Question: Why did the writer say "life is a race"?

Survival

Muse

Race, life is a race

And I am gonna win

Yes, I am gonna win

And I’ll light the fuse

And I’ll never lose

And I choose to survive

Whatever it takes

You won't pull ahead

I’ll keep up the pace

And I’ll reveal my strength

To the whole human race

Yes I am prepared

To stay alive

And I won't forgive,

the vengeance is mine

And I won't give in

Because I choose to thrive

I’m gonna win

Race, it's a race

But I’m gonna win

Yes I’m gonna win

And will light the fuse

I’ll never lose

And I choose to survive

Whatever it takes

You won’t go ahead

I’ll keep up the pace

And I’ll refill my strenght

To the whole human race

Yes I am the man

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!

Win! Win! Win! Win!

Yes I’m gonna win