​what if i never make it?

[Verse 1]
I've been writing songs for TV shows
The money never lasts
And the feeling goes away
I can hear a weird, small, silent voice
That says I'll never cut through all the noise
And yeah, I think I'm starting to believe it

[Pre-Chorus]
What if all the things I want weren't meant for me?
Maybe a more pretty life's not meant to be

[Chorus]
What if I never make it?
What if I never make a name for myself?
Was it ever even worth trying?
Is thеre somewherе even worth finding?
What if I never make it?
The show is ending and the lights are going down
But there's no one in the crowd tonight
So, I'll keep singing for myself, alright, yeah

[Verse 2]
I guess I could find another job
That pays a hell of a lot better than these stupid songs
Yeah, sometimes I hate them
Maybe I would fit in with my friends
We could talk about our stocks and dividends, yeah
Or whatever you call them

[Pre-Chorus]
What if all the things I want weren't meant for me?
When I'm finally gone will anyone remember me

[Chorus]
What if I never make it?
What if I never make a name for myself?
Was it ever even worth trying?
Is there somewhere even worth finding?
What if I never make it?
The show is ending and the lights are going down
But there's no one in the crowd tonight
So, I'll keep singing for myself, alright, yeah

[Bridge]
I know that I have said this
A million times before
But maybe my mistake is
Thinking that I need more

[Pre-Chorus]
What if I never make a name for myself?
Is it worth trying?
I hope it's worth trying

[Chorus]
What if I never make it?
The show is ending and the lights are going down
But there's no one in the crowd tonight
So, I'll keep singing for myself, alright

[Outro]
Singing for myself, yeah
Singing for myself
Hope I make it, right
Singing for myself, yeah