1.. 2.. 3.. 4
(Verse 1)
Clock-in sirens, steel-toed boots
Another morning chasing worn-out truths
Same old bosses with their empty praise
While I’m grinding through these endless days
But I’ve been sketching out a different plan
These working hands are a working man’s brand
I won’t be a cog in their ticking machine
I’ll build my life on my own damn dream
(Chorus)
I’m gonna run my own road, break the ties
No more chains, no compromise
I’ll trade their orders for open skies
And write my name where the future lies
Yeah, I’ll run my own road, take control
Carve out freedom with my heart and soul
(Verse 2)
They said “keep your head down, don’t make waves”
But I ain’t meant to live like a well-trained slave
I’ve seen the fire in the midnight rain
And I’ve carried hope through the heavy pain
One day soon I’ll slam that door
And I won’t come back to this grind no more
I’ll raise a glass to the blood I’ve spilled
For the home I’ve dreamed and the life I’ll build
(Chorus)
I’m gonna run my own road, break the ties
No more chains, no compromise
I’ll trade their orders for open skies
And write my name where the future lies
Yeah, I’ll run my own road, take control
Carve out freedom with my heart and soul
(Bridge – anthemic)
And I’ll burn that script they wrote for me
Tear down walls they said I’d never see
Every scar I’ve earned will light my way
To a brighter dawn, to a freer day
(Chorus – final)
I’m gonna run my own road, break the ties
No more chains, no compromise
I’ll trade their orders for open skies
And write my name where the future lies
Yeah, I’ll run my own road, take control
Carve out freedom with my heart and soul
(Outro – soft and hopeful)
The ground is rough, but the path is mine
I’ll walk it proud ‘til the stars align
No clock to punch, no debts to pay
Just a man who found his own damn way
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