[Verse 1] Another morning, crushed beneath The weight of rent and crooked teeth Clock-in smile, caffeine and dread Another “living” day half-dead [Pre-Chorus] But I still burn like I’m seventeen Still scream to songs I never sing My boss says, “Grow up,” every week But I still rage against routine [Chorus] We’re just ghosts in khaki chains Waging war on coffee stains Still stuck chasing late fees and daydreams Trading hopes for health insurance We’ve got debt and disillusion But the fire hasn’t left me [Verse 2] There’s mold behind the welcome mat And dreams I duct-taped to my back The landlord won’t fix the heat But I’ve got punk in my heartbeat [Pre-Chorus] We’re not washed up, just soaking wet With bills and pain and old regrets Still skipping beats and meals alike Still flashing horns beneath the lights [Chorus] We’re just ghosts in khaki chains Waging war on coffee stains Still stuck chasing late fees and daydreams Trading hopes for health insurance We’ve got debt and disillusion But the fire hasn’t left me [Bridge – half-screamed, half-sung] We don’t need your pity party We’ll bring flares to your routine I’d rather fail at something burning Than succeed at being clean [Final Chorus] We’re just ghosts in khaki chains Lighting fires with pocket change Still stuck chasing late fees and daydreams Trading laughs for life insurance But this spark’s our sweet endurance And the fire hasn’t left me
