The song I wrote
Before Chicago was buried in snow
Was so much happier, and now I don't know
Why I thought I could sing it to you

And the winter's cold
I was outside and I was shoveling snow
My hands were frozen, and I walked all alone
Down the icy sidewalk home

The city feels new again, but not in a good way
I still get lost now and then
I haven't been here too long and
You gave me something to look forward to
Something to look forward to, but now it's just me again

And another day
Another week is over and I'd say
It has been wasted in my living room
In my kitchen and my bed

There's a world out there
I've always known it but I couldn't bear
To be a part of it, I'll just stay here
With the blankets over my head

The city feels new again, but not in a good way
I feel far from all my friends, I feel like I'm disappearing

And it gets old
Trudging, tripping over tree roots
My toes are cold
Still haven't gotten snowboots
From what I'm told
It ain't getting any better anytime soon

The city feels new again, but not in a good way
And now I just don't know when Chicago will feel like home again
'Cause I learned to see this town through you
Now I guess I'll have to start brand new
You gave me something to look forward to