The Early Train

[Chorus] Five AM, Manchester cold Another story to unfold Empty bench, a waiting game Whispering my own name This early train, my only plea To find the reason I must flee [Verse] One earbud in, the world outside Radio hums, nowhere to hide Static whispers, wind's low sigh Beneath a bruised and waking sky Paper cup, a faded stain A ghost of lipstick in the rain [Pre-Chorus] City skyline, dark and deep Christmas trees that are asleep Just one chimney, breathing white Against the fading, pale moonlight [Chorus] Five AM, Manchester cold Another story to unfold Empty bench, a waiting game Whispering my own name This early train, my only plea To find the reason I must flee [Verse] Automatic coffee, lukewarm brew Everything feels strangely new Or maybe old, I can't quite tell Lost inside this waking spell The tracks stretch out, a silver line Leading somewhere, yours or mine? [Pre-Chorus] City skyline, dark and deep Christmas trees that are asleep Just one chimney, breathing white Against the fading, pale moonlight [Chorus] Five AM, Manchester cold Another story to unfold Empty bench, a waiting game Whispering my own name This early train, my only plea To find the reason I must flee [Bridge] Is it the grey? Is it the doubt? Is it the life I'm living out? This metal beast, it rumbles near Carrying away my fear Or bringing it closer, I can't say Just know I can't afford to stay [Verse] The platform waits, a silent stage Turning over a brand new page My breath hangs heavy in the air A silent, solitary prayer This one last moment, still and stark Before I leave my lonely mark [Chorus] Five AM, Manchester cold Another story to unfold Empty bench, a waiting game Whispering my own name This early train, my only plea To find the reason I must flee [Outro]