[Electric Piano] [Intro – spoken scene] “Ugh… not again… I’m late!” [Verse 1] Alarm’s screaming, I’m already late, Half-asleep, but can’t escape. Rush through makeup, no time to care, Coffee spilled, I swear—it’s everywhere. Toothbrush foam, a mess on my face, Skincare rush, I’m losing the race. Grab my coat, and out I fly, Just another day to survive. [Pre-Chorus] Subway crowd, I lose my mind, Headphones on, I’m feeling blind. Fake a smile, play pretend, Just waiting for the day to end. [Chorus] POP! Gum — I chew my stress away, Little pink cloud saves my day. POP! Gum — it keeps me sane, Sweet escape from the mundane. POP! Gum — in a world that screams, I blow my bubbles, chase my dreams. POP! Gum — my therapy, One chew from losing gravity. [Verse 2] Nosy coworker in my space, Boss with that "you’re late again" face. Emails, deadlines, endless lies, Counting minutes till goodbye. Lunch break talk, same old tea, Fake smiles, plastic energy. Look outside — blue skies tease, But I’m stuck here, chasing peace. [Pre-Chorus] So I mask it with a laugh, Make a joke, hide the cracks. Turn my music way too loud, Disappear inside the crowd. [Chorus] POP! Gum — I chew my stress away, Little pink cloud saves my day. POP! Gum — it keeps me sane, Sweet escape from the mundane. POP! Gum — in a world that screams, I blow my bubbles, chase my dreams. POP! Gum — my therapy, One chew from losing gravity. [Bridge – Billie-style minimalist section] Between two trains, I see my face, Same routine, same endless race. But maybe life’s not that bad, Just a pop away from glad. (soft whisper) POP! Gum — I’m holding on, Flavor fades, but I move on. [Final Chorus – groovy Dua Lipa energy] POP! Gum — I chew my stress away, Turn my mess into ballet. POP! Gum — it keeps me free, Little burst of sanity. POP! Gum — my sweet disguise, Sugar dreams behind my eyes. If I can’t quit this daily run, I’ll make it sweet — POP! Gum. [Outro – whispered with a smile] Another day chewed up and done, But hey… at least it tastes like fun. POP! 💋
