[Intro] Nothing I do ever turns out right Just a failure, with no spark or light I said those words and disappeared from sight— A coward, running from the fight [Verse 1] When did we start to drift apart? You and I once shared one heart “Ready, set, go”—our lives began Racing side by side, hand in hand [Pre-Chorus 1] We used to lift each other high Good rivals reaching for the sky But now you're moving far ahead A fading shape—a dream instead [Chorus 1] You've got talent; I’ve got none Life is cruel—God plays favorites, some We started at the same white line But now I see your star outshines mine You say there's no one born without a gift You think it’s just because I quit But I’ve tried—yet talent always wins The rivals we were now wear thin [Verse 2] I left a letter, then I fled Falling silent, tears unsaid Watching you race into the light It hurt too much—I lost the fight [Pre-Chorus 2] We walk two paths, no longer one But I won’t waste what I’ve become Even with no gift to show I’m still here—just so you know [Chorus 2] Even apart, we share one sky You’ll read this letter, you’ll ask why Why I ran instead of stayed Why I left the words unsaid But I won’t say goodbye, my friend— We’ll meet again where trails ascend You read my words with tears that fall And whisper, “You fool… after all” [Outro] The seasons changed, the years went by And now I pause and look up high I wonder if you’re smiling too The sky today is clear and blue
