11AFK (But I'M Still Logged In)

-Verse 1- 9 to 5, then straight to class Another missed raid, another hall pass My controller’s dusty, my lobby's cold But in my heart, I’m still on patrol Dinner plans and weekend calls Laundry piles like killstreak walls I smile and nod, I play pretend But my mind’s on maps I never get to defend -Chorus- I’m AFK… but I’m still logged in Dreamin’ 'bout headshots and secret wins Life’s got the joystick, love’s got the lead— But in my soul, I still feel that need To queue with the crew, to hear that chime— I’m gamin’ in dreams ‘cause I can’t find the time I’m AFK… but baby, I never left the grind -Verse 2- She says “Come to bed,” I say “Just one match” But my console’s off and my heart’s detached Got house work stacked like a tower of pain All while my squad’s in the storm, callin’ my name I see the loading screen when I blink Hear the victory sound every time I think I walk through life like a cutscene missed While my save file waits… like a lover kissed -Bridge- "I hear the ping… in my heart..." "...and every late night dream starts with a login screen." "Press start... for love I can’t reach." -Final Chorus- I’m AFK… but I’m still logged in Lost in the menus of what could’ve been Work’s my boss, school’s my foe— But I’m a gamer in secret, and my heart still knows So when you see me stare off into the night… Know I’m mid-match, takin’ virtual flight I’m AFK… but my soul’s still playin’ right -Outro- “Someday I’ll catch up…” “…someday I’ll press resume.”