The Highest Degree of Pain

[Verse]
You want the crown the shining light
But three AM knows no delight
Endless papers coffee stains
Trading sleep for sharpened brains
[Verse 2]
Professors smile with all their might
While they poke your flaws in plain sight
Oh the joy of endless drafts
Climbing higher maniacal laughs
[Chorus]
Here's to the pain of the PhD run
More like misery masked as fun
Who needs friends when you have stress
Welcome to the scholar's mess
[Verse 3]
Lab coats papers piling high
Tears fill the beaker you just sigh
Impostor syndrome's all the rage
Anxiety your tutor sage
[Bridge]
Oh the thrill of deadlines tight
Living on Red Bull every night
The knowledge gained what’s it worth
When you've lost your love your mirth
[Verse 4]
Empty wallet empty soul
Yet you trudge to meet the goal
Smug faces in the faculty
None will see your silent plea