Everybody's trying to be someone that they're not Trying to fill up their lives and be on top To pay for their mistakes like it's bail out of jail What they don't realize is that they're gonna fail Why do people attempt to When they know they cannot Why do people do what they do When they know they should not Check one, check two This is reality calling Letting you know that you're falling Away from things better for you These things are too complicated Because people are not dedicated Life is harder than what it seems When you're trying to live out your dreams Why do people attempt to When they know they cannot Why do people do what they do When they know they should not Check one, check two This is reality calling Letting you know that you're falling Away from things better for you It's too hard for people to face the truth Because they don't know what is right for them And it's too hard for people to follow their heart Because they don't know what is right for them Why do people attempt to When they know they cannot Why do people do what they do When they know they should not Check one, check two This is reality calling Letting you know that you're falling Away from things better for you Check three, check four Your career just hit the floor Todd Widdoss Jr.