[Verse 1]
Route two-one-seven
Last run today
Mirror full of faces
All sugar and sway
They’re hanging on the railings
Pushing down the aisle
I tap the yellow sticker
Give my practiced smile
[Chorus]
Hey kids
Feet on the floor
I’m just trying to get you home by four
It’s a long road
I’ve been in this seat all week
You’re counting down to freedom
I’m counting on my sleep
Friday feels like flying
Then it’s gone in the mirror
Weekend’s almost here
But Monday’s getting nearer
[Verse 2]
"Driver
He’s not sitting"
"He stole my seat"
Someone drops a backpack
Spills crisps on the feet
I call out the stop names
Like a broken rhyme
Watch the clock above the dashboard
Stealing back my time
[Chorus]
Hey kids
Feet on the floor
I’m just trying to get you home by four
It’s a long road
I’ve been in this seat all week
You’re counting down to freedom
I’m counting on my sleep
Friday feels like flying
Then it’s gone in the mirror
Weekend’s almost here
But Monday’s getting nearer
[Bridge]
Red light breathing on the glass
I watch you all grow up too fast
Same old route
Same crooked line
You’ll forget my face
I won’t forget this drive
[Chorus]
Hey kids
Feet on the floor
I’m just trying to get you home by four
It’s a long road
And I’ll be right back in this seat
You’re racing to the weekend
I’m bracing for repeat
Friday feels like freedom
Fading out in the mirror
Weekend’s almost here
And Monday’s always nearer