CHASING SHADOWS

We pursue the things that bring us pain We crave the validation of others' gain We chase the shadows, the fleeting fame And in the end, we're left with nothing but the blame Our hearts are empty, our souls astray We're searching for meaning, night and day But in the emptiness, we find our way To the realization that life's vanity is here to stay We try to fill the void with worldly things With wealth, with power, with fleeting wings But the more we get, the more we crave And in the end, we're left with nothing but a hollow cave We're searching for a sense of purpose, a reason to be But in the emptiness, we're forced to see That life's vanity is a never-ending sea And we're just floating on the surface, trying to be free.