1,2,3,4

Intro (soft, spoken / ad-libs)
Mm… yeah…
One… two… three… four…

Verse 1
One, two, three, four—headed for the door,
Trying to escape this mind game war.
This world got me trapped, pulling me under,
Falling to my knees, praying through the thunder.
Every day I bleed inside, still calling God’s name,
Asking Him to free my mind, release this pain.
This life feel like a trap, like a cell with no key,
I’m tired of being free but living like a prisoner of society.

Pre-Chorus
I just want the noise in my head to be still,
I’ve been strong for so long, but I’m tired for real.

Chorus
I’m just trying to survive in a cold, cruel world,
Didn’t ask for this life, but here I am, girl.
Paycheck to paycheck, barely holding on,
Running while I’m dying just to see tomorrow’s sun.
One, two, three, four—headed for the door,
In a cold, cruel world… just trying to survive.

Verse 2
Baby mama stress, tryna keep my head afloat,
Daily hustle flowing, walking on a tightrope.
Homeless nights dreaming of a family whole,
Smiling on the outside, losing it in my soul.
Above the thrills, all I get is bills,
Malibu with pineapple don’t numb how I feel.
Man, I’m so unhappy right here, right now,
Trying to breathe where hope feels drowned.

Pre-Chorus 2
Putting the past behind me, but it keeps running back,
Same memories looping, playing heart attacks.

Chorus
I’m just trying to survive in a cold, cruel world,
Didn’t ask for this life, but here I am, girl.
Paycheck to paycheck, barely holding on,
Running while I’m dying just to see tomorrow’s sun.
One, two, three, four—headed for the door,
In a cold, cruel world… just trying to survive.

Bridge (Neo-Soul breakdown – stripped)
Born with no roadmap, no warning signs,
Didn’t know fake love would steal my time.
Used me, broke me, still I rise again,
Still fighting to live, even when I’m thin.
I didn’t ask for this weight on my chest,
Just a woman out here doing her best.
Trying to cut these strings that control my breath,
Trying to live—not just survive this mess.

Vamp / Background Vocals
(Ohhh…)
Maintaining… still remaining…
(Yeah…)
Trying… still alive…

Final Chorus (lifted, soulful)
I’m still here in this cold, cruel world,
Still standing though it tried to break my girl.
Holding on tight with what little I’ve got,
Faith in my heart even when it’s dark.
One, two, three, four—headed for the door,
In a cold, cruel world…
I survive.

Outro (soft, whispered)
I’m just a nobody…
Leaning on somebody…
Hoping they whisper sweet notes in my ear…
One… two… three… four…

R&B Neo Soul