Fading Crown

City breeze, through Tokyo streets I roam, Same old grind, but my hairline's goin' home. Panic rising, to a high-class salon I flew, Clutching at straws, hopin', prayin' for somethin' new. Shampoo swirling, a soothing scent in the air, But my wallet's light, my heart's heavy, still losin' hair. Tiny pill, a promise in my hand, Propecia's call, Seventy bucks a month, an investment for it all. DHT, that hormonal enemy's my fight, Six long months, I'm waitin', hopin' for the light. Kyoto breeze, a fresh start in a brand new place, But the treatment cost? Another sigh, I can't keep pace. Dating pressure, pushin' me to find someone, But in the mirror, a battle's fought, and seldom won. Five years gone, the time has come to decide, Doctor's words, they sting with truth, "It'll come back," he sighed. But I'm done, no more doubt, I'll choose a different way, Seven hundred a year, for a brighter, bolder day. Falling hair, the clock is racing on, Can't accept this aging self, reflected, almost gone. I want that volume back, the way I used to be, Taking the risk, it's on me, my own responsibility! Late night surfing, searching the web's deep flow, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, where do I go? New weapons found, in this lonely, silent war, Side effects looming, fear knocking at my door, but still... Morning light, I'm checking in the mirror's gaze, Little by little, baby hairs in a hopeful haze. It's not much volume, but it's something, I can see, Density's returning, a new confidence in me. Walking down the street, I feel their eyes upon my head, Younger women, used to flirt, but now I walk ahead. Checking my crown, hurrying on, filled with unease, Lost time, I can't get back, a longing for release. Falling hair, the clock is racing on, Can't accept this aging self, reflected, almost gone. I want that volume back, the way I used to be, Taking the risk, it's on me, my own responsibility! Ten years have passed, etched lines upon my face, And a thinning story, told with time and grace. For anyone who's struggling, with this same despair, I sing this song, a light of hope to share. Don't give up, keep searching, don't lose your way, You'll find your answer, a brighter, future day. The future's waiting, it can change, you'll see, Until you're shining, brilliantly!