Clock In My Chest

[Verse 1]
Hit the crib, kick shoes by the door
Mom say, "Text back, they been callin' you more"
Rent due, same roof, same peeling paint
Hope on E, but I still act brave

Notes in my phone, that's my lottery ticket
Every bar like a brick, tryna build me a villa
Scroll bills, get chills when the numbers don't match
Still laugh, still rap, still swing at the catch

[Chorus]
I got a clock in my chest that don't stop (tick, tick)
Every little second tryna climb out the box (yeah)
World on mute but my heart on loud
I been too broke to be too proud

Clock in my chest that don't stop (don't stop)
Writing my name where the ink might drop
If I fall off, I still show up
‘Cause a closed door still shake when you knock (hey!)

[Verse 2]
Bus ride, back seat, hoodie on, head down
Beat in my ear, whole life in one sound
See the same cracked glass on the corner store light
Promise myself I won't stay here for life

Friends burn out, tryna stunt for the 'Gram
Got a little high, then they lost who they am
Me, I just trade sleep for another 16
Chasing that "maybe" like it's all I need

[Chorus]
I got a clock in my chest that don't stop (tick, tick)
Every little second tryna climb out the box (yeah)
World on mute but my heart on loud
I been too broke to be too proud

Clock in my chest that don't stop (don't stop)
Writing my name where the ink might drop
If I fall off, I still show up
‘Cause a closed door still shake when you knock (yeah, yeah)