Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I paid the rent but I lost my spark
Clocked in early, left after dark
My body’s here, but my mind’s on mute
Trading dreams for a business suit

[Verse 2]
I chase the raise like it’ll raise me too
But I’m still broke where it cuts through
I got receipts for every tear
But no refund for the fear

[Pre-Chorus]
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill

[Chorus]
Rent’s due, soul’s late
I’m tired of surviving this state
I move, I grind, I fake the glow
But I forgot what makes me whole
Rent’s due, soul’s late
Can I afford to feel again?

[SOLO]

[Verse 3]
I used to sing just to feel the air
Now I hum stress in a leather chair
I used to dance like no one paid
Now I’m stiff in suits I never made

[Verse 4]
I bought a life that doesn’t fit
Returns denied, I just commit
I’m rich in tasks, poor in peace
My joy’s on layaway release

[Pre-Chorus]
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill

[Chorus]
Rent’s due, soul’s late
I’m tired of surviving this state
I move, I grind, I fake the glow
But I forgot what makes me whole
Rent’s due, soul’s late
Can I afford to feel again?

[Verse 5]
I saw a child dance in the rain
No paycheck, no shame, no pain
I want that rhythm back in me
Before I priced out being free

[Pre-Chorus]
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill
I paid the bills
But I lost the thrill

[Chorus]
Rent’s due, soul’s late
I’m tired of surviving this state
I move, I grind, I fake the glow
But I forgot what makes me whole
Rent’s due, soul’s late
Can I afford to feel again?