Borrowed Lives

[Verse 1: Female]
I gave my mornings to the studio door
My evenings to the names I can't ignore
Every promise has a piece of my sleeve
Now I can't tell what I want to keep

[Pre-Chorus: Female]
I know your coffee, your deadline, your doubt
I know how to lift everybody out
But when the room gets quiet and still
What do I reach for? What do I feel?

[Chorus: Duet]
I gave a little piece to everyone I knew
A little to the plans, a little to the proof
Now I’m looking for the spark I used to follow through
Tell me, underneath it all, what still feels true?
I’ve been everywhere for everyone but me
Pulling at the threads to find what sets me free
If I gather up the pieces, will I recognize
The one who had a fire before the borrowed lives?

[Verse 2: Male Rap]
Calendar packed, every square got a name
Two more favors, one more little flame
I build their bridges, I carry the load
Then lose my own turn on the road
What did I love before the lists and calls?
What made me stay up drawing on the walls?
Not the applause, not the role I play
I need one honest yes I chose today

[Pre-Chorus: Female]
I know your coffee, your deadline, your doubt
I know how to lift everybody out
But when the room gets quiet and still
What do I reach for? What do I feel?

[Chorus: Duet]
I gave a little piece to everyone I knew
A little to the plans, a little to the proof
Now I’m looking for the spark I used to follow through
Tell me, underneath it all, what still feels true?
I’ve been everywhere for everyone but me
Pulling at the threads to find what sets me free
If I gather up the pieces, will I recognize
The one who had a fire before the borrowed lives?

[Bridge: Female and Male]
Let one message wait, let one project sleep
Let the kitchen clock count what I get to keep
One small choice that belongs to my hands
One clear breath, one unborrowed plan

[Final Chorus: Duet]
I gave a little piece to everyone I knew
A little to the plans, a little to the proof
Now I’m finding back the spark I used to follow through
Underneath it all, I hear what still feels true
I’ve been everywhere for everyone but me
Gathering the threads and letting some things leave
If I gather up the pieces, I can recognize
The one who had a fire—and it's still alive

[Outro: Female]
One small choice
One clear yes
I’m still here
I’m not finished yet