Mirage

Shadows dance on gold illusions at night Glitz and glamour, hide what's out of sight Empty wallets with dreams of delight Pockets heavy but hearts lose the fight Chasing paper in a wild endless race Diamond sparkle but they leave no trace Gleaming jewels on a masquerade face Living lavish yet we feel out of place Cash mirage, it's a dazzling deceit Golden chains wrapped around our feet Spend it all to fill the void so deep But the gilded dreams they never keep Silver cars speeding on scarlet road Crystal glasses in a treasure trove Yet in the mirror we see a heavy load Priceless souls in a world that's sold Flashing lights in a neon haze Cleaning things in a greedy craze Every dollar we earn we just base In this life of opulence Cash mirage, it's a dazzling deceit Golden chains wrapped around our feet Spend it all to fill the void so deep But the gilded dreams they never keep Silver cars speeding on scarlet road Crystal glasses in a treasure trove Yet in the mirror we see a heavy load Priceless souls in a world that's sold