[start] [Intro] [Instrumental only] [Verse 1] Pedalling down the street, feeling just fine, Not in a rush, but still watching the time. Like the White Rabbit, I check the clock, But the universe laughs — and my plans get blocked. [Instrumental break] [Pre-Chorus] No sign, no warning — just a roadblock glare Detour signs spinning in sensory flare Had to U-turn, breath held tight World turned loud, lost my light [Instrumental break] [Chorus] Bicycle commute — oh what a ride! From calm to fury, my emotions collide Crossing the street, like a vivid bad dream Honking and chaos — a sensory scream [Instrumental break] [Verse 2] Press the button, beg for mercy, Traffic’s a beast, and it’s testing me. Noise and the fumes, it’s a sensory storm, Each second a minute, this is the norm. [Instrumental break] [Pre-Chorus] Motorist honks, not once, not twice — But three times loud, and it’s not very nice. I hit the trunk — steam out my ears, My legs gave way, overloaded with fears. [Instrumental break] [Chorus] Bicycle commute — trapped in the tide, From hope to panic, no place to hide. Crossing the street, like a sensory flame, Chaos and honking — too much to name. [Instrumental break] [Bridge] Heart rate’s up, legs are so weak, An hour later, still feeling the freak. Body's a marathon, but all I did was cross, The street, the street, oh what a loss! [Instrumental break] [Chorus] Bicycle commute — I rode through the storm, From chaos to calm, a new kind of norm. Crossed that street, still feeling the theme, But now I can laugh at that surreal dream. [Instrumental break] [Outro] Bicycle commute, a tale to tell, From stress to euphoria, a rollercoaster spell. Next time I ride, I’ll be prepared — With a plan, a smile — and a little more care. [Outro: Hopeful ambient fade-out with fading bicycle bell chimes] [end]
