You woke up this morning early

To get a head start on the day

Maybe to stock up some money

So, you have something hidden away

You put in the hours

You’re dedicated to your work

You tell yourself with enough money

I can finally be free

But in the meantime, I am tired

And suffering,

Do I have to wait for retirement

So, I can finally have time for me?

Your freedom isn’t really

If all it does is bind you

Even pure light is darkness

If all it does is blind you

Memories handcuff too

When all they do is remind you

That everything is a paradox

And the paradox will always find you