Running Out
Chasing Shadows: Audrey Pearl's Reflection on Life's Fast Pace
Lyrics
Showing up late to the party, everybody's
Arriving belatedly at the gathering where everyone is present.
Dressed to the nines and I'm wearing last night's stains
Wearing clothes stained from the previous night while others are dressed impeccably.
A pop song is on and they sing along but I don't know how this one goes
A popular song is playing, and people are singing along, but the singer is unfamiliar with the song.
I don't know anyone
Feeling disconnected as the singer doesn't recognize anyone at the party.
Everybody's running forwards
Observing others progressing in life.
Oh but I'm just running out
Feeling like the singer is running out of something, possibly time or opportunities.
Out of breath and out of time and out of words that rhyme
Experiencing exhaustion, a lack of time, and struggling to find words that rhyme.
Everybody's so full of light
Others seem vibrant and full of positivity.
And I'm just running out
The singer is running out of something, possibly energy or optimism.
I'm climbing mountains in my mind and I can't see
Mentally facing challenges comparable to climbing mountains.
Through the dust in my eyes as I fall behind
Struggling to see clearly due to obstacles, falling behind in some aspect of life.
I reach the top to find they're already down the other side
Reaching a goal only to find that others have already moved forward.
And I'm alone and don't know where I'm going
Feeling isolated and uncertain about the future.
Everybody's running forwards
Observing others advancing in life.
Oh but I'm just running out
Continuing to feel like the singer is running out of something.
Out of breath and out of time and out of words that rhyme
Experiencing exhaustion, a lack of time, and struggling to find words that rhyme, reinforcing a sense of limitation.
Everybody's so full of light
Others are filled with positivity and energy.
And I'm just running out
The singer is running out of something, possibly hope or motivation.
Everybody's running forwards
Observing others making progress in life.
Oh but I'm just running out
Continuing to feel like the singer is running out of something.
Out of breath and out of time and out of words that rhyme
Experiencing exhaustion, a lack of time, and struggling to find words that rhyme.
Everybody's so full of light
Others are filled with positivity and energy.
And I'm just running out
The singer is running out of something, possibly optimism or opportunities.
Oh I'm just running out
Reiterating the feeling of running out of something.
Showing up late to the party and leaving early
Arriving late and leaving early at the party, possibly due to feeling out of place or uncomfortable.
I think I'll take my time
Deciding to take one's time, possibly indicating a desire for a more deliberate approach.
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