17, ran away It only lasted for three days From The Valley to LA Took the bus, no clue Feet bruised from my new shoes See the poseurs on Melrose Avenue Backyard parties where we'd dress like boys Operation Ivy was our drug of choice My friend's band's playing at their lockout space Brandon with the Mohawk says it starts at eight Yeah, I know how this ends and I'd watch it again Every loss and win Through the growing pains and the awkward phase From the Valley to LA In our garage, no school Wishing we were punks from '82 From The Valley, we'll get away, ay-ay Catch a ride to The Glasshouse Minivan your mom let us take out That stage felt so far away those days Backyard parties where we'd dress like boys Operation Ivy was our drug of choice My friend's band's playing at their lockout space Brandon with the Mohawk says it starts at eight Yeah, I know how this ends, and I'd watch it again Every loss and win Through the growing pains and the awkward phase From the Valley to LA ♪ Yeah, I know how this ends, and I'd watch it again Every loss and win Through the growing pains and the awkward phase From the Valley to LA Yeah, I know how this ends and I'd watch it again Enemies and friends Through the gray decay of this beautiful place From the Valley to LA To LA To LA To LA To LA