I am okay and that they should not worry about me; I also want to give my brother the confidence that he can handle things on his own.