Zugzwang from NPC by art.dmg

I can see it happening
my strategy unraveling

Every time that I catch up or get on top
the other shoe drops

And I can hear them whispering
My confidence is withering

And it happens every time
Every time I try
Every time I start making headway
I trip up and sabotage myself

Whenever I get ahead
I feel dread
My winning streak comes to an end

And I can taste the bitter pill
As I’m compelled to march uphill

Forced to play because I raised
I should have stayed right there in my lane

As I reach out to grasp the brass ring
I will snatch defeat from victory

And it happens every time
Every time I try
Every time!
I think that I’m winning
I trip up and sabotage myself

Yes it happens every time
Every time I try
Every time I smell the sweet scent of success
Then cut off my own nose to spite my face

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