[Verse 1] Forgot my lunch again Still sitting on the counter So I stand here with my coffee Trying to stretch the hour The microwave hums in the quiet Monday morning forming 7:42, socks half on And the day is already calling Sink full of last night’s plates Curtains half drawn thin Fork in hand, reheating doubts Letting daylight in Trying to convince myself Today will be okay ⸻ [Chorus] Burnt toast in the kitchen light Smell clings to my shirt too tight Tiny alarms and blinking signs Big dreams packed between the lines Burnt toast in the morning air Crumbs scattered everywhere If my life lives in these few minutes I’ll take one more sip — that’s it ⸻ [Verse 2] Head already full of headlines Before I reach the door Traffic maps and weather apps Spilling across the floor Instead of small talk, it’s survival Keys and wallet, double check Shoes by the door, coat on fast No time to second guess My reflection in the spoon Looks tired but awake Standing in this quiet room Before the noise breaks ⸻ [Chorus] Burnt toast in the kitchen light Smell clings to my shirt too tight Tiny alarms and blinking signs Big dreams folded out of sight Burnt toast in the morning haze Same old start to different days If my life fits in this pause I’ll take one more sip — because ⸻ [Bridge] Maybe I’ll change Maybe I won’t Watching sunlight hit the floor Like it’s trying to tell me more One deep breath One last look If tomorrow tastes like this Maybe I’ll learn to cook ⸻ [Final Chorus] Burnt toast in the early gray Keys in hand, I’m on my way Big dreams waiting by the door Still wanting something more Burnt toast, one small smile Coffee makes it worth the while If my life lives here a while I’ll take one more sip — and go
