The world is a hungry place and it's never satisfied You're leaving home, on the run, your mama, she was right Home was a crowded space but it sometimes gratified Look around, freedom found, now you've gone You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you go You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you know Your life is a precious thing, you can never be denied You need a job, a place to live, you couldn't help but try Home was a crowded place and it sometimes satisfied Turn around, freedom found, now you've gone Baby, turn back, don't ride the highway Baby, good luck when you do it your way You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you go You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you go
I don't belong to you, it's only an ocean away You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you go When there's nothing in your way And all of it burns inside Reaching out on your own, reaching out You're reaching out on your own Lust is a hungry place and it's never satisfied You need to find the gift of love that comes from deep inside Your heart is a special place and I'm always there I'm always there for you You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you go You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you know I don't belong to you, it's only an ocean away You don't belong to me, I've just gotta let you go Baby, turn back, don't ride the highway Baby, good luck when you do it your way