Cobalt Lunchbox

[Intro]

(Click, click) Cobalt lunchbox —

I packed my brave today

[Verse 1]

Morning list on a sticky square, cobalt lid beside my bag,

One small goal for the hallway walk, one for the room where I don't know names yet;

I fold the napkin like a flag, I zip the pocket twice,

If courage fits in plastic blue, then I can carry mine.

[Pre-Chorus]

Hold the latch... breathe in...

Ready.

[Chorus]

Cobalt lunchbox, click — I'm walking in,

Little square of home against my hip;

I packed my brave today, I packed my brave today,

If the room feels new, that's fair —

Cobalt lunchbox, click — I'm walking in,

Steam and citrus, quiet grin;

I packed my brave today, I packed my brave today,

Open the lid and I begin.

[Verse 2]

Train window paints the lid in light, I check the time, I check my face,

Someone laughs two seats away, I almost join, then find my place;

Orange slices, rice still warm, a note that only says 'you got this',

I eat the noon like a small parade — no speech, just citrus.

[Pre-Chorus]

Hold the latch... breathe in...

Ready.

[Chorus]

Cobalt lunchbox, click — I'm walking in,

Little square of home against my hip;

I packed my brave today, I packed my brave today,

If the room feels new, that's fair —

Cobalt lunchbox, click — I'm walking in,

Steam and citrus, quiet grin;

I packed my brave today, I packed my brave today,

Open the lid and I begin.

[Bridge]

Not every brave thing needs a stage,

Some of them fit in a box I made;

Heat and hope in equal parts —

Cobalt looks good on a starting day.

[Final Chorus]

Cobalt lunchbox, click — I'm walking in,

Little square of home against my hip;

I packed my brave today, I packed my brave today,

If the room feels new, that's fair —

Cobalt lunchbox, click — I'm walking in,

Steam and citrus, quiet grin;

I packed my brave today — and I begin,

Open the lid and I begin.

[Outro]

(Click) Cobalt lunchbox...

I packed my brave.