Hi I been hearing this on spotify, and cant make some words out

The __ are the word(s) I cant make out

http://www.celticlyricscorner.net/clannad/passing.htm

You can win or lose and be excused
The sudden change of plan
As a __ reality, it's very clear
But a loser always loses in the end
Always in the end

Chorus:
For a long time now
I'm passing time
Still I know somehow
I'll learn to try
I'm passing time

You may ask for gifts, just anyone
The right __
I'm not so sure it's anything at all
For a loser is still losing in the end
Losing in the end

(Chorus 2x)

Yes, I am aware of passing time
Without a care in sight
I can feel the changes coming very soon
And a loser won't be losing in the end
Losing in the end

(Chorus)

Passing time
Passing time