Bigcitydreams

To me this song is about a girl who is sick of living in her town and believes staying there won't get her anywhere in life. She just wants to leave it all behind, including him, who obviously is part of the town. I get the impression it doesnt seem like she realises how he's affected by it, she's just thinking of herself, but he still cares for her, when he says 'this midwest town is gonna miss you', it kind of seems hes referring to himself.

It's kind of like the grass is greener on the otherside situation - she thinks the city will fulfill all her dreams and that empty feeling she has from being in the town will go.

I also think he's angry by the situation, if she wants to move on then he's gonna try to aswell. He doesn't want her to make a commotion about it, he wants her to get out of there if that's what she wants. Also, due to the fact she's making a big commotion sounds like her idea of leaving is just an empty threat. He's trying to say, get out of here if thats what you want, but make a move, not a scene, it makes you wonder whether it's what she genuinely wants or whether she's just seeking attention.

I also get the sense he's wondering if she cares about him or the town at all 'would you take the hit for me or the home team?' that question will be burning in his mind.

Overall, I can totally relate to this song. When someone so important in your life just wants to leave the town that you live in, including leaving you behind to start a new life, it brings about all kinds of questions, it makes you reevaluate the person and wonder what you could have done wrong, whether they ever really cared etc.. you dont want them to keep going on about leaving because it hurts, it seems like quite a personal blow, even if they dont mean it in that way. You just want to accept it and move on, let them do what they want, because if they want to leave you behind then they obviously werent worth your time anyway.