We pursue the things that bring us pain
We crave the validation of others' gain
We chase the shadows, the fleeting fame
And in the end, we're left with nothing but the blame

Our hearts are empty, our souls astray
We're searching for meaning, night and day
But in the emptiness, we find our way
To the realization that life's vanity is here to stay

We try to fill the void with worldly things
With wealth, with power, with fleeting wings
But the more we get, the more we crave
And in the end, we're left with nothing but a hollow cave

We're searching for a sense of purpose, a reason to be
But in the emptiness, we're forced to see
That life's vanity is a never-ending sea
And we're just floating on the surface, trying to be free.