Next Thing

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I was a sucker a long time I ain't a sucker, though, not anymore That's what they all say, you're just as bad as them That's what they all say, what makes you think you're any better? 'Cause you're not, take a seat and a slot on the bus headin' West You're gonna need your rest [Chorus] The next thing I knew, I was in California It didn't feel strange at all Everybody said, "We've got to warn you You won't be back next fall" The next thing I knew, I was in California It didn't feel strange at all Everybody said, "We've got to warn you You won't be back next fall" [Verse 2] I've been sinnin', I've been beggin' to gеt caught I've been waitin' for my freedom from this cult I was plannin' my escape, likе nonstop Got my ticket on the last flight before the sun comes up Again, over the bridge, it's creepin' over where I live [Chorus] The next thing I knew, I was in California It didn't feel strange at all Everybody said, "We've got to warn ya You won't be back next fall" The next thing I knew, I was in California It didn't feel strange at all Everybody said, "We've got to warn ya You won't be back next fall" [Break] California, California California (You never sent my stuff to me) (But I don't really care much) California (Someone sold my shit for me) (I guess I never really needed it) [Outro] Red light at the top of the hill, I was stopped for an hour or two Took a while to adjust to the fact I couldn't change it if I wanted to To all my friends that are still in the city, are you wakin' up later and later? To all my friends that are still my friends, I hope that's all the friends I ever made Sweating through my shirt, crossing the bridge think I could maybe bum a change of attire From an apartment on Lafayette Street or a house up in Brooklyn Heights Pit stop on my way back to work, I hope I don't get caught in the rain Even if I do, it won't be so bad, but maybe bad enough that I'll feel some pain Some pain is okay