stepping stones

i'm moving north from this place, where all my dreams have gone astray, cuz i am stuck with one big issue, it's that i can't stay here and wait, where i grew up, and we would sit and watch the trains, just pass us by, and wonder why, they weren't taking us away, when i am finally gone, and you're all alone, don't forget that this southern state, is my home, you know you're all i'd ever think about, and now it's every reason that i'll ever see this town, well you know that all i'd do, to get you off my mind, is sit beside my desk, and write a list, of all the reasons why i have to go, i'm staying close, i've kept in touch, and never strayed too far behind, from all the memories, i've kept so clearly, stuck inside my mind, but dear love promise me, you'll never leave, and make the same mistake as me, please lock your thoughts, throw out the key, your doubts will never set you free, you know you're all i'd ever think about, and now it's every reason that i'll ever see this town, well you know that all i'd do, to get you off my mind, is sit beside my desk, and write a list, of all the reasons why i have to go, away from here, and i am leaving on my own, but every single day i always told you, to look out your window, and remember that the sky you see, is the same one for me, your constant fear just keeps you near, a place that you should never be, cuz i know i'm all you'd ever think about, and now it's every reason that you'll, bring me home to this town, i know that all you'd do, to get me off your mind, is sit beside your desk, and read a list, of every reason why you're not alone