Michigan

Ever since I was four I've had a few dreams
And I knew that to get them I'd eventually have to leave
And it would be hard and no one would understand
What I'd have to go through to get to the other end

Then, my mom, she came to me concerned about my sense of reality
And what she said, you will always stick with me

Baby, you're just from Michigan
You won't change the world
You'll grow and go to college
And marry a pretty girl
You'll have a few kids
And you'll work hard for them
It doesn't matter if you're happy
Drop all the dreams you've dreamt

By the time I was twelve, I'd learned how to sing
I met my lovely mentor and she taught me how to breathe
And I trusted in God and he trusted in me
He told me to "put some work in it and you'll go far, guaranteed"

Then, my dad, he came to me concerned about my sense of reality
And what he said, you will always stick with me

Son, you're just from Michigan
You won't change the world
You'll grow and go to college
And marry a pretty girl
You'll have a few kids
And you'll work hard for them
It doesn't matter if you're happy
Drop all the dreams you've dreamt

But I'm a dreamer and I know I can do it
So put me through trials and tribulations and I'll get through it

I may be from Michigan
But I can change the world
I've gained so much knowledge
This life could be a whirl
I'll look back at what I did
While I was doubted way back when
I hate to get so sappy
But I'll get all the dreams I've dreamt