Broke

Woke up late again, job apps still unread My phone keeps buzzing, but it’s just debt instead Tried selling old shoes, no one wants size ten Checked my balance — looks like “try again” Even my fridge said “bro, you're on your own” One sad carrot and a sauce bottle half-gone I’d call my mom, but she’d roast me alive So I just lie down and pretend to thrive And then the bill hits like a punch in the chest I keep refreshing, but my cash ain't impressed I need a miracle, or maybe a fraud But I’m too dumb to even cheat at odds Well, guess I'm broke now Baby, I am broke now Got no money in me, yeah Wanna hear it out loud? I’m running on hopes and some microwave meals Wallet so empty it squeaks when it feels Congratulations to me — professionally downhill My rent’s due soon, I’m allergic to “pay” I tried freelancing, got one gig for no pay My friends say “grind!”, like BRO, look, I’m trying But my bank account keeps spiritually dying I made a vision board; it fell off the wall Even the glue gave up — said “that’s your call” I’d hustle hard, but I can’t stay awake A nap feels safer than the risks I take Broke boy mindset, no updates Card declined twice at the discount crates Payday’s missing, vibe dismissing Life keeps taxing what I'm not even making Skills? pending — luck? descending Dreams on hold, no signs of mending Future on pause with a loading bar My ambition left in a getaway car Every time I try, the world says “not today” So I shrug, lay down, and pray for autopay Well, guess I'm broke now Baby, I am broke now Got no money in me Yeah, wanna hear it out loud? I’m running on hopes and some microwave meals Wallet so empty it squeaks when it feels Congratulations to me — professionally downhill I keep checking coins like they’re rare artifacts My couch ate twenty bucks, never gave it back I tried budgeting — laughed, closed the app Even my dreams charge rent when I nap Life said “level up”, but I don’t have the XP And every side quest costs a service fee I’m one step away from selling card tricks Or reviewing noodles just to feel “rich” Fast thoughts running like a glitching drive Trying to look alive in a broke man’s life If success is near, I missed the sign Guess I’ll wait for luck to call — it’s never on time Well, guess I'm broke now Baby, I am broke now A dollar and a dream But the dream’s checked out I’m laughing at myself ‘cause it hurts less loud Living on vibes and whatever I’ve found So here’s my anthem — financially kicked down Still broke, still me — king without a crown