Nia Vibe - Night Shift Requiem Lyrics

[Intro]
3 AM, fluorescent lights flicker above
Another night shift, another chance to prove
That I'm more than just a number in the system's groove
Empty aisles and humming fridges, that's my truth

[Verse 1]
Coffee's getting cold, but I don't really mind
Scanning items while my dreams fall behind
Mama worked these hours in scrubs and pride
Now I'm living her legacy, keeping time
Digital beeps and receipt paper rolls
Night after night, it takes its toll
But there's beauty in this solitude I've found
When the world's asleep, I hold my ground

[Chorus]
Late night warrior, eyes getting heavy
Counting minutes till the sunrise is ready
They don't see us, we're the city's backbone
Living life in this twilight zone
Yeah, we're the night shift queens
More than just a face on your screens

[Verse 2]
Drunk kids stumble in for their midnight snacks
Share their stories, then fade to black
Each interaction leaves its trace
In this convenience store time and space
My reflection in the window pane
Blends with neon signs through the rain
Not a robot, not a ghost
Just a girl making the most

[Bridge]
Sometimes I catch myself humming low
To the rhythm of this late-night show
Every beep, every scan
Tells a story of who I am

[Outro]
Dawn breaks through the glass
Another shift about to pass
More than data, more than sales
We're the writers of these untold tales