[Verse 1]
When the lights go out and the air turns cold
Promises crack like they're made of gold
You said forever but forever folds
Who's laughing now
The truth's been sold
[Prechorus]
Stack your cards but the deck won't stay
Dreams burn fast when they're made of clay
[Chorus]
Always have a backup plan
When the world slips through your hand
Build a boat when you see dry land
Always
Always have a backup plan
[Verse 2]
The road gets rough when the stars misalign
Your perfect picture starts to decline
The clock ticks loud like a warning sign
Luck's a gambler
It ain't always kind
[Prechorus]
Spin the wheel but the dice don't care
Hope is fragile like a whispered prayer
[Chorus]
Always have a backup plan
When the world slips through your hand
Build a boat when you see dry land
Always
Always have a backup plan