Why I Left Video (MV)

I gave up just about everything
For a lofty goal of chasing my dream
To me it was obvious, no contest
But they don't understand why I left

In a ceiling city, you only go so far
I'm tired of pounding the pavement
'Stead of surfin' the stars
Destined for more, I won't settle for less
Why can't they understand why I left

I left the west coast alone
Never looked back once
Because I know
The future doesn't live behind you or me
It's what lies ahead, that sets us free

I'm not like them so they shut me out
I have dreams and they have doubt
They feel safe nuzzled in their nest
And can't understand why I left

I left the west coast alone
Never looked back once
Because I know
The future doesn't live behind you or me
It's what lies ahead, that sets us free

Shalalalala la la, mmm

I took a risk, unafraid to fail
The last seven years, wind in my sails
I have everything and nothing
And no regrets
And they still can't understand why I left
No they still don't understand why I left

I left the west coast alone
Never looked back once
Because I know
The future doesn't live behind you or me
It's what lies ahead, that sets us free

Shalalalala la la, mmm

Raised bathed in sunlight, loved and blessed
So, no one understands why I left
Don't wanna follow in the footsteps of all the rest
Wanna live my life and not second guess
Wanna be remembered, wanna be the best
Can't understand why they don't understand
Why I left

Maybe one day you'll understand