

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Woke up heavy in a house that’s quiet Scroll my phone, every smile look like a lie Twenty-three, feel a hundred in my spine Friends talk dreams, I’m just fighting to survive Mama say “pray”, I just stare at the ceiling Therapist voice in my head, I mute the feeling Whole world running, I’m stuck at the light Asking how I’m doing, I say “good” out of spite [Chorus] I’m in pain and I’m only twenty-three (twenty-three) Whole damn world on top of me They keep saying “it gets better, you’ll see” But I’m drowning while they talk about the sea I’m in pain and I’m only twenty-three (twenty-three) Heart so loud I can’t get sleep If I don’t make it, just remember this piece I was trying, even bent at the knees (yeah) [Verse 2] Can’t call dad, he don’t know what to say Bills on the table like “pick who gets paid” Dreams in a notebook, dust on the page I age ten years every time I feel shame Laugh at memes just to mask how I’m breaking (ha) Post a pic, then delete in the making Everybody shining, I’m stuck in the shade Jealous of the kids who still think they’ll be saved [Chorus] I’m in pain and I’m only twenty-three (twenty-three) Whole damn world on top of me They keep saying “it gets better, you’ll see” But I’m drowning while they talk about the sea I’m in pain and I’m only twenty-three (twenty-three) Heart so loud I can’t get sleep If I don’t make it, just remember this piece I was trying, even bent at the knees (oh) [Bridge] What if I make it to twenty-four Will I still feel like this on the floor What if this hurt just means I’m still here What if this fear is the edge of a miracle [Chorus] I’m in pain and I’m only twenty-three (twenty-three) Whole damn world on top of me They keep saying “it gets better, you’ll see” But I’m drowning while they talk about the sea I’m in pain and I’m only twenty-three (twenty-three) Heart so loud I can’t get sleep If I wake up and I’m finally free I’ll be proud that I stayed in the heat (yeah)
Tags
rap, Sparse, melancholy piano loop with gritty boom-bap drums and deep sub bass; male vocals sit intimate and upfront. Verses are confessional and raw, hook brings a bigger, chant-like melody with layered harmonies and airy pads lifting the pain into something anthemic. Subtle vinyl crackle and distant vocal chops add a haunted, late-night atmosphere., emotional
2:49
No
2/4/2026