No one wants to hear his story Another boring kid in town again Who stares at photographs Of far away friends Frustrated, he can't think clear His aspirations seem sincere but how Can he make them all work out Homesick hopes and inside jokes They're all taking him away He can't find a reason why A reason to stay It's been too long a lull and All the self pity is getting dull today He can't find another way Sitting down with his final mistake Thinking of another fake smile tonight He's waiting for someone to save his life He got a letter today Steve moved to Knoxville Another reason to stay