The Fastest Man In The World

The fastest man in the world Didn't want to race He knew he was the fastest And that knowledge he embraced People tried to force him Into competition Her didn't feel the need So he stuck to his decision He felt good inside And the fact that no-one knew Wasn't really an issue Nothing he needed to do There was no reason to prove The speed at which he ran He was comfortably employed A fit and healthy man The fastest man in the world Didn't want to race He knew he was the fastest And that knowledge he embraced People tried to force him Into competition Her didn't feel the need So he stuck to his decision He knew he was the fastest He lived a pleasant life He had no need for fame He didn't need the strife He wanted no attention Enjoyed his privacy No need for recognition Unknown he could be He had a caring woman He was a caring man To be anything more Was never his plan People despised him Said it was a waste To have such a talent That never ever raced The fastest man in the world Didn't want to race He knew he was the fastest And that knowledge he embraced People tried to force him Into competition Her didn't feel the need So he stuck to his decision. Two trains of thought Neither's right or wrong Contention is self-pleasing But temptation can be strong Proving you're the best Is unnecessary It's the knowing that counts But some may say To the contrary Happiness is cool But fame can be scary The fastest man in the world Lived a happy life And remained happily living With his children and a wife Happiness is paramount Fame ruins people's lives The fastest man in the world Didn't want to race He knew he was the fastest And that knowledge he embraced The fastest man in the world Didn't want to race He knew he was the fastest And that knowledge he embraced People tried to force him Into competition He didn't feel the need So he stuck to his decision. The fastest man The fastest man The fastest man The fastest man in the world