[Verse 1] Alarm on the nightstand buzzing Shoes by the door, still sore from yesterday Coffee in a chipped blue mug Calendar shouting there’s a price to pay Missed calls, unpaid parking tickets Mom’s voice asking if I’m eating right Stare down the hallway mirror Tell myself “we’re gonna be alright” [Chorus] I’m running the course, no finish line Heart on fire, breath on time Stumble and scrape, still I don’t stop Every hard mile writes my name at the top I’m running the course, through doubt and noise Blisters and bruises, stubborn joy Can’t see the end, but I feel the force Yeah, step by step, I’m running the course [Verse 2] Friends all posting perfect moments Filter on every little scene I’m here with my rent past due And three worn jerseys hanging by a broken screen Coach said, “Kid, you ain’t your losses” Tattooed that phrase somewhere inside Tie up these laces tighter Turn my fear into a stride [Chorus] I’m running the course, no finish line Heart on fire, breath on time Stumble and scrape, still I don’t stop Every hard mile writes my name at the top I’m running the course, through doubt and noise Blisters and bruises, stubborn joy Can’t see the end, but I feel the force Yeah, step by step, I’m running the course [Bridge] (hey!) One more lap when I’m shaking (oh) One more shot when it aches Every “you can’t” that I’m facing Turns into fuel I can’t waste [Chorus] I’m running the course, no finish line Heart on fire, breath on time Stumble and scrape, still I don’t stop Every hard mile writes my name at the top I’m running the course, through doubt and noise Blisters and bruises, stubborn joy Can’t see the end, but I feel the force Yeah, step by step, I’m running the course
