Back alley light buzzing like a warning sign
Knuckles sore, but I’m doing fine
Bad ideas come cheap ‘round here
Good intentions disappear

Every choice got a price tag now
Some you pay later, some right now
I’ve been wrong, I’ve been right
I’ve been walking this edge most of my life

Ain’t saying I’m clean, ain’t saying I’m proud
Just trying to make it out

It’s a long way out (yeah)
When you’re running from yourself
Every road bends back around
If you don’t slow down and face it now
Yeah it’s a long way out
But I’m still breathing, still standing ground
Might be beat up, but I ain’t bowed
It’s a long way out

Mama said “son, don’t cut it close”
Life don’t care who you think you’re owed
Friends fade off, nights get loud
Funny how quiet truth gets now

I’ve burned bridges I still cross
Learned what’s real and what it costs
Ain’t no shortcuts where I’m from
You walk it out till the job gets done

I ain’t asking for a free way down
Just trying to make it out

It’s a long way out (come on)
When you’re staring down your doubt
Every mile trying to slow you down
Every shadow screaming “turn around”
Yeah it’s a long way out
But I’m still moving, still headed south
Might be worn thin, but I ain’t drowned
It’s a long way out

I don’t need saving, I need space
I’ll earn my peace at my own pace
If I fall back, I’ll get back up
That’s how it works when you’ve had enough

It’s a long way out (oh yeah)
But I ain’t done, I ain’t tapped out
Still chasing daylight through the doubt
Still putting one foot down
Yeah it’s a long way out
But I can see the edge of now
Might be bloodied, but I’m proud
It’s a long way out

Yeah… but I’m on my way