Seemed like you were untouchable, a demigod of sorts,
Worshipped by the majority, certainly by those you keep close,
Feared by a few, out of envy to be sure, but also by those meant to play the blues,
And you were no exception, the quiet, weedy and non-athletic, you walked all over ‘em,
How ironic that you’re iconic, yet in this regard you’re no different from the general population,
As the de-facto ruler among your peers, could have ruled a kingdom more harmonious,
Can’t fight the laws of nature so your approach mirrors something more despotic,
Seems your profile hinges on equal doses of love and hatred,
High on life, drunk on perceived power, seemingly unaware that this can’t last forever.
And that was the peak, wasn’t it? Been how many years now, how’ve you been?
The cap and gown came and went, that rep ain’t made it past the gates, should’ve planned ahead, now it’s too late,
May have been royalty back then but out here just a commoner and a peasant,
Grinding like the rest, one step at a time, for that all-important check,
Still kicking it with your crew? Maybe not, here’s some news for you,
Some might have been loyal, others low-key indifferent, just using you for clout and nothing more, it’s a different story below your proverbial horse,
And now you’re wondering why it don’t come easy, they were different times,
They you dunked are probably doing better, still leveling up overtime while you’re old and past your prime, likely feeling bitter.
Once you were high and mighty, fixed on that bullshit hierarchy,
Looking up now, perhaps, at whom you once looked down,
Old tales been recycled many times over, they ain’t trying to hear it now, why haven’t you written something new, anyhow?
Maybe you’re doing fine, perhaps better off than most,
Kudos to you if that is so, some stay stuck and can’t let go,
But if not then that’s on you, all the eggs in the basket too soon,
Went all-in with no long-term, it’s different out in the great wide world,
Had it all then lost it, peaked too soon, now a has-been,
Back in the valley, chasing past glories, forevermore, it seems.