Ain't running late

[Instrumental Intro - 8 bars -

Warm reggae groove: walking bass, boom-bap drums, offbeat guitar chops. Build energy slowly.]

Sun’s out, sky’s still blue

Bills paid, nothin’ to do

Laugh loud, friends roll through

Ain’t runnin’ late, and the rent’s paid too

Good vibes, shine on me

One love for the family tree

Big smiles, let the world see

Ain’t runnin’ late, and my soul feels free

Woke up slow, sunlight creepin’ in

Hot coffee steam, first sip, I grin

Birds on the wire sing my song

Neighbors cuttin’ grass all day long

Bare feet on the porch, breeze in my face

Phone’s still quiet — I like that space

Scroll one meme, laugh ‘til I choke

Ain’t no trouble messin’ up my hope

Sun’s out, sky’s still blue

Bills paid, nothin’ to do

Laugh loud, friends roll through

Ain’t runnin’ late, and the rent’s paid too

Flip-flops on, just strollin’ slow

Corner store stop for a drink to-go

Old man grins, says “Try your luck”

But I’m already rich with the sun on us

Music pumpin’ from two blocks down

Dap with the crew, kids runnin’ ‘round

A drink sweats in my hand real nice

Wish every day rolled this smooth like dice

Sun’s out, sky’s still blue

Bills paid, nothin’ to do

Laugh loud, friends roll through

Ain’t runnin’ late, and the rent’s paid too

Good vibes, shine on me

One love for the family tree

Big smiles, let the world see

Ain’t runnin’ late, and my soul feels free

Golden sky fades, fire cracklin’ bright

Strings hum low through the cooling night

Smoky sweet from the grill nearby

Laughter rings out as the stars climb high

Warm breeze moves by, the lights sway low

Night’s alive with a gentle glow

No rush here, no clocks demand

Just drumbeats strong and clappin’ hands

Sun’s out, sky’s still blue

Bills paid, nothin’ to do

Laugh loud, friends roll through

Ain’t runnin’ late, and the rent’s paid too

Moon hangs bright, streetlights glow

One last song ‘fore we all head home

Some lean back, just breathin’ deep

Others still laughin’, no time for sleep

Pass that vibe, let the smoke roll slow

No cares left, let the whole day go

Tomorrow will come, but tonight’s just right

Holding this moment till morning light

Sun’s out, sky’s still blue

Bills paid, nothin’ to do

Laugh loud, friends roll through

Ain’t runnin’ late, and the rent’s paid too

Good vibes, shine on me

One love for the family tree

Big smiles, let the world see

Ain’t runnin’ late, and my soul feels free

[Instrumental Outro - 8 bars -

Percussion layers, walking bass, organ swells, reggae guitar licks fading out smoothly]