The midwest is a tar pit It seems like no one ever really finds a way out Indiana is a tar pit At this point, I can feel it flowing into my mouth The midwest is a tar pit It seems like no one ever really finds a way out Indiana is a tar pit At this point, I can feel it flowing into my mouth But I won't die here! I refuse to! I won't let it steal my youth I had one thing Keeping me here And now she's gone, too I hope she's resting peacefully I hope she's having better dreams than me I dial her number without thinking In the morning as I turn on the tv But I don't think she's ever answering I don't think she's ever answering 'Cause the midwest is a tar pit I miss her more like everyday Indiana is a tar pit Why does it take the things that I love away?