Caught in the web of endless praise
Chasing shadows through the haze
Seeking eyes to see my worth
Acceptance from the earth
In the mirror, I lose sight
Of who I am when out of light
Dependent on the voices loud
Lost within the faceless crowd
I'm breaking free from the chains of need
No more living for what they see
In the quiet, I'll find my way
Pursuit of validation won't lead me astray
Every like, a fleeting high
Empty hearts that pass me by
Measuring myself by their gaze
Trapped within this endless maze
In the mirror, I lose sight
Of who I am when out of light
Dependent on the voices loud
Lost within the faceless crowd