Marlon at Sixteen

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[Verse 1] Marlon is sixteen And tired by noon Mom works two shifts Still the rent comes soon He counts his tips In a paper cup One thousand today Could lift them up Fix the phone bill Buy school shoes too Pay the light, pay the gas Make it through [Pre-Chorus] And he says I’m not asking for gold Just a little breath For a life this cold I need one chance I need one hand I need a way To stand [Chorus] One thousand today Could change the lane One thousand today Could ease the pain AI Employee Answer the line AI Employee All of the time [Verse 2] The shop gets busy The messages pile People ask questions All day, all night Who’s open now? Can you call me back? Did my booking go through? Did you get my text? Marlon knows that feeling That sinking blue When hope is waiting And nobody moves So he dreams of a helper Calm and clear A voice that stays When nobody’s near [Pre-Chorus] And it says I’m here for you I can follow up I can see it through Book the visit Answer the call Catch the lead And never stall [Chorus] One thousand today Could change the lane One thousand today Could ease the pain AI Employee Answer the line AI Employee All of the time [Bridge] Imagine the morning Before the sun The questions answered The lost ones won “Your appointment is set” “Your message got through” “Here’s the next step” “We already knew” No missed call No cold goodbye Just steady care That works while you sleep Twenty-four seven No clock to keep Twenty-four seven While the city’s asleep [Chorus] One thousand today Could change the lane One thousand today Could ease the pain AI Employee Answer the line AI Employee All of the time [Outro] And Marlon smiles Like he’s seen a door Not rich, not finished Just needing more A little money A little grace A little help At the right place If you want to see the AI Employee in action, comment AI EMPLOYEE