Rhythms in Harmony

[Verse 1]

Missed the last bus

So I’m walking in my work shoes

Phone at one percent

Scrolling through the old news

Mom texted "where you at?"

I ain’t really got a clear view

Just a pay stub folded

And a sky that don’t feel blue

I’ve been quiet all week

Smiling at the small talk

Clock in, clock out

Same route, same crosswalk

Friends in the group chat

Planning trips I can’t bankroll

Typing "maybe next time"

Heart sinking like an anchor

[Chorus]

I’ve been on the way, on the way, on the way up

Even when I break, when I bend, I don’t say much

Carrying a weight that you can’t see

But I still sing through the pain in the late bus seats

Yeah, I’m on the way, on the way, on the way up

Tears on my face, but I keep my faith tucked

If I only got me and this beat in my blood

I’ll still turn every bruise to a little bit of love (oh yeah)

[Verse 2]

Little sister sent a voice note

Said she wanna be like me

Told her chase the dream loud

Don’t you ever chase likes, please

Dad’s bills stacked high

On the fridge like a crime scene

So I’m clocking extra shifts

Trading time for a dry piece

Everybody say "you good?"

I reply "yeah, always"

They ain’t seen me in the kitchen

Staring down at cold plates

Talking to my reflection

Like it’s you versus old fate

But I’m lacing up my hope

Tying knots till the rope stays

[Chorus]

I’ve been on the way, on the way, on the way up

Even when I break, when I bend, I don’t say much

Carrying a weight that you can’t see

But I still sing through the pain in the late bus seats

Yeah, I’m on the way, on the way, on the way up

Tears on my face, but I keep my faith tucked

If I only got me and this beat in my blood

I’ll still turn every bruise to a little bit of love (yeah, yeah)

[Bridge]

One day I’ll buy that house for my mama (mama)

Keys on the counter like a promise I honored

Till then it’s this tired hoodie and hunger

But the hunger made a monster, the monster made me stronger

[Chorus]

I’ve been on the way, on the way, on the way up

I’ve been on the way, on the way, on the way up

Even when I break, when I bend, I don’t say much

Carrying a weight that you can’t see

But I still sing through the pain in the late bus seats

Yeah, I’m on the way, on the way, on the way up

Tears on my face, but I keep my faith tucked

If I only got me and this beat in my blood

I’ll still turn every bruise to a little bit of love