Running with the Jonses

4x4, intensive build up, rock and drum and base EDM, fast paced, accordion and saxophone

Intro]
Lace 'em up.
Another day, another cup.
The sidewalk is the starting line.
[Verse 1]
The alarm goes off before the sun is in the sky
I see the neighbors' lights, they're already flying by
They got the brand-new shoes, the carbon-plated soles
I’m in my worn-out pair, just trying to match their goals
My lungs are on fire, it’s only mile one
But they're half a block ahead, looks like they’re having fun
I check my cheap stopwatch, and push the pace up high
If they can run a six-minute, then so can I.
[Chorus]
Oh, the Joneses set the tempo
And I’m just trying to hold on
Running faster, breathing shallow
From the dusk until the dawn
They got the form, they got the style
They make it look like it’s a breeze
But I’m just burning up the miles
Trying to keep up with the Joneses
Yeah, keeping up with the Joneses
[Verse 2]
I see them post their stats, a perfect split, a PB
My legs feel heavy, like I'm running through the sea
They bought the hydration pack, the ergonomic vest
While I’m just clutching my keys, and hoping for the best
I cut the corner sharp, I try to gain some ground
I hear their easy laughter, it’s a punishing sound
This isn’t for my health, it isn't for the view
It’s just to prove I'm just as fast as you.
[Chorus]
Oh, the Joneses set the tempo
And I’m just trying to hold on
Running faster, breathing shallow
From the dusk until the dawn
They got the form, they got the style
They make it look like it’s a breeze
But I’m just burning up the miles
Trying to keep up with the Joneses
[Bridge]
My muscles are screaming
Is this the dream I was dreaming?
This finish line keeps moving
What am I even proving?
I'm running their race, on their terms, in their lane
Chasing a shadow, ignoring the strain
I’ve got a stitch in my side, but I can't slow down
Can't be the last one to make it through town.
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Oh, the Joneses set the tempo
And I’m just trying to hold on
Running faster, breathing shallow
From the dusk until the dawn
They got the form, they got the style
They make it look like it’s a breeze
But I’m just burning up the miles
Trying to keep up with the Joneses
[Outro]
Keep on running.
Just keep on running.
Who am I chasing?
Why am I racing?
(Fades out)

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Intro] Lace 'em up. Another day, another cup. The sidewalk is the starting line. [Verse 1] The alarm goes off before the sun is in the sky I see the neighbors' lights, they're already flying by They got the brand-new shoes, the carbon-plated soles I’m in my worn-out pair, just trying to match their goals My lungs are on fire, it’s only mile one But they're half a block ahead, looks like they’re having fun I check my cheap stopwatch, and push the pace up high If they can run a six-minute, then so can I. [Chorus] Oh, the Joneses set the tempo And I’m just trying to hold on Running faster, breathing shallow From the dusk until the dawn They got the form, they got the style They make it look like it’s a breeze But I’m just burning up the miles Trying to keep up with the Joneses Yeah, keeping up with the Joneses [Verse 2] I see them post their stats, a perfect split, a PB My legs feel heavy, like I'm running through the sea They bought the hydration pack, the ergonomic vest While I’m just clutching my keys, and hoping for the best I cut the corner sharp, I try to gain some ground I hear their easy laughter, it’s a punishing sound This isn’t for my health, it isn't for the view It’s just to prove I'm just as fast as you. [Chorus] Oh, the Joneses set the tempo And I’m just trying to hold on Running faster, breathing shallow From the dusk until the dawn They got the form, they got the style They make it look like it’s a breeze But I’m just burning up the miles Trying to keep up with the Joneses [Bridge] My muscles are screaming Is this the dream I was dreaming? This finish line keeps moving What am I even proving? I'm running their race, on their terms, in their lane Chasing a shadow, ignoring the strain I’ve got a stitch in my side, but I can't slow down Can't be the last one to make it through town. [Guitar Solo] [Chorus] Oh, the Joneses set the tempo And I’m just trying to hold on Running faster, breathing shallow From the dusk until the dawn They got the form, they got the style They make it look like it’s a breeze But I’m just burning up the miles Trying to keep up with the Joneses [Outro] Keep on running. Just keep on running. Who am I chasing? Why am I racing? (Fades out)

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