I was running
Launched into a race
Trying to secure
The number one place
But the struggle
Never seemed to be over
My vision was blurred
Was I the only runner?
One extra mile, just to be sure
Less and less became my new more and more
But one word at a time, I'm gaining it
My confidence back, I'm ready to attack
Inch by inch, gram by gram
And if you're not there yet
Just let your words carry the heavy weight
I was winning
Cheered by the crowd
My teeth grinding
As I showed them my smile
A chocolate medal?
I was wondering for what
But against my will
I enjoyed every bite
I thought I'd taste just one more slice of success
More and more it pleased me less and less
But one word at a time, I'm gaining it
My confidence back, I'm ready to attack
Inch by inch, gram by gram
And if you're not there yet
Just let your words carry the heavy weight
Thought I had a mission
Made my decision
To focus on what I could control
But there is a reason
I needed precision
To find the glitch that'd make me whole
I swore I'd feel better when I'd hit my goal
Instead it left me insatiable
Oh won't you please stop it
My heart's the only thing that's heavy
But one word at a time, I'm gaining it
My confidence back, I'm ready to attack
Inch by inch, gram by gram
And if you're not there yet
Just let your words carry the heavy, heavy
And if you're not there yet
Just let your words carry the heavy weight