You're off to New York today
To chase a dream or to run away
You always liked the spotlight

To play someone else's life made your own seem alright

But I know the girl beneath the costume

And the love we have that I hold onto
And even though I must let you go
Don't turn me into just some guy you used to know


I hope you shine Savannah
I hope you get there someday

I know you will find what you're running after
But don't you lose yourself along the way


But won't you miss the harvest moon
Or the sweet Georgia peaches when they're in bloom
Will you trade these quiet nights

And this view of the stars for those bright city lights

I hope you shine Savannah

I hope you get there someday
I know you will find what you're running after
But don't you lose yourself along the way


You're waving from your bus seat
And I can see your tears

I'm standing on this lonely street from which
You'll soon disappear


The child inside me wants to hold you back
And stand in the way of that greyhound
But now I will grow up

Not hold you down

And watch you shine Savannah

I know you will get there someday
I'm sure you will find what you're running after
But don't you lose yourself


When you shine Savannah
Don't you lose yourself along the way


You're off to New York today
To chase a dream or to runaway

You're off to New York today
Don't turn me into just some guy you used to know