Other People's Riches
Embracing Authentic Joy: Beyond Other People's Riches
Lyrics
I call it the gnawing
I refer to it as a persistent feeling
When my stomach tells me that it's missing something
When my stomach signals a lack or need for something
But it's never full
However, it's never satisfied
I'm feeling the wanting
I experience a desire
While the faces on the podium are smiling
While those on the podium display joy with their gold medals
With their gold medals
With their achievements and success
I knew what I wanted
I was clear about my aspirations
Just to prove that I could be the best at something
To demonstrate that I could excel in something
But it's not enough
However, it doesn't fulfill me
'Cause I never loved it
Because I never had a deep affection for it
Like I love playing three chords in someone's basement
Unlike my love for playing simple chords in an intimate setting
How it lifts me up
And how that activity elevates my spirit
It hurts too much to be up at night
The emotional pain is too intense during the night
Over what is and is not mine
Concerning what belongs to me and what doesn't
They can keep their accolades and keep their fame
They can retain their honors and fame
Other people's riches aren't mine to claim
Wealth accumulated by others is not rightfully mine
I thought I'd be a failure if I didn't reach the top
I anticipated failure if I didn't attain the summit
Hated every minute but believed I couldn't stop
Disliked every moment but believed I couldn't halt
Every miserable competitor needs someone to tell them
Every discontented competitor requires guidance to realize
There's something else, there's always something else
There's always an alternative, always something more
It hurts too much to be up at night
The emotional pain is too intense during the night
Over what is and is not mine
Concerning what belongs to me and what doesn't
They can keep their accolades and keep their fame
They can retain their honors and fame
Other people's riches aren't mine to claim
Wealth accumulated by others is not rightfully mine
Whoa-oh
Expressing a realization or sentiment (musical interlude)
Other people's riches aren't mine to claim
Wealth acquired by others is not rightfully mine
Whoa-oh
Expressing a realization or sentiment (musical interlude)
Other people's riches aren't mine to claim
Wealth acquired by others is not rightfully mine
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