The Night Shift

[Verse] Machine went down, a metal shriek Heart in my throat, my knees felt weak Coffee maker blew, a smoky haze Now it's cold cola through these blurry days Buttons flashing, a frantic dance Trying to salvage this last chance Pressure's building, a heavy cloak One more fix before I choke [Pre-Chorus] Eyes are burning, vision's blurred Every single warning I have heard But the beast is sleeping, not yet dead Got to wake it up inside my head [Chorus] Three AM, control room glow Sweat on my shirt, nowhere to go Hydraulic beat, a steady hum Marcus the operator, never done This ain't no office, this ain't no dream Just broken circuits and a caffeine scream Pushing through the heat, the flickering light Yeah, I own this moment, I own this night! [Bridge] Alarm clock ticking, almost dawn But this metal monster must be reborn Knuckles white, my jaw is tight One final push with all my might This ain't about glory, it's about the will To make this broken engine stand still [Verse] Hydraulic press, a rhythmic sound Like a giant heartbeat from the ground Fluorescent tubes, a sterile glare Breathing in this thick, hot air Each dial a challenge, each lever a test Putting my endurance to the ultimate quest This is the battle, fought in the grime Against the breakdown, against the time [Chorus] Three AM, control room glow Sweat on my shirt, nowhere to go Hydraulic beat, a steady hum Marcus the operator, never done This ain't no office, this ain't no dream Just broken circuits and a caffeine scream Pushing through the heat, the flickering light Yeah, I own this moment, I own this night! [Outro]