Running the Show

Lyrics

[Verse 1] They handed me a map with the roads rubbed out Said, stay in your lane, keep your head down I learned every lock by the shape of the key Now the room goes quiet when I step through the scene [Pre-Chorus] No more waiting by the door No more asking what it’s for [Chorus] I’m the one who’s running the show I set the pace, I call the road When the lights go up, you’ll know I’m the one who’s running the show No borrowed crown, no second row I built this fire from below Say my name and watch it grow I’m the one who’s running the show [Verse 2] I’ve got ink on my hands from the plans I drew Every setback became something I could use Let them count their reasons, let them measure my fall I was building a ladder out of pieces of it all [Pre-Chorus] No more waiting by the door No more asking what it’s for [Chorus] I’m the one who’s running the show I set the pace, I call the road When the lights go up, you’ll know I’m the one who’s running the show No borrowed crown, no second row I built this fire from below Say my name and watch it grow I’m the one who’s running the show [Bridge] Cut the cord, clear the floor I don’t need permission anymore If the ceiling drops, I’ll raise the roof Every doubt becomes another proof [Final Chorus] I’m the one who’s running the show I set the pace, I call the road When the lights go up, you’ll know I’m the one who’s running the show No borrowed crown, no second row I built this fire from below Say my name and watch it grow I’m the one who’s running the show [Outro] The room is mine, the signal’s clear I’ve been ready for this year I’m the one who’s running the show