Hometown in my rearview,

This truck ain't got enough gas.

It ain't got enough gas to get me fast,

Far away from you.



I paid my dues in other towns:

Here, I just blow a fuse.

An' nothin' I can do that's gonna change you,

I won't change my tune.



Anywhere but here,

Anywhere but here.

Rob a little money from the cashier

To get me anywhere but here



I spent a little time in Nashville,

In the back of a limousine.

They kissed my ass and they shook my hand:

Turned their back on me.



I gotta book of matches,

And a bottle of kerosene.

Toss 'em a Molotov cocktail,

Well, maybe that'll change their scene.



Anywhere but here,

Anywhere but here.

Gather round friends, lend me your ears.

Anywhere but here



Instrumental break.



Gonna get me a rocket ship,

Aim it towards that sun.

Throw me in and strap me down,

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1.



Anywhere but here,

Anywhere but here.

Shoot me through the atmosphere,

Anywhere but here.



Anywhere but here,

Anywhere but here.

Blow me through the ionosphere,

Anywhere but here.