I finally figured out this thing they call reality
Built by those who embody the concept of our society
They chant the slogan, ‘Be the best you can be! Absolutely!
But don’t you dare try to supersede me…’
It’s okay, just get back in line, and you will be fine
Without our guidance, you’ll be hopeless, so stand single-file
Going alone is as impossible as breaking the four-minute mile…
You turn to see who spoke the words, but no one’s there,
“If you cannot see it, do not believe it,” is the chant they share,
“Do not venture off the path,” they repeatedly advise
So you do what you’re told and do not seek surprise
They tell you to study hard
For what purpose, is not of clear regard
Simply keep following the path we’ve paved so carefully
It will take years, and for every problem, they must strike a committee.
Time ticks forward with gaining speed
‘Can we pick up the pace,’ you fret, ‘life can’t be just to survive the mundane deed’
The time ticks on, but the days repeat
Wake, work, weary, an endless beat
If you venture off the singular path, they’ll chide you demonstrously
