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Ghost Mechanics lyrics
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Intro
Yeah. This for the ones in the shadows. The ones keeping the lights on. We see you.
Verse 1
Five AM the alarm screams, eyes still burning red Coffee in a paper cup, monsters under the bed Got the uniform on tight, nametag hanging sideways Waiting on the bus in the freezing cold on Fridays Floors need mopping up, the shelves need restocking Manager is watching the clock, hear the seconds knocking Minimum wage, maximum effort, sweat on the brow They want the whole world fixed, and they want it right now
Pre-chorus
Back starts aching but the rent is due Two jobs, no sleep, just to make it through Invisible giants, walking down the street Calloused hands, tired eyes, blisters on the feet
Chorus
We the ghost mechanics, keep the engine humming They don't hear the struggle, they just hear us coming We hold up the sky so the stars can shine bright Building up the city in the middle of the night (World percussion intensifies) Yeah, we keep the world running. Even when nobody sees.
Verse 2
Check comes in, it’s gone before it hits the bank Gas light flashing yellow on an empty tank Baby needs shoes, mama needs her medicine Robbing Peter paying Paul, tell me where the heaven is Double shift, double time, grind until the bone break Serving rich folks dinners that I can't afford to make Smiling at the customer who looks right through my face Running on a treadmill in a never-ending race
Pre-chorus
Back starts aching but the rent is due Two jobs, no sleep, just to make it through Invisible giants, walking down the street Calloused hands, tired eyes, blisters on the feet
Chorus
We the ghost mechanics, keep the engine humming They don't hear the struggle, they just hear us coming We hold up the sky so the stars can shine bright Building up the city in the middle of the night Yeah, we keep the world running.
Bridge
If we all stopped working, then the world stops turning Silence in the streets while the chaos starts burning Respect the hustle, respect the dirt and grime We aren't just workers, we are masters of time
Verse 3
Used to keep my head down, now I hold it high I’m the reason that your packages can fly I’m the reason that the floors shine like a mirror Let me make the message just a little bit clearer Every brick, every bolt, every single clean plate Built by the hands that you underestimate So put some respect on the ones in the vest We the heartbeat, baby, put the doubt to rest
Chorus
We the ghost mechanics, keep the engine humming They don't hear the struggle, they just hear us coming We hold up the sky so the stars can shine bright Building up the city in the middle of the night We keep the world running.
Outro
Ghost mechanics. We see you. Don't stop.
Inside the recording
Yeah. This for the ones in the shadows. The ones keeping the lights on.
Back starts aching but the rent is due Two jobs, no sleep, just to make it through
Ghost mechanics. We see you.
Excerpts from artist-supplied lyric files matched by title. Lyric sheets may differ from the released performance.