(Instrumental Intro Starts with pulsing drums, warm bass, and a driving guitar riff.) [Verse 1] Another year’s gone by, I feel it in my bones, Looking back on everything I should’ve known. Pictures fade, but the faces stay, I’ve been chasing tomorrow while today slips away. I still dream like I’m twenty-five, But the mirror says, “You’re running out of time.” [Pre-Chorus] And I’ve got things I need to say, Before the moment slips away. [Chorus – big, passionate, and catchy] I’m running out of time — To tell the ones I love what they mean to my life. I’m running out of time — To make it right before I close my eyes. Every heartbeat’s a warning sign, Every breath is crossing lines — I’m running out of time… Running out of time. [Verse 2] I’ve wasted days on things that fade, Held my pride when I should’ve prayed. There’s a fear that I can’t explain, It’s the sound of life slipping down the drain. And I wonder if I’ll ever be The person that I swore I’d see in me. [Pre-Chorus] I don’t want to leave with words unsaid, I don’t want to live half-alive instead. [Chorus – stronger, layered vocals] I’m running out of time — To tell the ones I love what they mean to my life. I’m running out of time — To make it right before I close my eyes. Every heartbeat’s a warning sign, Every breath is crossing lines — I’m running out of time… Running out of time. [Bridge – emotional and cinematic, half-time drums] Tell my mother that I tried, Tell my father I found my fight. Tell my friends I’ll be alright, Even when I fade into the night. Don’t let regret be all that’s mine, I’ve been living fast and dying inside. Now I see the truth so clear — It’s not too late while I’m still here. [Guitar Solo – 3:10 to 3:40] (A soaring solo, echoing the melody of “I’m running out of time.) (Building toward a powerful, emotional final chorus.) [Final Chorus – full power, drums + harmony layers] I’m running out of time — To tell the ones I love what they mean to my life! I’m running out of time — But I’m not giving up this fight! Every heartbeat’s a warning sign, Every breath is crossing lines — I’m running out of time… Running out of time! [Outro – 4:05 to 4:30] (Drums fade to heartbeat rhythm, soft piano carries the melody.) Running out of time… (oh, oh) Running out of time… (oh, oh) If I can love you once more tonight, That’s enough before the light. (Ends on a sustained chord with a soft ticking clock fading away.)
