[Intro] "You measure me in minutes... You pray for me in years... But I — I wait for no one." [Verse 1] I’ve seen kings trade gold for hours Lovers swear beneath the towers Candles burning, pages turning Still they never see me coming I slip through cracks in castle stones Dance on rooftops all alone You chase me down in every song But blink — and I’m already gone [Pre-Chorus] You wind your watches, hold your breath You count your steps, afraid of death But I don’t stop for cries or crowns I turn the world — I pull it down [Chorus] I watched empires rise I watched lovers lie I wait for no one I kiss and I fly I leave clocks in dust I leave hearts in rust I wait for no one I wait for no one [Verse 2] Y'all build towers just to fall I graffiti every wall Mark your skin with little lines Gift you wrinkles, steal your shine Take your youth and wear it thin Wear your losses like a grin You beg me for one moment more But baby — that’s not what I’m for [Pre-Chorus 2] Set alarms to catch me?... Cute. Run your life in calendar loops But I’m the shadow in your light The reason stars all fade at night [Chorus] I watched empires rise I watched lovers lie I wait for no one I kiss and I fly I leave clocks in dust I leave hearts in rust I wait for no one I wait for no one [Bridge] I was there when you were born I’ll be there when you are gone Not your enemy or friend — Just the story with no end [Final Chorus] I watched empires rise I watched lovers lie I wait for no one I kiss and I fly I leave clocks in dust I leave hearts in rust I wait for no one I wait for no one [Outro] "Turn the hourglass... It won't matter."