Running in Place

Yeah,

I wake up every day with a war in my head

Tryna chase what I want but I’m stuck in my bed

Got dreams in my chest, got doubts in my veins

Got fire in my soul but I walk in the rain

Everybody says, “Man, you got so much time”

But the clock on the wall feel like it judging my grind

I plan out my future, then I panic and freeze

‘Cause fear got a chokehold wrapped around my beliefs

I see people I know on their way to the top

While I’m still in the lobby, tryna pick the right door

Tell myself “next week, I’ma finally start”

Next week turns to months, now my mind’s torn apart

I’m tired of lying to the mirror at night

Saying, “You’ll get it together, yeah, you’ll be alright”

I’m running in place, yeah, I’m running in place

Chasing my dreams but I’m stuck in the same space

Everybody moving, feel like I’m the only one late

Got my foot on the gas but I’m stuck on the brakes

I pray for a sign but I doubt what I hear

Try to be brave but I’m drowning in fear

I swear I’m trying, I’m losing my faith

I’m working so hard but I’m running in place

I tell people “I’m good,” yeah, I’m great, I’m okay

But inside I’m a storm that won’t go away

I’m scared of failing, I’m scared of success

I’m scared if I try I’ll be stuck with regret

I don’t wanna die with my dreams still alive

In a coffin of “what if I would’ve just tried?”

I’m sick of excuses, sick of my pride

Sick of this voice saying, “You’re wasting your life”

I’m running in place, yeah, I’m running in place

Chasing my dreams but I’m stuck in the same space

Everybody moving, feel like I’m the only one late

Got my foot on the gas but I’m stuck on the brakes

I pray for a sign but I doubt what I hear

Try to be brave but I’m drowning in fear

I swear I’m trying, I’m losing my faith

I’m working so hard but I’m running in place

Maybe I’m not stuck, maybe I’m just scared

Maybe I’m closer than I think

Maybe these losses are sharpening me

Teaching me lessons I’m too blind to see

I don’t need fame, I don’t need a throne

I just wanna prove I can do this alone

One small step, one breath, one day

Maybe that’s how I find my way

I’m done with waiting on perfect conditions

Done with blaming my past for my bad decisions

Done with wishing my life was somebody else’s

While I’m leaving my own dreams stuck on the shelf

I might move slow, but I’m done standing still

Even if it hurts, I’ma climb this hill

I don’t need confidence, I need discipline

‘Cause motivation lies but commitment wins

So I’m writing this verse like a promise to me

Next time you feel stuck, remember this beat

You’re not a failure, you’re just in the dark

And every great fire starts with a spark

You ain’t behind, you just on your path

And pain don’t last, but quitting does

I’m running in place, but I’m breaking the chains

Chasing my dreams, yeah, I’m feeling the pain

Might be late to the race but I’m still in the game

I don’t need proof, I don’t need applause

I just need courage to face my flaws

I’m not there yet, but I found my pace

I'm done running in place