

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Alarm on my phone but the real one’s in my ribs Heartbeat tapping out every debt, every fib Coffee on the counter rent due, inbox red I scroll through a highlight reel with a knot in my head Mama text “you good?” I type “yeah” then erase How I say I’m overwhelmed in a three-inch space Got dreams on layaway and stress on my desk Whole world in a race I just jog, out of breath [Chorus] Got a clock in my chest and it tick, tick, tick Every plan that I planned either stick or it slip I’ve been late to myself tryna chase that check If I run outta time who cash my regrets? Got a clock in my chest and it tick, tick, tick Every fear that I fear got a grip, won’t quit I’ve been breaking my back just to buy respect But the seconds that I spend I don’t get ‘em back (nah) [Verse 2] Boss say “we a family” then cut staff by noon We trade all our daylight for a dark little room Friends flex on a story like they cracked some code I just hope my little car make it home down the road Talk big on the way up quiet on the way down Who really gon’ pick you up when you can’t fake proud? I’m done tryna fit in with a mask and a grin If I don’t live as me then the hustle don’t win [Chorus] Got a clock in my chest and it tick, tick, tick Every plan that I planned either stick or it slip I’ve been late to myself tryna chase that check If I run outta time who cash my regrets? Got a clock in my chest and it tick, tick, tick Every fear that I fear got a grip, won’t quit I’ve been breaking my back just to buy respect But the life that I want I can build it yet (yeah)
Tags
rap, Sparse, moody boom-bap with a warped vinyl sample and tight, dry drums; male vocals up front and conversational. Verses start almost whispered, then build into a more urgent, double-time flow on the back half of each 8. Hook brings in a thicker bass, octave vocal doubles, and a subtle eerie pad to make the refrain feel wide and anthemic.
1:38
No
4/2/2026