Verse 1 Alarm clock ringing like a warning sign Same damn rush, same finish line Too much noise in a one-track mind Been on fast-forward, losing time Everybody wants a piece of me Notifications like a symphony I love this life, just need some space Need a breath I can finally taste Pre-Chorus Phone on silent, keys in hand Sun don’t care who I am If freedom’s calling, I’m calling it back Just for a minute… I’m gone like that Chorus Sabbatical, yeah I’m cutting the cord Sabbatical, no clocks anymore Hands up, feet up, drink in hand If life’s too loud, I’m taking a stand Sabbatical, burn it off, let it go Find myself where the wild winds blow No shame, no fear, no calendar math Everybody needs a sabbatical Post-Chorus (Crowd Chant) When I say take—you say a break TAKE! (A BREAK!) TAKE! (A BREAK!) Hey! Hey! Sab-ba-ti-cal Hey! Hey! Sab-ba-ti-cal Verse 2 Sunset drive, no destination Barefoot nights, no explanation Cheap drinks, loud laughs, real friends Forget what day it is again We’ve been carrying the weight too long Trying to be right, trying to be strong If the world won’t slow its pace I’ll step off just to find my place Pre-Chorus Salt in the air, sky on fire This feels more like who I am If freedom’s calling, I’m calling it back Just for a minute… I’m gone like that Chorus Sabbatical, yeah I’m cutting the cord Sabbatical, no clocks anymore Hands up, feet up, drink in hand If life’s too loud, I’m taking a stand Sabbatical, burn it off, let it go Find myself where the wild winds blow No shame, no fear, no calendar math Everybody needs a sabbatical Bridge (Lift + Perspective) This ain’t quitting, this is clarity Refilling the parts that ran empty I’ll be back stronger than I was Sometimes stepping away is love Breakdown (Half-Time Crowd Moment) No pressure No proving Just breathing Just moving Final Chorus (Big, Open, Hopeful) Sabbatical, yeah we earned this now Sabbatical, raise ‘em up, raise ‘em loud Hands up, feet up, Wolfpack proud If rest is rebellion, we’re guilty now Sabbatical, clear head, open heart Finding light when the nights feel dark I’ll be back better than I am tonight Everybody needs one to get it right Outro (Chant / Fade) Hey! Hey! Take a break Hey! Hey! Sab-ba-ti-cal Hey! Hey! Let it breathe Hey! Hey! Sab-ba-ti-cal
