You hate the east coast
But you'll miss the stars
You won't see them the same
California's a little too far
But things were destined to change
You hate the city
But you're going there
By summer you'll pack up your bags
Take all that you can
You're not coming back for a year now
But James if things ever change
And you're walking away
From the life that you made
I'm right here, just the same
Oh James if time didn't pull you away
I'd stand still calling your name
But there's things you cant take
Across the country
You'll miss the weather
The snow and the rain
But your hearts set miles away
I'll think about you, in my little room
Promise me that you'll stay
But I don't remember
Or I can't recall
The places we talked about
You're in Los Angeles, I'm falling down
It's like August all over again
But James if things ever change
And you're walking away
From the life that you made
I'm right here, just the same
Oh James if time didn't pull you away
I'd stand still calling your name
But there's things you cant take
Across the country
You pull me in, one final kiss
You're too drunk to remember
But I will never forget
The last time we spoke, in august
Now I sit alone, thinking of you
Promise to call, but I never do
And my little room Isn't quite mine
You're everywhere, and time isn't time
But James if things ever change
And you're walking away
From the life that you made
I'm right here, holding space
Oh James if time didn't pull you away
I'd stand still calling your name
But there's things you cant take
Across the country