**Verse 1** In the dark of night, I hear your voice so clear A whisper in my ear, "I'm struggling, I fear" We're standing on the edge, but can't seem to climb Our own hands are tied, it's hard to redefine **Pre-Chorus** We're lost in a sea of pain, searching for a lifeline Trying to stay afloat, but the weight is too divine We need each other's help, to make it through the night But we're still stuck in this cycle, and it just don't feel right **Chorus** Crabs in barrels, always breaking down Tearing each other apart, never wearing a crown We're searching for a hand, but our own is hidden too Crabs in barrels, always end up on the menu **Verse 2** In the light of day, I see your smile so bright But behind closed doors, I know you're fighting night and day To make ends meet, to survive, to thrive in a world that's cold But why do we perpetuate this cycle, where our own are left to grow old? **Pre-Chorus** We're lost in a sea of pain, searching for a lifeline Trying to stay afloat, but the weight is too divine We need each other's help, to make it through the night But we're still stuck in this cycle, and it just don't feel right **Chorus** Crabs in barrels, always breaking down Tearing each other apart, never wearing a crown We're searching for a hand, but our own is hidden too Crabs in barrels, always end up on the menu **Chorus** Crabs in barrels, always breaking down Tearing each other apart, never wearing a crown We're searching for a hand, but our own is hidden too Crabs in barrels, always end up on the menu **Bridge** Maybe it's time to break the chains that bind us tight To stand up for one another, and shine with all our might We can be the change, we can be the ones to make a move To lift each other up, instead of tearing ourselves loose **Chorus** Crabs in barrels, always breaking down Tearing each other apart, never wearing a crown We're searching for a hand, but our own is hidden too Crabs in barrels, always end up on the menu **Chorus** Crabs in barrels, always breaking down Tearing each other apart, never wearing a crown We're searching for a hand, but our own is hidden too Crabs in barrels, always end up on the menu **Chorus** Crabs in barrels, always breaking down Tearing each other apart, never wearing a crown We're searching for a hand, but our own is hidden too Crabs in barrels, always end up on the menu