[Intro] Rent is due and I’m still awake counting every dollar like it’s gonna multiply God I’m so tired [Verse 1] Phone screen cracked bank app open minus signs talking like they fucking know me Sink full of dishes gas light on boss keeps texting like nothing’s wrong Mama says breathe friends say pray but breathing don’t pay what I owe today [Pre-Chorus] I’m tired of pretending I’m one check from okay when one bad week could take everything away I’m not lazy I’m not weak I’m just scared and losing sleep [Chorus] Rent is due and I’m not fine laughing at work then crying on the drive I just want one month where I’m not scared to check my phone my mail my bank my chest Everybody wants something I don’t have enough I’m running on empty and calling it tough Rent is due and I’m doing my best [Post-Chorus] doing my best doing my best Goddamn I’m doing my best why’s it still not enough? [Verse 2] Cart full of groceries delete half at the line smile at the cashier like I do this all the time Put the milk back keep the bread tell myself I’ll eat later instead I’m tired of saying “sorry, I can’t” like being broke is who I am I don’t want rich I don’t want fame I just want peace with my own damn name [Chorus] Rent is due and I’m not fine laughing at work then crying on the drive I just want one month where I’m not scared to check my phone my mail my bank my chest Everybody wants something I don’t have enough I’m running on empty and calling it tough Rent is due and I’m doing my best [Bridge] I’m so fucking tired of almost making it almost saving almost catching my breath Almost paid it almost fixed it almost had a life that didn’t feel like this shit I don’t need luxury I don’t need more I just want sleep without fear at the door I’m working I’m trying I’m bleeding I’m smiling past due past due past due like I’m past saving too [Final Chorus] Rent is due and I’m not fine laughing at work then crying on the drive I just want one month where I’m not scared to check my phone my mail my bank my chest Everybody wants something I don’t have enough I’m running on empty and calling it tough Rent is due and I’m doing my best [Outro] Phone screen cracked bank app open I whisper “please” like money’s listening Rent is due and I’m doing my best.
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