Yeah uh... Hoodie over my head, leaning on the bus window, Silhouettes pass by as it cruises real slow. It’s 4 A.M., the city just waking up I'm exhausted from a job that don't pay enough. Headset on, half asleep—just pulled an all-nighter Feel the street vibrations, gripped my phone tighter. In these early hours I can't help but contemplate On the times I used to sit up and concentrate Listening to teachers while they paint the picture Of what hard work was supposed to give us… Straight A student, here I am, stuck in a dead end job, All that hard work. . . didn't move me up a spot. Hold that thought, the bus halts at the next stop. Some get in, some get out—the city a melting pot Driver takes a left on West Street, then another exit. Barely any traffic, just horns from taxis... Yeah... The city don't sleep for you, wake up and make your move, The streets don't wait for you, step up, you snooze you lose. Surf City don't take pity Surf City don't take pity This city don't sleep for you. Uh As we cruise smooth, my thoughts play films Of back in the day when we was just school kids Imagination bound by no limits, always high spirits We all thought we'd all be in it to win it. Well. . . Some actually did it. Dreamed it, then woke up—and really lived it Still can't believe it, with every passing minute I feel it within me—my aspirations diminish… Hold that thought... Uh A slight jerk forward, the bus stops at a red light Then it's green again, intersection then turns right. My body tired, drained by all the customers in my ear, Call center blues, gotta smile—hold back the tears. A small town boy tryna make his mark City ruthless—had to learn to swim with sharks Sell you fireworks but hand you sparks. Another turn on Queen Victoria, take the last exit The engine roars as the brakes shift Passing through old buildings, the city needs a face lift... Yeah. The city don't sleep for you, wake up and make your move, The streets don't wait for you, step up, you snooze you lose. Surf City don't take pity Surf City don't take pity This city don't sleep for you. [Outro Fade Out] [Short saxophone solo]
