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
Copyright © Stewart Watkins | Year Posted 2017
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