Lyrics
[Intro] Alarm clock screaming I hit snooze, still dreaming Floor’s a war zone He’s already cleaning (yeah) [Verse 1] I’m late for work He’s sitting by the door Keys in his mouth Like, “We’ve been here before” Bills on the counter I forget, he remembers Dragging my mail Like trophies he rescued from embers Trash tipped over That was me last night He noses every can Keeps the chaos light I lose my phone He tracks that thing Nudging my pocket like, “Bow down to the king” [Chorus] Teddy runs the house, I just pay the rent (hey!) He’s the boss, I’m the accident Paws on the ground, got a plan, got a code I’m just a mess He’s in control of the load Teddy runs the house, I just sign my name He’s the grown-up I’m the walking shame He’s got bark, I got bad intent But Teddy runs the house, I just pay the rent [Verse 2] Snack stash hidden Yeah, he knows the spot Stares me down “Eat greens, not a whole chip box” Calendar full All color-coded walks I double-book life He double-checks clocks Neighbors see me They say, “He raised you well” He sits, I’m loud He’s calm as hell Lease in my hand But the rules? That’s him I break routine He brings it back again [Chorus] Teddy runs the house, I just pay the rent (woah) He’s the boss, I’m the accident Paws on the ground, got a plan, got a code I’m just a mess He’s in control of the load Teddy runs the house, I just sign my name He’s the grown-up I’m the walking shame He’s got bark, I got bad intent But Teddy runs the house, I just pay the rent [Bridge] [Breakdown – guitars drop to chugs, vocal almost spoken] He’s got the schedule I got excuses He guards the door I chase my bruises He reads the room I read the feed Who’s on the leash And who’s really free? [Call-and-response, gang shouts] Who’s the leader? (TED-DY! TED-DY!) Who’s the keeper? (TED-DY! TED-DY!) Who’s the wreck? (THAT’S YOU!) Who cleans the deck? (TED-DY! TED-DY!) [Chorus] Teddy runs the house, I just pay the rent He’s the boss, I’m the accident Paws on the ground, got a plan, got a code I’m just a mess He’s in control of the load Teddy runs the house, I just sign my name He’s the grown-up I’m the walking shame He’s got bark, I got bad intent But Teddy runs the house, I just pay the rent [Outro] Keys by the door Shoes in a line He curls up, sighs Like, “You’ll be fine” I turn off lights Still feel that stare Yeah, Teddy’s in charge I’m just living there