Not What It Seems

Edge of the beach, sun going down
Last time I'll be in this lonely town

Looks glamorous, yes I know
But leaving's better, I need to go

Behind the money and neon lights
Are bitter people and empty nights

Smiles...fake. Joy...it's false
Past perfection, there lies faults

Once I had the same look as you
Wonder, amazement, too good to be true

I came here with hopes held up high
Thought I'd spread my wings and fly

And I soared when I first took the leap
Until I realized, no ground 'neath my feet

Then I fell and kept on falling
With no one hearing all my calling

Till one day when I hit the ground
I knew it was time to leave this town

So my advice to you dear friend
Leave before your trip begins