Tumble outta bed with the morning on my shoulders
Coffee in my cup as the daylight’s getting bolder
Stretch a little wide, try to shake away the night
Step into the street where the world keeps spinning
Five short hours but it feels like the beginning
Dreamin’ of a life where the future’s burning bright
[Chorus]
Workin’ nine to two, what a way to keep it steady
Half the day is gone, but my heart is always ready
They can take my time, but they’ll never steal my fire
I’m reaching higher, climbing wire by wire
Nine to two, yeah, the fight is never over
Hope is in my hands, and it pulls me like a clover
It’s a rich man’s game, but I’ll never let it bind me
Nine to two, and the future’s right behind me
[Verse 2]
They feed you all their lines just to keep you dreamin’
Buildin’ up your hope while the cracks keep schemin’
But I won’t break, ‘cause my soul won’t fade away
Side by side with friends, we’re stronger together
Waiting for the storm to give way to better weather
When the tide rolls in, we’ll all have our day
[Chorus]
Workin’ nine to two, what a way to keep it steady
Half the day is gone, but my soul is always ready
They can use my hands, but they’ll never steal my vision
Every dream I’ve got is a brand-new mission
Nine to two, yeah, they’ll never get the best of me
I’ll be rising up ‘til the day I’m finally free
It’s a game they play, but I won’t let it bind me
Nine to two, and the future’s right behind me
[Bridge]
Raise your voice, don’t let it fall
We’re the ones who can change it all
Chains won’t hold when the truth shines through
The world looks brighter from nine to two
[Final Chorus]
Workin’ nine to two, but my spirit’s only growing
Every single day, yeah, the fire keeps on showing
They can take my hours, but they’ll never steal my power
Freedom’s calling now — this is my hour
Nine to two, yeah, I’m writing my own story
Living every breath in the light of my own glory
It’s a brand-new game, and I know I’m gonna win it
Life is mine — and I’m gonna live it
[Female Vocal]
