Rainy streets and city lights blur Another Monday, same old stir Got my headphones on, world tuned out Dreaming of a way, a different route Scrolling through the 'gram, perfect smiles Wishing I could run for miles From this feeling, this holding back Gotta find my own, my own track Hoping tomorrow will be better, yeah Brighter skies and sunny weather, yeah Leave the shadows far behind Peace of mind is what I'm gonna find Hoping tomorrow will be better, oh-oh Same routine, the coffee's weak Gotta find the strength I seek In the mirror, a silent plea "Show me who I'm meant to be" Scrolling through the 'gram, perfect smiles Wishing I could run for miles From this feeling, this holding back Gotta find my own, my own track Hoping tomorrow will be better, yeah Brighter skies and sunny weather, yeah Leave the shadows far behind Peace of mind is what I'm gonna find Hoping tomorrow will be better, oh-oh Maybe it's a simple change of pace A different smile on a different face Gotta break these chains, gotta set me free Tomorrow's waiting, just for me Hoping tomorrow will be better, yeah Brighter skies and sunny weather, yeah Leave the shadows far behind Peace of mind is what I'm gonna find Hoping tomorrow will be better, oh-oh
(Ooh-ooh, yeah) (No, no, no time) Mirror, mirror, on the wall Why you gotta hate on me, I stand tall Got my own shine, got my own glow Watch me rise, watch me go Click-clack, keyboard warrior Hiding in the shadows, such a worrier While you're typing, I'm living my dream So step aside from my winning team No time for your jealousy Got my own destiny Focused on my victory Can't you see? No time for your jealousy It's a waste of energy Living my life flawlessly So let me be, let me be Haters gonna hate, that's their game But I'm too busy rising to fame Got my squad, got my crew We're unstoppable, it's true Click-clack, keyboard warrior Hiding in the shadows, such a worrier While you're typing, I'm living my dream So step aside from my winning team No time for your jealousy Got my own destiny Focused on my victory Can't you see? No time for your jealousy It's a waste of energy Living my life flawlessly So let me be, let me be Used to care what people said Now I'm dancing in my head Shaking off the negativity Living life authentically No time for your jealousy Got my own destiny Focused on my victory Can't you see? No time for your jealousy It's a waste of energy Living my life flawlessly So let me be, let me be (No time, no time) For your jealousy (Ooh-ooh, yeah) Let me be, let me be (No time, no time)
Midnight falls Room breathing a silver glow I can’t move Four fingers trace the window Time stops One exhale, then another thought I remember—your name Held under my tongue Sometimes I close my eyes Sometimes I hide from light I search for something lost Always waiting Rain runs down the glass Stilled in place, I let hours pass You’re everywhere but near Leaving me here When time stops, the world just hangs Shadows freezing, caught in place Everything waits for your return When time stops, I call your name When time stops, the air stands still Wish I could hold, could hold you still Slip away Slip away Empty streets Wet pavement, a secret scene Silent lines Streetlights painting what might’ve been Time stops Softest shiver through paper skin I remember—the rush Now only hush All we had is folded small All we said, now barely recall I trace the cracks in my palm Longing lingers I try not to speak Try not to break the streak But night’s gentle hand Makes me understand When time stops, the world just hangs Shadows freezing, caught in place Everything waits for your return When time stops, I call your name When time stops, the air stands still Wish I could hold, could hold you still Slip away Slip away Maybe I’ll find you Maybe I’ll feel you Maybe I’m just lost here Maybe I’ll find you Maybe I’ll feel you Maybe I’m just lost here (lost here) When time stops, the world just hangs Shadows freezing, caught in place Everything waits for your return When time stops, I call your name When time stops, the air stands still Wish I could hold, could hold you still Slip away Slip away Slip away
Ooh, ahh, digital desire Yeah, you got that something, sets my soul on fire Scrolling, scrolling, see you online Perfect picture, curated just right Got that filter glow, head to your toes Everybody wants you, everybody knows Click, click, adding to the cart Another like, tearing you apart Are you real, or just a fantasy? This ain't love, it's commodity You're so consumable, bite-sized and sweet Wrapped up in plastic, can't be beat Living for the likes, the views, the fame Lost in the system, playing the game Consumable, yeah, that's what you are Shining so brightly, like a distant star Trendy topic, viral sensation Fleeting moment, cheap imitation Swipe right, swipe left, another obsession Lost in the echo, no real connection Click, click, adding to the cart Another like, tearing you apart Are you real, or just a fantasy? This ain't love, it's commodity You're so consumable, bite-sized and sweet Wrapped up in plastic, can't be beat Living for the likes, the views, the fame Lost in the system, playing the game Consumable, yeah, that's what you are Shining so brightly, like a distant star But behind the screen, who are you really? Beyond the likes, can you still feel me? Is there a heart beneath the perfect pose? Or just an empty space, as everyone knows? You're so consumable, bite-sized and sweet Wrapped up in plastic, can't be beat Living for the likes, the views, the fame Lost in the system, playing the game Consumable, yeah, that's what you are Shining so brightly, like a distant star Ooh, ahh, digital desire Fading, fading, sets my soul on fire You're so consumable.
Something slipped, a subtle smirk In the haze, saw the cracks lurk Morning eyes, your cover thin Sheets tangled, sharper grin I tiptoe, fearless, through missing parts Found the glitch in your second heart A pause, your pulse betrays Lie laced with affection, always I figured you out, so clear now Underneath secrets, still found out I figured you out, I see through now Truth slips out, always somehow I figured you out I figured you out Empty calls, static words drop Early hour, signals caught Shadowed lines, tracing clues All these riddles, old excuses Same story, told with softer sound Three times promised, always let me down I followed the fragments, pieced the doubt But I won’t let your mystery drown me out I figured you out, so clear now Underneath secrets, still found out I figured you out, I see through now Truth slips out, always somehow I figured you out I figured you out Bittersweet unravel, each confession Can’t disguise it, can’t control the question Still breaking, still aching, still holding on You play it off, but I know what’s wrong Bit by bit, it all comes undone I figured you out, so clear now Underneath secrets, still found out I figured you out, I see through now Truth slips out, always somehow I figured you out I figured you out Shadow games won’t pull me in I figured you out, no need to pretend I figured you out
Ooh-ooh, yeah Ooh-ooh, oh-oh Signed my name in fancy letters Dreams as big as city skies Thought I held the golden ticket Now I see it in your eyes Promises whispered, shining bright Of stages lit and endless nights But the small print blurs under the light This ain't a love song, baby, no It's just The Contract, taking hold Every note, every single show We signed our lives away, you know This ain't a love song, can't you see? We're singing for a company Diamond rings and limousines Looked so good on magazine Now the sparkle's wearing thin Trapped inside this gilded skin Promises whispered, shining bright Of stages lit and endless nights But the small print blurs under the light This ain't a love song, baby, no It's just The Contract, taking hold Every note, every single show We signed our lives away, you know This ain't a love song, can't you see? We're singing for a company Six albums, five years, three singles a year, two world tours, one choice... theirs. This ain't a love song, baby, no It's just The Contract, taking hold Every note, every single show We signed our lives away, you know This ain't a love song, can't you see? We're singing for a company Singing for a company... Ooh-ooh, oh-oh The Contract...
Another city, flashing lights Same old stage, same sleepless nights Painted smile, a practiced pose Nobody knows the way it goes They scream my name, they sing my song But where do I belong? Lost in the echo, the roaring sound Is there anyone real in this crowd? Front row ghost, I'm fading fast Behind the glitter, the die is cast A silhouette in the blinding light Chasing shadows in the lonely night Diamond dresses, a perfect sheen Living a manufactured dream Autographs and hurried waves Trapped inside these gilded cages They scream my name, they sing my song But where do I belong? Lost in the echo, the roaring sound Is there anyone real in this crowd? Front row ghost, I'm fading fast Behind the glitter, the die is cast A silhouette in the blinding light Chasing shadows in the lonely night (Tempo slows, more vulnerable vocals) Reaching out, can anyone see? The real me, the girl underneath This heavy makeup, this heavy crown Wishing I could tear the whole thing down Front row ghost, I'm fading fast Behind the glitter, the die is cast A silhouette in the blinding light Chasing shadows in the lonely night Fading... fading... ghost...
Wake up at five, check the itinerary Another city, another blurry scene Packed in the car, hair and makeup ready Who am I meant to be today, tell me? Smile for the cameras, wave to the crowd Sign on the dotted line, scream it out loud Living the dream, yeah that's what they say But the dream's got me trapped in a gilded cage I keep forgetting to exist Between the makeup and the play Lost in the lights, I can't resist This whirlwind steals my soul away Oh, I keep forgetting to exist Coffee and calls, a constant hum Another interview, feeling so numb Remember the steps, hit every mark Another performance in the fading dark Smile for the cameras, wave to the crowd Sign on the dotted line, scream it out loud Living the dream, yeah that's what they say But the dream's got me trapped in a gilded cage I keep forgetting to exist Between the makeup and the play Lost in the lights, I can't resist This whirlwind steals my soul away Oh, I keep forgetting to exist (Tempo slows, vocals become more raw) Is there a me beneath the glitter and gloss? A real girl hiding, counting the cost? I need to breathe, I need to feel Something that's honest, something that's real I keep forgetting to exist Between the makeup and the play Lost in the lights, I can't resist This whirlwind steals my soul away Oh, I keep forgetting to exist (Synth fades out with echo effect) Forgetting to exist... Forgetting...
Tick-tock, goes the dream Another scheme down the stream Set the timer, wind the spring Wait for the bells to start to ring But the gears are stripped and the hands are stuck No plans go like clockwork, just my luck Got my hopes up, way too high Now I'm watching them fall from the sky Every single little perfect thing Turns to custard, no joy it brings No plans go like clockwork, never do Always something that throws me askew I try to set my life in perfect time But chaos always seems to chime Built it up like a house of cards Knew from the start it wouldn't last far A gust of wind, a single sigh And all my efforts wave goodbye Got my hopes up, way too high Now I'm watching them fall from the sky Every single little perfect thing Turns to custard, no joy it brings No plans go like clockwork, never do Always something that throws me askew I try to set my life in perfect time But chaos always seems to chime Maybe I should just let it be Embrace the crazy staring back at me Stop trying to control every little beat And dance to the rhythm of the offbeat street No plans go like clockwork, never do Always something that throws me askew I try to set my life in perfect time But chaos always seems to chime Tick-tock, goes the dream (oh-oh-oh) Maybe chaos isn't what it seems (no-no-no) Tick-tock, let it go Let the wild unknown start to flow
Ooh-ooh, yeah Ooh-ooh-ooh He said he loved me, swore it was true Now he's with her, what am I gonna do? Stuck in this loop, replayin' the scene Guess I was blind, dancin' in a dream Tried to ignore all the warning signs Knew in my gut, he was never gonna be mine Now the mascara's runnin', tears on the floor Should've known better, should've walked out the door Can't you see, see the exit door? Don't you know, know what you're worth and more? He ain't gonna change, it's a waste of time Leave him behind, gotta leave him behind Friends tried to tell me, I wouldn't listen Lost in the moment, starin' at his glisten He's got that charm, that gets you hooked so fast But empty promises, they never last Tried to ignore all the warning signs Knew in my gut, he was never gonna be mine Now the mascara's runnin', tears on the floor Should've known better, should've walked out the door Can't you see, see the exit door? Don't you know, know what you're worth and more? He ain't gonna change, it's a waste of time Leave him behind, gotta leave him behind No more cryin', no more pain Gotta break free from these rusty chains I'm stronger now, I finally see He was never the one for me Can't you see, see the exit door? Don't you know, know what you're worth and more? He ain't gonna change, it's a waste of time Leave him behind, gotta leave him behind Ooh-ooh, yeah, leave him behind Ooh-ooh-ooh, find peace of mind Yeah, the exit door is waitin' Go on, girl, no hesitating
Grey skies, London rain Mirroring the ache, the constant pain He tells me, "Dry your eyes, love, it'll be alright" But some storms, darling, rage throughout the night He builds me up, says I'm stronger than the gale But I feel the thunder, feel my spirit frail He wants to fix it, make it blue and bright But baby, this darkness, it holds me tight Please don't try to change the weather That's raging deep inside my soul These clouds are part of me forever Let the rain just take control Don't need your sunshine, false and fleeting Just someone to hold me in the storm Please don't try to change the weather Let this darkness keep me warm He brings me flowers, roses red and bold Wants to paint my world in stories to be told He says, "Imagine beaches, sun upon your face" But I'm lost in shadows, can't escape this space He builds me up, says I'm stronger than the gale But I feel the thunder, feel my spirit frail He wants to fix it, make it blue and bright But baby, this darkness, it holds me tight Please don't try to change the weather That's raging deep inside my soul These clouds are part of me forever Let the rain just take control Don't need your sunshine, false and fleeting Just someone to hold me in the storm Please don't try to change the weather Let this darkness keep me warm Maybe someday, the sun will break on through But until then, darling, what am I to do? This ain't a phase, it's etched within my core So love me through the darkness, and ask for nothing more Please don't try to change the weather That's raging deep inside my soul These clouds are part of me forever Let the rain just take control Don't need your sunshine, false and fleeting Just someone to hold me in the storm Please don't try to change the weather Let this darkness keep me warm Let the darkness keep me warm (Echoes and fades)
Na-na-na, yeah Na-na-na, no Na-na-na, not gonna go You think you're smooth, sending texts all night Emojis winking, thinking you're so bright But honey, your spelling's a tragedy And your grammar makes my poor eyes bleed I usually like the chase, the sweet romance But you're moving way too fast, missing every chance These ain't love letters, more like digital spam Inappropriate pictures, dude, you're not the man I appreciate the effort, kinda, sort of, maybe But your declarations of love are driving me crazy You say you're obsessed, can't live without me But your last message asked if I'm DTF, seriously? I'm looking for connection, not a one-night stand Maybe try a book, or just wash your hand I usually like the chase, the sweet romance But you're moving way too fast, missing every chance These ain't love letters, more like digital spam Inappropriate pictures, dude, you're not the man I appreciate the effort, kinda, sort of, maybe But your declarations of love are driving me crazy Slow down, Romeo, take a breath and chill Learn some manners, and maybe acquire some skill 'Cause right now you're just a walking, talking meme Lost in the land of a desperate, digital dream These ain't love letters, more like digital spam Inappropriate pictures, dude, you're not the man I appreciate the effort, kinda, sort of, maybe But your declarations of love are driving me crazy Na-na-na, yeah (driving me crazy) Na-na-na, no (you're not the man) Na-na-na, not gonna go (digital spam) Delete, delete, delete, bye bye, bro.