Phil A Johnson

Lyrics

City lights are closing in, pulling me left and right
Voices in my head keep saying what I owe tonight
I gave it all, I broke my back, signed my name in blood
Now they line up at the door demanding more than love
Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?
I’ve paid my dues to make it, now I just wanna breathe

Everybody wants me to be what they want me to be
I’m not happy when I try to fake it — no, no, no

That’s why I’m driving away
Foot on the gas, chasing a brighter day
No more masks, no more chains, no more games I play
I’m driving away… yeah, I’m driving away
Easy like Sunday morning, windows down, soul wide open
Looking for the kind of love that don’t need no explaining

They smile in my face then whisper doubts behind my back
Question every move I make like I’m running off the track
But I know what my heart needs, and it ain’t their approval
Just one real connection, one heart that’s pure and truthful
Why would anyone doubt my love just because I want real love and happiness?
I’m done performing happiness — I’m ready for the rest

Everybody wants me to be what they want me to be
I’m not happy when I try to fake it — no, no, no

That’s why I’m driving away
Foot on the gas, chasing a brighter day
No more masks, no more chains, no more games I play
I’m driving away… yeah, I’m driving away
Easy like Sunday morning, radio soft, heart awoken
Looking for the kind of love that don’t need no explaining

Mile markers flying by, leaving the old me in the dust
The rearview mirror’s getting smaller, and the future’s looking just
Like freedom… like peace… like finally being me
No more apologies for wanting what I need

So I’m driving away
To a place where my soul can stay
Real love, real laughter, real peace along the way
I’m driving away… come and find me if you feel the same
Easy like Sunday morning…
Yeah, I’m easy… I’m finally free