[Verse] Tick, tick, goes the clock again, Bills stack high, it’s a bitter friend. Snare drum calls, but I’m held tight, Rent’s due now, no end in sight. [Pre-Chorus] Hands bleed for the beat I crave, Caught between the chain and the crave. [Chorus] Can’t bang the drums if I’m bustin’ the bank, Rhythm’s a prisoner, heart’s in the tank. Rent’s got me down, but the beat’s still loud, Hold tight, hold strong, rebel unbowed. [Verse] City’s rush, but pockets are thin, Dreams on fire, but I’m locked within. Cymbals crash in my restless mind, Breaking free, but time’s unkind. [Pre-Chorus] Sticks tap out a desperate plea, Freedom’s sound, will it set me free? [Chorus] Can’t bang the drums if I’m bustin’ the bank, Rhythm’s a prisoner, heart’s in the tank. Rent’s got me down, but the beat’s still loud, Hold tight, hold strong, rebel unbowed. [Bridge] Smoke curls up, but the fire stays, Punk’s not dead, just caught in this maze. We fight the silence, break the chain, Rent can take money, not the flame. [Chorus] Can’t bang the drums if I’m bustin’ the bank, Rhythm’s a prisoner, heart’s in the tank. Rent’s got me down, but the beat’s still loud, Hold tight, hold strong, rebel unbowed. [Outro] Tick, tick, tick—but we’re still loud, Rent’s a cage, but we’re unbowed.