Lyrics

I never thought ahead of time
Just take my licks and I’ll be fine
Don’t bother none, I’ll wait in line
To get my kicks, pay for what’s mine
When I get out, turn towards the light
Finally start the car, shift into drive
Maybe today I’ll just stay up
Try to talk to that cute barista

Working the graveyard shift
Trying to get back to the other side of it
Keeping the house spent
If I’m on empty then, maybe I’ll forget
What I’m missing
And how time keeps slipping on
And on

I try to change, I try new clothes
Check out some books and feign composed
Answer the phone if every it rings
Try to get outside even in the rain
I say hello, and press a smile
Knowing that love always goes the extra mile
If this whole town caught an asteroid
Id be saved from what I can’t avoid

Working the graveyard shift
Trying to get back to the other side of it
Keeping the hours spent
If I’m on empty then, maybe I’ll forget
What I’m missing
And how time keeps slipping on
And on

Still working the graveyard shift
Where time and a half is always expected
Keeping the schedule strict
and pushing on ahead to that next paycheck
Streetlights flashing
I’m the only car out on this road
With nowhere to go

Said she’d come by, I hope she does
Give it another couple minutes
Then I gotta head home, pull out the bed
Until the walls around me start closing in

Working the graveyard shift
Keeping the hours spent
Then maybe I’ll forget
Still working the graveyard shift