Midnight Run

Rising while others are falling fast asleep Should I go? Now that ain't even a question 'cause baby girl gotta eat And so does my wife, and I Gotta go! Yes, gotta make that run just so we can get by Dreams! Sweet dreams of the future both near and far Reaching earnestly yet they're like a distant fading star Running to punch someone else's clock, now this ain't ever made no man rich I know it but I haven't found it, yes, that good 'ol niche Running, running, running but to where? Just trying to stay focused on that distant star as I persevere SLOW DOWN! I say slow down 'cause what's gon' be, gon' be! Every time I say this, I quickly remember that the car note is a month behind and the cupboards are empty Running! Running into the night and days Baby needs a new pair of shoes and still no pay raise Lord! Being caught in this whirlwind makes me wanna holla' Running, just running to make that mighty dollar God knows I've been struggling to make these old ends meet. I've moved slow and fast Don't know Lord, just don't know how long my energy gon' last