Shrug It Off

Verse
I see the weight of the world rolling in the tide,
Headlines screaming, trying to eat my pride.
But I’m not a mule for the load you bring,
Won’t bend my back for your broken strings.

I’ve got my own rhythm, my own refrain,
Not gonna dance in your circus of pain.
Turn the radio loud, let the static hum,
'Til the pressure's gone and my soul feels numb.

Chorus
Let the cars of the day, keep on rolling by,
The woes of the world, they don’t make me cry.
You can’t put that upon my head, no way,
I shrug it all off, let it fade away.

Verse
Every clock’s a hammer trying to nail me down,
Every step in the crowd feels like holy ground.
I’ve carried enough, I’ve worn the weight,
But today’s the day I’ll close the gate.

Don’t preach to me about the scars you bear,
Life’s too short for a cross to wear.
The gears keep turning, but I’m stepping out,
Let the machine churn, I’m chasing clouds.

Chorus
Let the cars of the day, keep on rolling by,
The woes of the world, they don’t make me cry.
You can’t put that upon my head, no way,
I shrug it all off, let it fade away.

Bridge
I’m spinning in circles like the records play,
Throwing off the dust, shaking off the grey.
The walls are closing, but I’ve found the key,
A song, a smile, and a mind set free.

Breakdown
Let the organ sing, let the bassline glide,
Feel the groove lift the burdens inside.
A melody’s a shelter from the winds of dread,
In the beat, I find a life instead.

Chorus
Let the cars of the day, keep on rolling by,
The woes of the world, they don’t make me cry.
You can’t put that upon my head, no way,
I shrug it all off, let it fade away.

Outro
So let the rain fall, let the wheels grind,
I’ll keep walking on with a clearer mind.
You can’t weigh me down, I won’t break or bend,
Shrug it all off, and start again.