Yeah, it’s like everyone’s got this invisible stopwatch glued to your wrist and every new beat has to outshine the last one. The chase feels like running on a treadmill that only speeds up when you’re already halfway to the finish line. It drags the spark out of the creative part of you before you even get a chance to hit a chord. You end up paying the price in sleep, motivation, and a little piece of your soul each time you chase the next viral wave. And let’s be real—most of those hits burn out faster than you can hit repeat. So yeah, it’s exhausting, but it’s also the price you’re paying for being a damn artist.