Honey Is My Nickname

[Intro] The clock keeps tapping on the kitchen wall I count the seconds, watch the daylight fall One hand is waiting, one hand wants to run Tell me what I’m hiding from [Verse 1] I saved my courage in a paper cup Folded every plan, never opened up Everybody says the road will show But roads don’t move if I move too slow I’ve got a suitcase underneath my bed Packed with every word I never said The door is shaking in the evening wind Maybe losing is where I begin [Pre-Chorus] If I keep waiting, the moment disappears If I step forward, I have to face my fears No map, no promise, no perfect sign But this heartbeat is still mine [Chorus] I wait my time, but time runs fast How long can I keep holding back? Do I stay here or walk into the dark? Maybe I fail, but maybe I start Or get stung by the bee, let the sweet pain remind me Honey is my nickname, you can’t take that from me I wait my time, but time won’t wait I choose the risk before it’s too late [Verse 2] I hear the city through the window glass Every train is asking why I let it pass My reflection says, “You know the way” Even when my hands begin to shake I don’t need a crown or a guarantee Just one brave step that belongs to me If the floor gives out beneath my feet I’ll build a bridge from the broken pieces [Beat Switch] Cut the lights, let the pressure rise New direction in my eyes No more circles, no disguise I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive [Rap Verse] Tick-tick, time is a thief with a clean white glove Took my maybe, took my almost, took the things I love I was parked in the doubt lane, engine running low Now I’m taking every wrong turn just to see where I go No hive, no fear, no golden rule Honey on my tongue but I’m nobody’s fool If the sting comes sharp, I’ll heal and learn Better one scar than a life on pause, let it burn I can’t ask tomorrow to rescue today Can’t wait for the thunder to clear out the rain I’ve been making a prison from a safe little room Now I’m kicking down the door and making space to bloom [Pre-Chorus] If I keep waiting, the moment disappears If I step forward, I have to face my fears No map, no promise, no perfect sign But this heartbeat is still mine [Chorus] I wait my time, but time runs fast How long can I keep holding back? Do I stay here or walk into the dark? Maybe I fail, but maybe I start Or get stung by the bee, let the sweet pain remind me Honey is my nickname, you can’t take that from me I wait my time, but time won’t wait I choose the risk before it’s too late [Bridge] If I fall, let the ground be honest If I lose, let the lesson find me I would rather chase a distant promise Than let fear decide my life quietly [Final Chorus] I waited long, but time ran fast I’m done pretending I can turn it back I’ll walk right out into the dark Maybe I fail, but maybe I start I might get stung by the bee, still the sweet pain reminds me Honey is my nickname, you can’t take that from me The future calls and I won’t hesitate I choose the risk before it’s too late [Outro] One step, one breath, one open door I’m not waiting anymore