Choke

This is my chance
The only one I get
I'll make it perfect
Something they'll never forget.

Prepared my whole life for this
Practiced for hours
Until every word was right
Making sure I had the power.

Took a deep breath
Wished myself luck
Walked out on that stage
Opened my mouth, turns out I suck.

Restarted to right myself
Didn't matter though
I had already stumbled
I've never been so low.

Choked on my dream
So close I could have touched it
Now all I have are these tears
Nothing seems to fit.

Eyes red and puffy
Trying to figure out my life now
I have nothing to hold on to
I need to get back up but how?

It's all I've ever wanted
All I've ever dreamed of
And in a second it's all vanished
Flew out of my grasp like a dove.

They all try to smile
To make me still feel like a star
But it's no use, I'm done
No longer up to par.

I'll pretend like it doesn't matter
But nothing has ever made me feel less
Just go through my days
Without a second guess.

Broken and no longer whole
What's the point of my voice
If my dreams won't come true
It's all over and not by my own choice.

Lost and confused
What will I do now
Everything I've ever wanted
All gone so I suppose I'll say ciao.

Will I be able to start again
Everything is so wrong
My faith has been shaken
All over my favorite song.

Should I continue
Or just pass the blame
Become another Lima-Loser
There's a decision to be made.

Take some time
And come to terms
Pick myself up
And be firm.

This isn't the end.
No, it's just the beginning.
I'll reach my dream
All because of the support in this ring.

So I'll smile
And really mean it
I'll get there one day
And be a home run hit.

No one can take that from me
No words can break my spirit
I am a star and I'll prove myself
So to everyone out there: Bring it.