Verse 1: I feel the weight of my own years Like distance in my rearview mirror I promised happiness to you my dear But my regrets have built this wall of fear Chorus: I’ve been counting down the 9 beats To a different kind of drum Still I can’t seem to find The rhythm that I’m from Verse 2: I’ve learned to live without my voice For all the lies I rehearsed I’ve built these walls and made my choice To keep you out and quench my thirst Chorus: I’ve been counting down the 9 beats To a different kind of drum Still I can’t seem to find The rhythm that I’m from Bridge: A penny for your thoughts I think I need a couple I’ve been waiting for the answer While my luck runs out Chorus: I’ve been counting down the 9 beats To a different kind of drum Still I can’t seem to find The rhythm that I’m from Outro: I’ve been counting down the 9 beats To a different kind of drum I’ll keep searching for the one To bring me back to where I’m from. The song 9beat by Half Moon Run is about the speaker's struggle to find their identity and feel a sense of belonging. They feel weighed down by their previous experiences and regrets, which have created a "wall of fear" preventing them from being true to themselves and connecting with others. The repeated refrain of "counting down the 9 beats" suggests a desire to break free from this cycle and find a new rhythm, but they still feel lost and unable to connect with their true self. The bridge acknowledges the speaker's need for guidance and inspiration, but ultimately the outro offers a glimmer of hope that they will eventually find the rhythm that feels like home.
