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The Athlete

from Demo by Heat Wrays

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I leaned back in my chair
To be honest I wasn't paying attention
I was trying to maximise my airtime
And I was getting better
I rocked a few times
And with one last great push
I hit my ceiling
I lay sprawled on the floor

I don't know what I expected
Gold medal, silver medal
I don't know what I expected
Bronze medal, wooden spoon

I like your style but just a word of advice
There's pre-established ways now to ruin your life
Every teacher knows a kid who smashed their head on a radiator

But what if a top scout from a top team had been?
(Yeah what about it?)
Says I have the best balance that they have ever seen
(I kind of doubt it)
Could you really ask me to give up on my Olympic dream?
(It's not going to happen just cos you say so)
And sponsorships and endorsements
And celebrations and standing ovations
And worldwide adulation and recognition and admiration
(Forget it)

What I was trying to say
Before you fell again
Into a fantasy
'For the last time, listen'

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from Demo, released February 17, 2022

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