Thrill of self-sacrifice, my heart's alive Gazing into a future, a step just shy Mindful steps, cautious thoughts, not for me to bear, Tripped, yet seeking shortest lanes. The boundary line that gradually expands Has reached a point of no return long ago What I gained, it turned ordinary one day, Though it was so precious, it sadly slipped away I've lost in the gaze of those around me Almost losing myself, I nearly ceased to be Thrill of self-sacrifice, my heart's alive Gazing into a future, a step just shy Mindful steps, cautious thoughts, not for me to bear, Tripped, yet seeking shortest lanes. Am I being too reliant? What I gained, it turned ordinary one day, Though it was so precious, it sadly slipped away I've lost in the gaze of those around me Almost losing myself, I nearly ceased to be I'm struggling Thrill of self-sacrifice, my heart's alive Gazing into a future, a step just shy Mindful steps, cautious thoughts, not for me to bear, Tripped, yet seeking shortest lanes. Am I being too reliant?