[Verse 1]
Grey sky over office towers
Same pub, same sad song
Every night feels like rush hour
When the clocks all feel too wrong
Neon sign that barely flickers
Half-warm beer in my hand
Every weekend blends together
Like this tired, washed-out land
[Chorus]
Perth is mid, and the vibe is dull
Even the bright lights look half-full
Every street feels tired and thin
I love the leavin’ more than the livin’ here
Yeah, I love the leavin’ more than the livin’ here
[Verse 2]
Talk’s cheap in the smoke out back
Stories ’bout a “mate of a mate”
Shadows on the station track
Dreams running for the interstate
Meth ghosts in the servo car park
Sirens for a midnight choir
Harmony of busted hearts
Singin’ “get me somewhere higher”
[Chorus]
Perth is mid, and the vibe is dull
Even the bright lights look half-full
Every street feels tired and thin
I love the leavin’ more than the livin’ here
Yeah, I love the leavin’ more than the livin’ here
[Bridge]
One last look at that busted skyline
One last yawn at the Sunday crowd
I ain’t angry, I’m just done tryin’
This town’s a whisper, I’m singin’ out loud (hey!)
[Chorus]
Perth is mid, and the vibe is dull
Even the bright lights look half-full
Every road sign’s pullin’ me in
I love the leavin’ more than the livin’ here
Yeah, I love the leavin’
Oh, I love the leavin’ more than the livin’ here