Dark And Late

(Verse 1)
Wake up late, morning paper not read
Coffee’s cold, thoughts circle my head
Boss man waits by the time clock 
Coworkers laughing, I missed the mock

(Pre-Chorus)
My ties a noose, shoes untied
Building rules I can’t abide
Uniform missing , I sealed my fate
Living my life, dark and late

(Chorus)
Dark and late, never bright and early
Dragging my knuckles only to worry 
Missed the train, missed the call
Standing on the platform, hope I don’t fall. 

(Verse 2)
Traffic blocks my arrival to ascend 
Deadlines bark, but I won’t bend
My time’s not mine, but theirs to stake
Unemployment I’d prefer not to take

(Bridge)
Clock-watching till I’m blind 
Killing time is well defined 
No gold watch for current state 
I wear my flaws—dark and late

(Breakdown)
Late to work, but early to rage
Calloused hands sets the stage
No badge, no praise, no fake debate
No plans to change, I sealed my fate

(Final Chorus)
Dark and late, never early 
Now I’m doomed to worry 
Missed the mark, foreseen my fate
But I’m alive—dark and late

Punk / Metal