[Verse] Clock’s stuck at five but I’m stuck in my chair The hum of the office fills the stale air Deadlines like freight trains barreling through The night whispers "This is what you do" [Chorus] Burning midnight oil till the break of dawn My shadow’s my friend when everyone’s gone Numbers and screens they’re a warzone to fight I’m chasing the sun but I'm owned by the night [Verse 2] The coffee pot’s empty a sad little crime The clock on the wall laughs at my grind The vending machine’s got secrets to keep It hums a tune as the world drifts to sleep [Chorus] Burning midnight oil till the break of dawn My shadow’s my friend when everyone’s gone Numbers and screens they’re a warzone to fight I’m chasing the sun but I’m owned by the night [Bridge] Lights hum above me the floor’s a ghost town My reflection’s the only one sticking around I dream of my pillow but I’m stuck in this war Each stroke of the keys won’t settle the score [Chorus] Burning midnight oil till the break of dawn My shadow’s my friend when everyone’s gone Numbers and screens they’re a warzone to fight I’m chasing the sun but I’m owned by the night
