[Verse] The clock blinks red it’s 2 AM The world’s asleep I’m here again Eyes so heavy they could fall But my mind it’s running a marathon [Chorus] I’m running on empty running on fumes Chasing the shadows in quiet rooms No more fire just a flicker inside Tired but I can’t close my eyes [Verse 2] My pillow whispers stay a while But my thoughts they pile and pile Every sigh a quiet scream I’m wide awake in a restless dream [Prechorus] Can’t slow down can’t hit the brakes A carousel that never shakes [Chorus] I’m running on empty running on fumes Chasing the shadows in quiet rooms No more fire just a flicker inside Tired but I can’t close my eyes [Bridge] The moon’s a ghost staring me down Stars don’t care they’re just hanging around I beg the dark for a little peace But it laughs and holds the leash
