I always said
I wanted to leave
home
as soon as possible
and that's true
partly
I want to leave behind
this town
where I grew up
this house
I've always known
these people
who've all got an idea of me
in their minds
I want to start fresh
go out
see the world
be free
far away from what
I thought was
home.

I always said
I wanted to leave
home
as soon as possible
but that's not true
because
I don't want to miss
your smile
your laughter
your voice
when you sing in the shower
or rant about
your last exam
because that's
when I feel safe
with your arms around me
your chin on my head
your smell in my nose
I want to leave this town
but maybe you could
come with me
with you
every place
could be
home.