The summer's over
We both knew I'd have to leave today
It's getting closer
Tomorrow used to feel so far away
(So far, yeah)
Wish I could stay with you
But maybe you could tag along with me
I'll leave it up to you
I know fool's gold never paid the bills
But we're still chasing thrills when we're away
Thinking now it's time to head back home
I might end up alone but I can't stay
(Yeah)
Take your chances
We both know romance is a cliché
Come if you wanna
But I'm going home to mama either way
Wish I could stay with you
At least I know you're with me in my dreams
But still, it's up to you
I know fool's gold never paid the bills
But we're still chasing thrills when we're away
Thinking now it's time to head back home
I might end up alone but I can't stay
Never in my wildest dreams
Would we have to be torn between
This summer love and life alone
Where you don't tag along
No, never in my wildest dreams
Would we have to paint different scenes
Of where our love could grow
You know, that's why I wrote this song
I know fool's gold never paid the bills
But we're still chasing thrills when we're away
Thinking now it's time to head back home
I might end up alone but I can't stay
(But I can't stay)