[Intro]
Clock's ticking, no end in sight
Chasing shadows in the dead of night
[Verse 1]
Dawn to dusk, I wear the same old disguise
Never catch my breath, there's no room for surprise
Sweat and tears, I've traded them for gold
Living for the grind, never young, never old
[Pre-Chorus]
Is this the life I chose or just the one I know?
Fading dreams beneath the neon glow
[Chorus]
Working until I die, just to stay alive
Burning out the candle at both ends, I survive
Holding on to hope, in this endless fight
Working till I melt away, fading into night
[Bridge]
Echoes of laughter, memories of a better day
Lost in the hustle, watched my spirit sway
But deep inside, there's a whispered cry
For freedom, for peace, before I say goodbye
[Outro]
So I keep on pushing, through the pain and rain
Hoping someday, I’ll break these chains again