It's only a game

The best never rest
Or so the story goes
The glory goes to all
That only go for gold

Push yourself
Test yourself
Take it to the limit
Make it so your body hurts
Give all you've got to give it

Don't stop till you're number one
'Cause winners never quit
And even then you're never done
If you stop, prepare to sit

It's a merry go round
Never gonna stop
Once you're on, you stay there
Even after you reach the top

And all the pain you went through
And all the tears you shed
And all the sweat that poured down
All with how much you bled

Does that make you the hero?
Does that make you so strong?
It doesn't mean you stay on top
Not for very long

You finally see the light
You finally understand
To them it's not how bad you want it
But what you'll do before you stand

Giving in will make it worse
Don't waste all of your pride
Make it so you know you can
Without hurting in or outside

Written in 1998