Lyrics
[Verse 1] Punch in when the sky go black Name tag on, no time to slack Forklift hum and a mop that gleams I’m stacking hours like I stack these dreams Cold break room, paper cup steam Half-awake but I still scheme Check that clock like, “Soon enough” Got a whole new life in the morning rush I move quiet, but my aim stay loud Same old floor, but I’m different now Count that change, count that pay Count my blessings at the end of the day [Pre-Chorus] Sun up coming, I’m still wide-eyed Hands tired, but my heart don’t lie I been building in the dark all night Now I’m stepping where the dawn hits bright [Chorus] Clock out, dream out I been living two lives now Clock out, dream out Night shift money, daytime sound I don’t stop I don’t fold I’m too hot I’m too bold Clock out, dream out Watch me turn it all around [Verse 2] Lunch bag packed with a pen and plan Notes on a phone when I get a chance Boss say, “Move,” I move on cue But my mind in a booth with a mic and truth Bus ride home, eyes half-lit Still I write every line in the grip of it Every scar got a story in it Every late shift made my glory bigger Mama said, “Boy, keep faith in view” So I grind like I got something to prove No silver spoon, just a steady lane No handout, just a made-by-pain [Pre-Chorus] Sun up coming, I’m still wide-eyed Hands tired, but my heart don’t lie I been building in the dark all night Now I’m stepping where the dawn hits bright [Chorus] Clock out, dream out I been living two lives now Clock out, dream out Night shift money, daytime sound I don’t stop I don’t fold I’m too hot I’m too bold Clock out, dream out Watch me turn it all around [Bridge] If you see me looking drained, I’m determined Every shift I survive is a word in the sermon Every bruise on my hands got me learning How to turn that fire into earning Half past tired, still I rise Same worn shoes, same sharp eyes One more day, one more try I was made for more than getting by [Chorus] Clock out, dream out I been living two lives now Clock out, dream out Night shift money, daytime sound I don’t stop I don’t fold I’m too hot I’m too bold Clock out, dream out Watch me turn it all around