[Verse 1]
I wake up heavy, dark clouds in my head,
Every thought feels louder when I’m stuck in my bed.
Half-full glass? Nah, I call it half gone,
Every silver lining looks painted on.

People tell me, "yo just change how you see,”
But my mind’s got a lock, and it won’t give me the key.
The future feels distant, like a flickering light,
I’m shadowboxing hope every day, every night.

[Chorus]
I’m a pessimist, but I wish I wasn’t,
Tryin’ to see the beauty, but it feels dishonest.
Always bracing for the worst, yeah, that’s my chest,
But I wanna breathe easy, wanna see the best.

[Verse 2]
Every win feels fragile, like it might break down,
Every smile feels borrowed, like it won’t stick around.
I keep waiting for the catch, like the joke’s on me,
Like life’s got a script and I missed my scene.

But I’m tired of the weight, tired of the fear,
Tired of the voice whisperin’ doom in my ear.
If I could change my view, maybe change my fate,
Turn the grey in my mind into brighter shades.

[Chorus]
I’m a pessimist, but I wish I wasn’t,
Tryin’ to see the beauty, but it feels dishonest.
Always bracing for the worst, yeah, that’s my chest,
But I wanna breathe easy, wanna see the best.

[Outro]
So I’ll write these bars ‘til I feel some light,
Even if it’s small, even if it’s slight.
Maybe one day I’ll laugh at the twist,
And meet the optimist I always wished exists.

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