Life Exchange

[Verse]
Morning rings the alarm again
This cold coffee, a lump in my throat
We fall in line, all looking the same
Our shadows run, losing who they are
So many tired hearts pass me by
Everyone's racing, but I don't know why
The prize at the end is just being tired
And a life of "have-tos," with no room for desire

[Chorus]
We trade our  life for time, but life is so short
In this endless rush, my soul feels like stone
They tell us, "Keep going!" from day until night
But tomorrow's the same. It just doesn't feel right

[Verse]
You weren't born into this world
To live someone else's life, from clock-in to clock-out
Your eyes weren't made to stare at a screen all day
Just seeing numbers and data, with no time to play
Between yesterday and tomorrow, there is a "now"
In this moment, the noise and the boss aren't so loud
Just stop, close your eyes, take a breath, and be still
And ask yourself: When can I quit this uphill drill

[Chorus]
We trade our lives for time, but life is so short
In this endless rush, my soul feels like stone
They tell us, "Keep going!" from day until night
But tomorrow's the same. It just doesn't feel right

[Bridge]
A new life isn't waiting somewhere down the road
It's inside you, right now, a heavy but precious load
Just stop for a moment, and look at the sky
Your own heart will guide you and show you how to try

[Verse]
So what is your purpose? What have you left behind
What will you do tomorrow if you have the time
You can find your value in helping someone else
And wake up each morning, proud of yourself

[Final Chorus]
Don't trade your life for time, it's so precious and short
Just stop, and let your frozen soul be your support
Find the truth that the noise tries to hide and betray
Your journey begins when you choose your own way

[Outro]
Just stop, don't run
And think about your life
You have the strength
You can do this. You'll be fine