1.I take pride in it all—every part of me that makes me who I am
2.I love it all—even the dark parts of me that are you
3.The talent I wasn’t blessed with, the fragile personality
4.But also the resilience to dream boldly and clearly5.
6.I’m always in a hurry—the footsteps of the crowd tear my effort apart
7.How many times have I relied on the darkness that is you?
8.Telling myself it’s okay to just be “the only one,”
9.Forcing on an eye mask, even though I never sleep—I’m tired of seeing that version of myself too10.
11.“Realistically, objectively speaking—it’s hopeless. I’ll probably never be number one.”
12.I get it. I really do. But still—
13.Overwhelmingly, instinctively, I just can’t accept that
14.Ah, why did I end up with such troublesome, incompatible strengths?15.
16.Clinging to “being myself,” we cried, we laughed, we kept competing
17.Giving everything to what we love most. Crying over and over, laughing through the chaos
18.At a completely messed-up pace19.
20.Even after winning many times, the future still feels painful
21.Ah, seriously, what the hell? In the times I kept losing, over and over again
22.Those memories just slow me down—the worst kind of gift from my past self and from you23.
24.My calculating, passive side is a bandage protecting me. I’m too scared to rip it off
25.I get it. I really do. But still—
26.My pride stays untouched, swollen and itchy like fresh gauze
27.Ah, both sides are me—both are true to you. That’s what makes it so damn difficult28.
29.“I started too late,” “The world’s just too big,”
30.“Geniuses are on a whole other level,” “Hey, as long as you’re having fun, right?”
31.Ah, shut up already—even so, there were days when I still lost to you
32.Well… I guess that makes sense. A strong, unwavering will or belief just isn’t like me
33.But now—I’m at my limit. There’s no way I’ll keep letting you control me
34.I really don’t want to lose to anyone. So please, this fire in me—
35.Don’t burn out. Don’t disappear!36.
37.Clinging to “being myself,” we cried, we laughed, we kept competing
38.Giving everything to what we love most. Still crying, still laughing
39.Once we’ve taken our positions—now, it’s time for a serious fight40.
41.Clinging to “being myself,” joy, sadness, fear, hope, despair, euphoria—
42.It all belongs to you and me
43.Clinging to “being myself,” ah, I’ll cry and laugh till my final breath
44.And finally say, “I’m really glad”—ah, I’m glad to be alive
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1.I’m proud of all of me, every piece that defines myself and makes me who I am,
2.I love all parts of me, black shadows just like you that crash against me like a slam,
3.Even with skills and talents that I lack, and with my fragile heart that can’t hold back,
4.But you know, the most importantly, is my strength to push my dreams right on track.5.
6.I am always racing, chasing steps in this crowded place that tear my work apart,
7.So many times I’ve leaned in the dark where you would come bring me straight back to my heart,
8.Thinking how I am one of a kind, I have grown tired of staring at myself,
9.Where I once forced an eye mask on and yet, I remain sleepless inside that strain.10.
11.“Realistically speaking, objectively, hopelessly, definitely, I’ll never be able to claim the top,”
12.I know it, yes, I know but my heart just won’t stop,
13.Completely, instinctively, I can’t bring myself to understand,
14.Ah, why was I born with destiny like this, and with such burdensome strengths of mine, it’s so hard to command.15.
16.Uniqueness, in order to hold onto it, we sat here and we all just cried, and we all laughed, we’re racing side by side,
17.Giving all, to every little single thing that we love, no matter how much we cry, how much we laugh,
18.No matter how wild the ride.19.
20.Oh, it doesn’t matter how many times I win, the future still feels harsh and cold,
21.Ah, just what the heck is this? When I lose, when I lose, the more I lose, my story unfolds,
22.These faded memories slow down my steps, and look at this terrible gift not only from me in the past, but also from you, this is such a curse and worst of all.23.
24.Calculating, cautious side of me will act just like a bandage that protects me, too scared to peel away,
25.I know it, yes, I know, but I still feel this way,
26.This pride of mine, it will stay fresh and white, swelling, itchy, barely holding sway,
27.Ah, either of them are both me and also you too, since we both stay true to our hearts, we’re terrible, I must say.28.
29.“Well, you have started a little bit too late,” “The world for you is probably way too far and wide,”
30.“Geniuses play on a whole different level,” “But as long as you’re having fun, enjoy the ride,”
31.Ah, just be quiet! Still there are just some days when I have ended up entirely lost to you,
32.Well, I guess that’s true, fixed core or beliefs, these things are just so not me through and through,
33.But as I’m standing here, reaching my limit, there is no way I would be swayed by you anymore,
34.I still refuse to lose to anyone, not now, not ever, let this fierce passion of mine burn on
35.And fade away never.”36.
37.Uniqueness, in order to hold onto it, we sat here and we all just cried, and we all laughed, we’re racing side by side,
38.Giving all, to every little single thing that we love, no matter how much we cry, how much we laugh,
39.Now we’re in position, hey, let us give all we have!40.
41.Uniqueness, in order to hold onto it, happiness and sorrow, anxiety and hope, despair and highs,
42.And every single one of these is yours and mine,
43.Uniqueness, in order to hold onto it, ah, we will cry and laugh aloud, till our last breath,
44.“Truly, it was worth it,” ah, I’m just so glad to have lived.
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