Jace Jenkins with the Starlancer TAC Smokes on the dash, old map in the back Plots that course with a half-chewed pen Mutterin’, “we go out, we come home again” Gathers intel in a barroom booth Hat low, laughin’ while he learns the truth Draws up the plan on a napkin edge Coffee ring stains on a sacred pledge [Chorus] He’s five clicks behind, always late to the line But he shows up wild-eyed, sayin’, “boys, we’re fine” (hey!) Cruz Lux in hand, bag heavy for the crew Brought enough for the squad and the tagalongs too Five clicks behind, but the timing hits right When it all goes wrong, he walks into the fight Yeah, Jace ain’t on time, but you’re glad when he stands With that sidearm low and the world in his hands [Verse 2] Dust on his coat, mud on his smile Swears he just took “the scenic mile” Radio call: “Where you at, my friend?” Static, then a laugh, “I’ll save you again” Convoy pinned down by a rusted fence Voices crackin’ over all that stress Then a truck door slam, boots hit the ground Five clicks late, but he flips it around Unzips that bag, metal gleam in his hand Tossin’ mags like he’s dealin’ that slam “Load up, lock in, y’all aim true I packed enough fire just to carry us through” [Chorus] He’s five clicks behind, always late to the line But he shows up wild-eyed, sayin’, “boys, we’re fine” Cruz Lux in hand, bag heavy for the crew Brought enough for the squad and the tagalongs too Five clicks behind, but the timing hits right When it all goes wrong, he walks into the fight Yeah, Jace ain’t on time, but you’re glad when he stands With that sidearm low and the world in his hands [Bridge] [scratches ride the beat, female sample chopped tighter] First one to plan it, last one to land Heart like a hammer in a shaking hand You can watch that clock, curse his name in the dark But he shows when it counts, and he hits like a spark [Chorus] He’s five clicks behind, always late to the line But he shows up wild-eyed, sayin’, “boys, we’re fine” (oh yeah) Cruz Lux in hand, bag heavy for the crew Brought enough for the broken and the brave ones too Five clicks behind, but the timing hits right When the sky goes red, he walks into the light Yeah, Jace ain’t on time, but he’s there when it lands With that sidearm low and your fate in his hands [Outro] [sample looped soft female vocal fading] (star… star… lancer…) Five clicks behind But he always arrives
