Treading Water

[Verse 1] Woke up tired, same as yesterday Same noise buzzing in my brain Every problem, every weight Hits before I’m even awake Coffee’s cold, but I still drink it down Ain’t no time to slow it down World keeps spinning, I just brace Trying just to keep my place [Pre-Chorus] It’s not that I’m giving up It’s just I’ve had enough Of fighting every little thing Just to feel like I can breathe [Chorus] I’m still treading water in a rising sea Trying not to let it swallow me Every day’s a battle I don’t choose But I lace ‘em up ‘cause I refuse to lose Yeah, I’m worn thin but I’m holding on Even when the strength feels gone It ain’t breaking me, just wearing me down Still standing, still sticking around [Verse 2] Bills stack high like waves at night Sleep don’t come, I close my eyes Every plan just shifts again Like I’m running but don’t know when People say “it’ll be alright” From the comfort of their side But they don’t feel this constant pull Dragging every ounce I’ve got [Pre-Chorus] I don’t need a miracle Just something livable A little room to catch my breath Before I’m drowning in the rest [Chorus] I’m still treading water in a rising sea Trying not to let it swallow me Every day’s a battle I don’t choose But I lace ‘em up ‘cause I refuse to lose Yeah, I’m worn thin but I’m holding on Even when the strength feels gone It ain’t breaking me, just wearing me down Still standing, still sticking around [Bridge] Maybe it’s not supposed to be easy Maybe this is just the cost Of trying hard to stay above it When it feels like all is lost Still I get up, still I try Even when I question why There’s a fire I can’t ignore Even if it’s burning low [Chorus] I’m still treading water in a rising sea Trying not to let it swallow me Every day’s a battle I don’t choose But I lace ‘em up ‘cause I refuse to lose Yeah, I’m worn thin but I’m holding on Even when the strength feels gone It ain’t breaking me, just wearing me down Still standing, still sticking around Still standing, still sticking around Still standing, still sticking around Still standing, still sticking around