Never Be Second Best

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You were always one step sooner Front of class and center stage I was stuck on loading screens Writing lines I’d never say You got cheers I got silence You got there I stayed behind But in the quiet I was building A different finish line [Pre-Chorus] I used to think I had to chase you (chase you) Same road Same race Same view Now every heartbeat’s breaking rules I’m done being a shadow to you [Chorus] I won’t be second best I’m done just clapping from the side Tonight I beat my chest This time the moment’s mine Hands up I’m crossing over Past who I was It’s over I won’t be second best I write the ending of this life [Verse 2] You still pose like you’re the winner Golden frame Familiar pose But I’ve been burning from the inside Turning pressure into glow Kept your picture on my mirror Just to see what I’m not yet Now it’s fading with the steam I’m the only silhouette [Pre-Chorus] I used to think I had to chase you (chase you) Same road Same race Same view But every heartbeat’s breaking rules I’m done being a shadow to you [Chorus] I won’t be second best I’m done just clapping from the side Tonight I beat my chest This time the moment’s mine Hands up I’m crossing over Past who I was It’s over I won’t be second best I write the ending of this life [Bridge] No more “maybe Someday” No more watching you win my dreams If the sky feels too crowded I’ll build a higher scene (hey!) [Chorus] I won’t be second best I’m done just clapping from the side Tonight I beat my chest This time the moment’s mine Hands up I’m crossing over Past who I was It’s over I won’t be second best I write the ending of this life