I left home with half a tank of gas, Half a dream not goin half-way Slowin' down or crashin' through the gates Whatever it takes I got a messege to deliver, I've got somethin to say Don't go and settle for the silver When you know that it fades to grey Small town, high hopes You've got the eyes of desire Through the glass, you see 'em toast To the beautiful lie I got a messege to deliver, I've got somethin to say Don't go and settle for the silver You know that it fades to grey Are you rich? Or do you just have money? Is this it? Don't you want the honey? Small town, high hopes You've got the eyes of desire Through the glass, you see 'em toast To the beautiful lie Small town, high hopes You've got the eyes of desire Through the glass, you see 'em toast To the beautiful lie To the beautiful lie To the beautiful lie I left home with half a tank of gas, Half a dream not goin half-way Slowin' down or crashin' through the gates Whatever it takes