[Verse 1]

Lately living on the brink of exhaustion

Early morning, drinking the coffee

Don’t overthink when I’m talking

Tossed in the wind is the caution

Gone in a blink with the caustic, all this

Taught me is struggle won’t define me

Just keep it rolling; most of the slope’s behind me

Can cope with my folks behind me

Coating my throat, I’m lively

Give me the grounds, wow

Mean mug filtered down in hot water til it drowns

Embrace the drip, it’s a process

Now keep it black, safe and sound

Cozy sunrise coaxed by the aroma

Full of color, deep and rich in texture

Sensory overload from the sofa

No questions, all nostalgia, hold me

When the clock strikes peace

Abuela’s grandfather clock plays, sweet

All that is loved and dear sleeps

Wide awake, fide china against the lips and teeth

Slow sips, make it last, discovered at 19

Ever since, it protects me, fleece, SSRIs and juvenile dreams

[Verse 2]

Using stimulants to work hard

Dark roast lubricates my best art

En guarde, guard off, on point, bars dropped

Get eased into the day

Sluggish struggle placates

Don’t play safe, but no harm

Everything’s okay, cold day

Anxiety remedy, hand isn’t steady but bursting with energy

Ready to live, breathe, live

Twelve ounces of persistence is $2.50

Gladly, double shot of peace

No room for sulking please, great to see

No matter the time, context, place

White ceramic heated by liquid happiness by my side

Deep beaming, cheesing, I’m alive

7:30 AM, sky’s the color of cream

Trees with a few stubborn leaves

November dreams, beautiful scene

Til the day comes where I wake up awake I’m

Doing the same stuff, wait for the brain rush

Warms my heart and it always will

Just evade the spills, propped up by the window sill

Everything’s in its right place, I can chill