I Don’t Dream Anymore

Used to have plans. Now I just have mornings.

I don’t dream anymore Dreams need sleep and time I just close my eyes at night And wait for the alarm to bite

Used to picture somethin’ better Different roads, a cleaner name Now I just aim for “good enough” And hope tomorrow stays the same

Hope feels heavy When it don’t show up

I don’t dream anymore I just get through the day I don’t chase nothin’ now I just try not to break

I don’t dream anymore That part burned out before I ain’t dead, I ain’t done — I just don’t dream anymore

They said “hold on,” said “stay strong” Said it gets better if you wait Funny how the years go by And “someday” shows up late

I learned how to lower goals So disappointment hurts less Call it growth if you want to I call it survival dressed

This ain’t sadness It’s math

I don’t dream anymore I budget breath and time I don’t ask the world for shit I just keep what’s mine

I don’t dream anymore I don’t lie about it too I stopped buildin’ castles When the ground kept movin’ too

I’m not bitter I’m aware There’s a difference Get it clear

Dreams cost hope Hope costs pain I broke even Stayed sane

I don’t dream anymore But I still stand my ground I still show up, still work Still don’t back down

I don’t dream anymore That don’t mean I’m done I just traded fantasy For another rising sun

Yeah. Still here. That counts.

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