Losing Game
Winning Life's Game: Finding Purpose Amidst Uncertainty
Lyrics
See the light come through the window
Noticing the light entering the room through the window
Stain my curtains white
The light staining or altering the appearance of the curtains to white
Projecting shapes onto the wall
The light creating shapes on the wall, possibly shadows or reflections
And make me feel alright
The effect of the light making the person feel better or okay
Until I sit on the carpet and wonder
Reflecting on life's meaning or purpose while sitting on the carpet
"What the hell is life?"
An existential question about the meaning of life
'Cause living on this side
Being content or worry-free in one's current situation
There's not a worry in my sights
Not feeling troubled or concerned about anything
I don't like to talk a glass half empty
Preferencing optimism, avoiding a pessimistic view
When mine has overflow
Feeling abundant, having more than enough
And I don't know what to offer
Uncertainty about what one can offer or provide
But there's something I just know
A sense of intuition or gut feeling
When it feels like you're trying to win a losing game
Feeling like attempting to succeed despite inevitable failure
Keep your eyes on the prize
Encouragement to focus on the ultimate goal
I know, that's what they always say
Acknowledgment that this advice is commonly given
And staring at the leaderboard won't solve it anyway
Realizing that just looking at achievements won't fix the situation
No one said you had to play the losing game
Realizing no obligation exists to participate in a losing situation
I see the work of others
Noticing others' accomplishments before recognizing one's own
Far before I see my own
Tending to criticize oneself excessively
Then pick myself apart
Struggling to release self-criticism or self-doubt
Until there is no letting go
Feeling inadequate despite lack of sufficient experience
And I know I'm not old enough
A desire to experience something unique or different
To ever really know
Realizing lack of complete understanding due to youth
But I'm just tryna feel something
Seeking emotional connection or sensation others might not grasp
That other people don't
Desiring a sense of uniqueness or individuality in feelings
And when it feels like you're trying to win a losing game
Feeling the struggle of trying to succeed in a futile situation
Keep your eyes on the prize
Encouragement to maintain focus on the ultimate goal despite challenges
I know, that's what they always say
Acknowledging the repetitiveness of common advice
And staring at the leaderboard won't solve it anyway
Realizing that simply observing others' success won't solve issues
No one said you had to play the losing game
Understanding that participation is optional in a losing scenario
No one said, no one said, no one said
Reiteration of the idea that no one has mandated engagement in a losing game
No one said, no one said, no one said
-No one said, no one said, no one said
-No one said, no one said, no one said
-No one said, no one said, no one said
-No one said, no one said, no one said
-No one said, no one said, no one said
-When it feels like you're trying to win a losing game
-Keep your eyes on the prize
-I know, that's what they always say
-And staring at the leaderboard won't solve it anyway
-No one said you had to play the losing game
Reaffirming the absence of an obligation to partake in a losing situation
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