[Verse 1]
Alarm on mute
Sun through the blinds
I’m good
Coffee in a chipped old cup
Laptop glow
Beat turned up
Friends say “one day you’ll grow”
Suit and tie
Same gray road
I just smile
Hit save on the track
Whole wide world in this little sound pack
[Pre-Chorus]
Clock on the wall keeps begging me back
But my heart keeps time with a kick and a clap
I tried that desk
It just caged my mind
I’m late for my life if I stay in that line
[Chorus]
I’m off the clock
I’m on the record
Turn that dream up loud
Let it echo (oh-oh)
I won’t trade my songs for a name tag life
I’ma make this noise till it feels just right
Off the clock
On the record
Every “wrong turn” writing my credo
“9 to 5 forever” never fit my size
I was born to make this music
Not just get by
[Verse 2]
Lunch break
Scrolling job posts
All those words
But they feel like ghosts
“Benefits
Bonuses
Solid career”
But the booth feels better than a cornered veneer
Mom’s voice
“baby
Just be safe”
Rent due
Numbers on the page
Still
Every time that chorus hits
I remember why I’m taking this risk
[Pre-Chorus]
Clock on the wall keeps begging me back
But my heart keeps time with a kick and a clap
I tried that desk
It just caged my mind
I’m late for my life if I stay in that line
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[low vocal register]
Yeah
I’ve heard it all before
“Art won’t pay
That’s what weekends for”
But I can’t squeeze a big bright sky
Into two short days
Then say goodbye
[crescendo]
So here’s to the ones who stay up late
Turning all that doubt into something great
Hands on the keys
Feet on the floor
Every little song keeps opening doors (hey!)
[Chorus]