[Hook] Late night lights, I’m standin’ in between Dreams on the shelf, dust on everything Say “next in line,” but no one look at me Heart stay open… still nobody sees ⸻ [Verse 1] Lights hum buzzin’ like a tired old friend Same four walls, same shift again Clock hit two, still pourin’ the tea Countin’ small change, countin’ what could be Faces come quick, then they fade just as fast I learn every smile but they never last They take what they need, never ask my name Just a voice say “ma'am,” then it’s gone again I came here young with a head full of plans Now I fold receipts with these same worn hands Told my mother I’d be more than this But I’m stuck in the quiet I can’t dismiss ⸻ [Hook] Late night lights, I’m standin’ in between Dreams on the shelf, dust on everything Say “next in line,” but no one look at me Heart stay open… still nobody sees ⸻ [Verse 2] There’s a man come in round half past nine Always buys coffee, never takes his time He say “thank you,” I say it too But I got more words I don’t push through Think if I speak, I might break the line Cross that space that I never define So I keep it safe in a simple exchange Two people close but a world out of range Outside cars pass, goin’ somewhere bright I lock that door at the end of night Walk to my room, no one wait inside Just the echo of things I never tried ⸻ [Hook] Late night lights, I’m standin’ in between Dreams on the shelf, dust on everything Say “next in line,” but no one look at me Heart stay open… still nobody sees ⸻ [Verse 3] Maybe one day I won’t feel this small Won’t speak so low, won’t fear the call Maybe I’ll step past this counter line Say what I feel without rewinding time Till then I’m here with the quiet and sound Feet on the same square piece of ground Still got hope though it moves real slow Even in places no one would know ⸻ [Final Hook] Late night lights, I’m standin’ in between Dreams on the shelf, dust on everything Say “next in line,” but no one look at me Heart stay open… still nobody sees
