[Verse 1] I’m down on my couch with the lights turned low Rain on the glass and a late-night glow They start up crackling when I try to sleep Same sharp chatter, sinking deep Got a storm in my chest, got a buzz in my bones Like a crowd in the room where I’m all alone They tease, they prod, they never quit I breathe in slow just to live with it [Pre-Chorus] Tell me why won’t it stop? Tell me why won’t it stop? I’m at the edge, I’m losing my grip One more word and my mask might slip [Chorus] Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) So I drown them out instead Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) So I reach for peace instead Soft piano in the dark Gentle strings around my heart I need one second of ease One second of ease [Verse 2] They call my name when nobody’s there Peck at my joy like they own my air Say I’m too much, say I’m not enough Say keep on smiling while they act tough So I plug in and I ride that wave Little bright worlds that I can save Fire and stars on a glowing screen Turn down the noise, keep my mind clean [Pre-Chorus] Tell me why won’t it stop? Tell me why won’t it stop? I’m at the edge, I’m losing my grip One more word and my mask might slip [Chorus] Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) So I drown them out instead Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) So I reach for peace instead Lo-fi nights and jazz on loop Reggae waves and bluesy swoops I need one second of ease One second of ease [Bridge] I put on soft piano streams Violin that soothes my seams Peaceful playlists on repeat Let the calm wash over me I lose myself in pixel skies Puzzle paths and rolling dice Story quests that hold me tight Keep me here through sleepless nights [Final Chorus] Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) But I’ve got songs to hold me steady Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) And all my games are at the ready Reggae pulses, blues that heal Swinging drums that help me feel I find one second of peace One second of peace Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) But I’m still standing, soft and strong Crackling chickens in my head (crackling chickens) Wrapped in every healing song Every world I choose to play Keeps the darkest thoughts at bay I find one second of peace One second of peace
