Poo-poo, ding-dong-ding, pat-pat
Poo-poo-poo, ting-ting, pat-pat
Skipped the alarm, trusted my rice cooker for the morning
Woke up from a deep sleep, time's already slipping away
"Rice is ready," says the cooker so calmly
But I need to rush out, no time to delay
Everyone starts their day in their own rhythm
But it feels like I'm the only one racing time
The rice cooker doesn't know my urgency
It just calmly signals that breakfast is ready
Subway doors open, it's packed with people inside
Tried to get on, but I only hear, "Catch the next one"
I smile awkwardly, waiting for the next ride
My anxiety grows, the clock continues to run
Everyone starts their day in their own rhythm
But it feels like I'm the only one racing time
The subway doesn't know my urgency
It just moves along at its own pace
Finally on the next train, checking my watch
If I sprint upon arrival, I might just make it
Preparing myself for the starting signal
As the doors open, I dash out like an athlete
Ready, set,
"the screen doors are opening, please step back"
Running with all my might to reach my destination
Everyone starts their day in their own rhythm
But it feels like I'm the only one racing time
When I finally arrive, standing at the classroom door
Hearing the roll call, I sigh with relief
Ready,
Set,
"the screen doors are opening, please step back"
The start of the day is always this hectic
But these small moments make up my day
From the rice cooker's morning alarm
I keep running, heading towards tomorrow