I love this town you can see the stars at night Even from downtown 'Cause there are no city lights This town was my biggest fan 'Til I was who I am What's the matter What's the matter All I ask is why afraid of this girl What's the matter What's the matter All I ask is why be afraid of this world I love this town the moon is dancing on the waves And in the bars half of them are underage People let a lot slip by When they look a lot alike What's the matter What's the matter All I ask is why afraid of this girl What's the matter What's the matter All I ask is why be afraid of this world
What if I am Black or Jew Straight or queer mother of two Run around in a hippie dress Ride my bike in a leather vest What's the matter I love this town where I climbed the apple trees And that was me cheering for the hometown team I've got something to give In this town where I want to live So what's the matter What's the matter All I ask is why afraid of this girl What's the matter What's the matter All I ask is why be why be What's the matter What's the matter All I ask is why be afraid of this world Why be afraid