Three and a Half

[Chorus] Three and a half, one mile to go Yeah, I still got the energy, you know Spinning clothes and racing the time This ain't no easy climb, but it's mine Three and a half, one mile to go Watch the timer on the screen glow For my little girl, a birthday surprise See the hustle in my weary eyes [Verse] Fluorescent hum, a lonely sound Another night shift, underground Muscles ache, my back is sore But duty calls, I need more Laundry tumbles, round and round Lost and found on this grimy ground Grab an energy gel, tear the pack No turning back, no turning back [Pre-Chorus] Phone screen bright, a countdown starts Pulling me back, playing different parts From sorting boxes to this neon light Gotta make it through the night, shining bright [Chorus] Three and a half, one mile to go Yeah, I still got the energy, you know Spinning clothes and racing the time This ain't no easy climb, but it's mine Three and a half, one mile to go Watch the timer on the screen glow For my little girl, a birthday surprise See the hustle in my weary eyes [Verse] Smell of detergent, stale and clean Living in this in-between Waiting for the spin to cease Praying for a moment's peace But the app is buzzing, new request Putting my endurance to the test Another pickup, another drop Can't afford to ever stop [Pre-Chorus] Phone screen bright, a countdown starts Pulling me back, playing different parts From sorting boxes to this neon light Gotta make it through the night, shining bright [Chorus] Three and a half, one mile to go Yeah, I still got the energy, you know Spinning clothes and racing the time This ain't no easy climb, but it's mine Three and a half, one mile to go Watch the timer on the screen glow For my little girl, a birthday surprise See the hustle in my weary eyes [Bridge] This rhythm of the wash, a steady beat Matches the pounding of my feet Each cycle done, a step ahead Thoughts of her smile fill my head Yeah, the world is sleeping, safe and sound While I'm hustling on this laundromat ground [Verse] Almost done, the final rinse Just a few more minutes, tense Grab the basket, clothes piled high Underneath this artificial sky One last order, then I'm free For her special day, you see [Chorus] Three and a half, one mile to go Yeah, I still got the energy, you know Spinning clothes and racing the time This ain't no easy climb, but it's mine Three and a half, one mile to go Watch the timer on the screen glow For my little girl, a birthday surprise See the hustle in my weary eyes [Outro]