The hourglass slowly drains of life Pressures and stress burn my insides Taking chances, collect what's mine Do all I can within this lifetime In the race for myself I control the outcome Coward people conform their minds Stick with the normal, live half assed shit lives Not for me I try to be the best If I fail I'll take the consequences In the race for myself I control the outcome These open wounds I self inflict These open wounds I self inflict If I risk nothing I will gain nothing I will be nothing These open wounds I self inflict