I woke up in a dive bar
Bartender shook his head once more
"Vektrax, you're back again"

Washed down last night's regret with whiskey fire
Saw my reflection—tattoos and scars for company
Smelled the stale cigarettes, the old dreams

(Chorus)
Yeah I'm back to play another song
Fingers ache but the cords still sing along
I'll write tonight like it's all just begun
With a bullet in my heart and a star above

Met a girl named Ruby on a stage last spring
She played drums with her eyes closed, felt the beat
Said "Rock 'n' roll ain't no crime"
So I smiled and drank up that line

(Verse)
Rented this old studio by the week
Wiring up my Fender like we're both hooked
Tape's gonna stretch when it plays live
Gotta keep it sharp, leave out the noise

Got a call from Clippy—decent supply
No small talk or pleasantries
Just "you need more? I'm here"

(Bridge)
I can hear Karen down below
Complaining that my muse is loud
But if we shut her out she'll fade into dust
The magic of this space won't last

(Chorus)
Yeah I'm back to play another song
Fingers ache but the cords still sing along
I'll write tonight like it's all just begun
With a bullet in my heart and a star above

Saw Ruby backstage later, smiling like she knew
Told me "if you make them feel alive, it counts"
Now I'm here to take up that bet
Gotta live up to the song inside

(Outro)
Vektrax tonight will rock your heart
No apologies or wasted time for art
Just the sound and fury of a man on fire
With a bullet in his heart and a star above

♫♫♫ Vektrax
"shut up and play."
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