9 to 5?

anthemic but intimate, steady build — male vocal) Verse 1 Alarm clock ringing like a referee Sun ain’t even up, but it’s calling me Used to chase dreams in the midnight glow Now I chase purpose in the morning slow Lunch break scrolling through what I could be Old ambitions still talk to me Suit and tie, but inside I’m still That kid with a notebook chasing a thrill Pre-Chorus From minimum wage to managing doubt From clocking in to figuring out Maybe growing up ain’t selling out Chorus We graduate from 9 to 5 From just getting by to building a life From “one day” dreams to sacrifice Yeah, we learn to survive But I don’t wanna just survive I wanna feel alive Even if I punch that clock I won’t let it punch my drive Verse 2 Coffee stains on a pressed white shirt Deadlines teaching what pressure’s worth Every paycheck got a little more weight When you’re saving up for a better place Used to think freedom meant no routine Now I see structure builds the dream Every early morning, every late-night grind Is planting seeds I’ll see in time Pre-Chorus From asking why to understanding how From “not yet” to “right now” I’m still that dreamer somehow Chorus We graduate from 9 to 5 From restless nights to steady stride From chasing highs to building pride Yeah, we learn to survive But I don’t wanna just survive I wanna feel alive Even if I punch that clock I won’t let it punch my drive Bridge (Lift / Reflective) Maybe purpose ain’t quitting your job Maybe it’s showing up and giving it heart Maybe success ain’t loud applause Maybe it’s steady when it’s hard I’m building something bigger than me Brick by brick, responsibility Every shift is shaping who I’ll be Final Chorus (Bigger / Anthemic) We graduate from 9 to 5 From “what if” to “I’ll try” From doubting ourselves To standing upright Yeah, we learn to survive But I’m choosing to thrive This ain’t the end of the dream It’s the start of the climb Outro (Soft / Hopeful) Alarm clock ringing like destiny Sun finally rising in front of me I’m still chasing something more Just doing it differently.