Paid in Stress by Dead Air Syndicate
Paid in Stress
[Intro]
Yeah… yeah
Money come, pain come too
Paid in stress… every single move
[Verse 1]
Countin’ paper, but my mind’s on the edge
Every deal, every move, I’m teeterin’ on the ledge
Sleep’s a stranger, nights feel like days
Heart racin’, mind racin’, stuck in the maze
Friends turn foes, trust turn to debt
Every smile, every handshake, I can’t forget
Hustle heavy, but the cost is my peace
Paid in stress, but the grind never cease
[Chorus]
Paid in stress, can’t sleep at night
Chasin’ this money, but it ain’t feelin’ right
Every win comes with a weight on my chest
Hustlin’ daily, yeah, I’m paid in stress
[Verse 2]
Pill bottles, headaches, thoughts in a spin
Life of the streets, every loss and win
Pressure like a vice, grip tight on my soul
Tryna stay solid, but the cracks show
Lookin’ in mirrors, see the toll it takes
Every step forward, every risk I make
Success tastes sweet, but it’s bitter with the pain
Paid in stress, in this money game
[Chorus]
Paid in stress, can’t sleep at night
Chasin’ this money, but it ain’t feelin’ right
Every win comes with a weight on my chest
Hustlin’ daily, yeah, I’m paid in stress
[Bridge]
Pressure in my mind like a loaded clip
Every decision’s heavy, every handshake’s a trip
Smile for the world, but inside I’m bruised
Every check, every flex, it comes with a ruse
Mental scars deeper than any street fight
Burnin’ through days, lost in the night
Can’t quit, can’t pause, I’m stuck in this mess
Livin’ my life, yeah, I’m paid in stress
[Verse 3]
Early mornings, late nights, countin’ racks
But the shadow of the struggle follows my back
Dreams of peace, but it’s fleeting and rare
Every dollar earned comes with a stare
Stress in my chest, still I keep movin’
Life don’t slow down, gotta keep provin’
Hustle and pain, they blend and coalesce
Yeah… I live this life, and I’m paid in stress
[Chorus / Outro]
Paid in stress, can’t sleep at night
Chasin’ this money, but it ain’t feelin’ right
Every win comes with a weight on my chest
Hustlin’ daily, yeah, I’m paid in stress
Yeah… paid in stress