Lyric

They're on a faster path

I see them three times in one region

Each time their team's different

Each time their eyes are colder

"You're still collecting?" they ask

"You're still running?" I answer

We pass each other like ships

Both heading somewhere

Neither of us stopping

They win more battles

I learn more routes

Different kinds of progress

At the badge ceremony, our eyes meet

They have six. I have four

But I have names for all of mine

I see them notice that

I see it land

Different races. Same road

One of us will finish first

Doesn't mean they understand what it cost

Months later. They're at the final four

I'm still training

They message: "See you at the top."

I don't reply

I know what I want

I know it's not about speed

I'll meet them when I'm ready

Not before

Not to prove I'm faster

But to prove I knew the difference

They pass. I keep moving