I know you hate the suburbs I know you I know you hate the suburbs Wish you had a city lover You could go take a dip in his metropolis There's so much to see there So much that you missed You spend so much time Looking out at sea You never realize You have more than just your toes in the water Oh, suburban daughter Product of the American Dream Such a pretty life Only 18 I'm sorry you couldn't come to terms It's tragic your life isn't tragic I know you hate the suburbs Wish you had a city lover You could go take a dip in his metropolis There's so much to see there So much that you've missed I know you hate the suburbs Wish you had a city lover You could go take a dip in his metropolis There's so much to see there So much that you missed Daddy ran the rat race So you wouldn't have to deal with them again But now you want to prove it on your own We'll see how long that lasts Can you say goodbye To the bedroom view Can you say goodbye To the backyard pool Can you say goodbye To smoking on the golf course with your friends I know you hate the suburbs Wish you had a city lover You could go take a dip in his metropolis There's so much to see there So much that you've missed I know you hate the suburbs Wish you had a city lover You could go take a dip in his metropolis There's so much to see there So much that you've missed I know you hate the suburbs But you don't You don't