Don't Get Lost in the Night

Lyrics

[Intro] Cold nights, bright lights, Tryna make it out the hard way. [Chorus] Drugs in the city, guns on the street, Everybody chasing something they’ll never keep. Mama told me, “Son, don’t get lost in the night,” But the pressure got heavy and I learned to survive. I’ve seen dreams turn dark under neon lights, Friends turn strangers just to make it through the night. I’m tryna find peace while the world stays cold, Had to grow up fast, had to carry that load. [Verse 1] Late nights, no sleep, thoughts running laps, One hand on the wheel, one hand counting scraps. Rent due Friday, phone full of missed calls, Little brother waiting by the apartment walls. I kept my last ten folded in a winter coat, Told my mother I was fine, but she already knew. Every shortcut came with somebody’s price, So I learned to read a room before I rolled the dice. [Pre-Chorus] I don’t want the crown if it costs my name, I just want a door that can lock from the rain. [Chorus] Drugs in the city, guns on the street, Everybody chasing something they’ll never keep. Mama told me, “Son, don’t get lost in the night,” But the pressure got heavy and I learned to survive. I’ve seen dreams turn dark under neon lights, Friends turn strangers just to make it through the night. I’m tryna find peace while the world stays cold, Had to grow up fast, had to carry that load. [Verse 2] Seen a good man fold for a quick advance, Seen a brave girl leave with a packed-up bag. Corner store coffee and a two-day shift, Still I kept one promise: I would never quit. There’s a photograph taped by the kitchen sink, Me and Mom smiling before we learned to think. If I make it past the fear, if I break this mold, Maybe all this weight won’t be mine to hold. [Bridge] Tell me there’s a road where the sirens fade, Where a young heart doesn’t have to grow afraid. I’m still here, still breathing, still choosing my soul, Piece by piece, I’m putting down the load. [Final Chorus] Drugs in the city, guns on the street, Everybody chasing something they’ll never keep. Mama told me, “Son, don’t get lost in the night,” Now I carry her words like a match in the night. I’ve seen dreams turn dark under neon lights, But I still see a way past the end of the night. I’m tryna find peace while the world stays cold, Had to grow up fast, but I won’t die old. [Outro] Cold nights, bright lights, Still making it out the hard way.