The morning mist clears, I face the empty air
Throw a punch at nothing, pull it back with care
My reflection in the puddle, ripples when i stare
At a man who used to run but now he's standing there
The bamboo grove is silent, no enemy in sight
Just me and my own shadow, preparing for the fight
That never really happens, the one that's in the mind
The battle with the ego, the hardest of its kind
I be shadow boxing with my past
Throwing jabs at moments that went by too fast
The opponent is a mirror, the ring is made of glass
And the only way to win is to let the moment pass
The rooftop at midnight, the city far below
Neon lights like fireflies, a soft and gentle glow
I practice forms in silence, my breath a steady stream
The noise below continues, a city in a dream
Someone's playing music, a sad and lonely song
Reminds me of a chapter where everything went wrong
But i keep on moving, my feet know where to go
The rhythm of the pavement, the only thing I know
I be shadow boxing with my past
Throwing jabs at moments that went by too fast
The opponent is a mirror, the ring is made of glass
And the only way to win is to let the moment pass
The master told me once, the strongest stance is peace
The war you think you're fighting, it's destined for release
So i breathe in the city smoke, i breathe out my name
And in that tiny moment, we're both part of the same
Shadow boxing
Shadow boxing
The only fight worth having
Is the one you're never backing
From yourself