Tick-Tock Life

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[Intro]
Tick-tock
Tick-tock
Yeah
Listen

[Verse 1]
Alarm on the phone, but my heart still muted
Scrolling through a crowd I don't feel included
Smiling in the mirror like I'm doing fine
Then I freeze, empty eyes, in the bathroom light

Friends post pics, everybody looks laughing
I’m in bed, heavy chest, closed captions
“Maybe I’m the only one left behind”
Whisper to the ceiling, “Will it change in time?”

[Pre-Chorus]
Some days I wanna disappear
Pull the blanket to my ears
Some days I wanna call my crew
Share dumb jokes ‘til the sky turns blue

[Chorus]
Tick-tock, life goes on
Sometimes right, sometimes wrong
Up and down like a song
But I’m still moving on (hey!)
Tick-tock, day by day
Tears will dry, it’s okay
I will find those little rays
Tiny sparks in the gray
Tick-tock, life goes on
Tick-tock, I’ll stay strong

[Verse 2]
Rain on the glass, hear the cars count seconds
Mom in the kitchen, hum a soft old record
Dad texts “eat well,” just a simple line
Feels like a hand reaching through my mind

Group chat quiet, but my heart still typing
“Anyone awake?” but I keep on hiding
Then my sister cracks the door, “You alright?”
We share chips, stupid memes, start to feel light (ooh)

[Pre-Chorus]
Some nights I’m tired of my face
Wanna vanish from this place
Some nights I need one small sign
Like a message saying “You’re still mine”

[Chorus]
Tick-tock, life goes on
Sometimes right, sometimes wrong
Up and down like a song
But I’m still moving on (yeah)
Tick-tock, day by day
Tears will dry, it’s okay
I will find those little rays
Tiny sparks in the gray
Tick-tock, life goes on
Tick-tock, you’re still strong

[Bridge]
If you feel alone in a crowded room (hey!)
Talking to the moon ‘cause it understands you
Hold this line like a lifeboat tight
“I’m allowed to hurt and still be bright”

Laugh with friends, then cry alone
Both are pieces of your home
One small snack, one silly show
Tiny joys saying, “You can grow”

[Chorus]
Tick-tock, life goes on
Sometimes right, sometimes wrong
Heart is weak, but it’s strong
When it beats with this song (oh yeah)
Tick-tock, day by day
We’ll find light on the way
Sharing all our little rays
Tiny sparks in the gray
Tick-tock, life goes on
Tick-tock, we’ll stay strong