Outrunning Myself

[Arrangement: Keep Minimal Changes] [tape saturation, subtle analog warmth] Verse 1 She’s in the mirror with a faster stride Every time I catch up, she slips outside Same eyes, same face, but she’s not me She’s the ghost of the girl I used to be Chorus I’m outrunning myself, chasing shadows in the dark Every step I take just tears me apart She’s always two steps ahead, I can’t close the space I’m lost in the echo of a stranger’s face Outrunning myself, and losing ground tonight Verse 2 Every memory turns into a race She’s wearing my smile, but with no mistakes I trip on regrets, she keeps moving on By the time I reach her, she’s already gone Chorus I’m outrunning myself, chasing shadows in the dark Every step I take just tears me apart She’s always two steps ahead, I can’t close the space I’m lost in the echo of a stranger’s face Outrunning myself, and losing ground tonight Bridge If I stop, will she finally fade? Or will I see the woman I’ve betrayed? She’s a finish line I’ll never cross Running forever through the weight of loss Final Chorus I’m outrunning myself, chasing shadows in the dark Every step I take just tears me apart She’s always two steps ahead, I can’t close the space I’m lost in the echo of a stranger’s face Outrunning myself, outrunning myself And losing ground tonight