Slush Puddle Baptism

[Intro]
[Verse]
Crumpled pay stubs in my pocket
Eyes vibrating in the socket
Three years of folding cheap cotton
Feeling my best years go rotten
The neon light flickers a lie
Under a heavy, charcoal sky
Scuzzy chords start to drone
I’m finally on my own
[Pre-Chorus]
You clear your throat to condescend
Wait for my spirit to finally bend
But I’ve got a secret in my chest
I’m failing your little loyalty test
[Chorus]
Dumping my name tag in the slush
Feel the adrenaline, feel the rush
Middle finger high against the glass
Watching the minutes and hours pass
I’m laughing so hard that I snort
This is my beautiful, messy report
Yeah, I’m finally cutting the cord
[Post-Chorus]
Choosing me over the rent
Every single second well spent
Choosing me over the grind
Leaving the ghost of me behind
[Verse]
Rain sticks my hair to my cheek
I haven't felt this strong in a week
No more "Customer is always right"
I'm disappearing into the night
The Farfisa moans a victory song
I knew I didn't belong for long
Scuffing my boots on the curb
Do not disturb, do not disturb
[Pre-Chorus]
Your face is turning a shade of gray
As I turn and walk away
I’ve got a fire in my gut
The heavy doors are finally shut
[Chorus]
Dumping my name tag in the slush
Feel the adrenaline, feel the rush
Middle finger high against the glass
Watching the minutes and hours pass
I’m laughing so hard that I snort
This is my beautiful, messy report
Yeah, I’m finally cutting the cord
[Bridge]
Stability is a velvet noose
Now I’m finally running loose
Guttural scream in the alleyway
I don't care what the neighbors say
Rip the lanyard, break the chain
Dancing alone in the freezing rain
I am loud and I am free
Look at what’s left of me
[Breakdown]
No more clocking in at nine
No more standing in your line
No more faking every smile
I’m running for a hundred miles
[Chorus]
Dumping my name tag in the slush
Feel the adrenaline, feel the rush
Middle finger high against the glass
Watching the minutes and hours pass
I’m laughing so hard that I snort
This is my beautiful, messy report
Yeah, I’m finally cutting the cord
[Post-Chorus]
Choosing me over the rent
Every single second well spent
Choosing me over the grind
Leaving the ghost of me behind
[Outro]