In search of dawn, I wandered blind,
Through fading echoes and shadows behind.
A heart once golden, now bruised by time,
Held hostage by fate’s silent chime.


I ran through years with stars in my eyes,
Trading truth for glittering lies.
Built castles in storms, never asked why,
Just chased the wind beneath a dark sky.

I prayed for peace in the arms of rain,
But kissed the cold lips of silent pain.
Each dream I held turned into sand,
A stranger now to my own hand.


I wore the mask the world could love,
But lost the self I once dreamed of.
In empty cheers and fragile pride,
My truth was something I had to hide.


Chasing after life, I lost my way,
Held close to night, turned from the day.
The more I gained, the more I bled,
All roads I took led back instead.
Now I stand, no more disguise,
Just ashes beneath these painted skies.


The mirror whispered all I became,
A tale of loss without a name.
I walked where silence dared to scream,
Trapped in the ruins of every dream.

I gave too much for too little light,
Now haunted by the ghosts of might.
What once was hope became my chain,
I danced with joy, now drenched in rain.


What if all I ever had was love I couldn't see?
What if truth was just too raw to set me free?
In a world of masks, I wore them well,
But never escaped my inner shell.


Chasing after life, through breathless nights,
Trading stars for neon lights.
I gave it all, but at what cost?
Found every win still felt like loss.
Now I see, with open eyes,
I was closest to death where the dream lies.

Chasing After Life

Written and composed by: Dreamscape melodies [thesilentyearning]