The Beautiful Retreat

The race began with a thunderous sound But my feet never quite liked the feel of the ground I’m looking at the finish through a telescope lens While I’m making a home where the sidewalk ends Why keep on chasing a sun that will set? I’m building a kingdom out of "not quite yet." They say "keep on climbing," they say "don't you dare stop" But the view’s much better before you reach the top. Oh, I’m quitting while I’m far behind Leaving all the "must-be" and the "should-be" behind It’s a grand escape, it’s a technicolor dream Floating down a quiet, neon-lighted stream Yeah, I’m quitting while I’m behind And I’ve never felt so aligned. The world is a stage with a very long script But I’ve skipped to the part where the anchor is stripped I’m trading the mountain for a valley of peace Finding the magic in the sweet release The trophy is dusty, the applause is a chore I’m walking away through a different door. It’s not a white flag waving in the air It’s a golden ticket to a world that’s actually there. I’m not losing... I’m just choosing! Oh, I’m quitting while I’m far behind Leaving all the "must-be" and the "should-be" behind It’s a grand escape, it’s a technicolor dream Floating down a quiet, neon-lighted stream Yeah, I’m quitting while I’m behind And I’ve never felt so aligned. The view is perfect from back here. Yeah, I’m leaving it behind.