Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I want your boyfriend
In a box so I can send him off
Somewhere far away
Then well be the way
Like we used to be
Used to be
You want my girlfriend
All tied up so you can threaten her
Since I'm not with you
Now you're telling her
That you still want me
Still want me
[Chorus]
I don't want to be second best
I've waited too long
I just want a second chance to be your first again
You're never satisfied
With anyone granted you're content
When you're boyfriend leaves
You'll be calling me
Then well cheat again
Cheat again
[Chorus]
To be your first again
Why can't the feeling end?
To be your first again
[Chorus: x2]
In a box so I can send him off
Somewhere far away
Then well be the way
Like we used to be
Used to be
You want my girlfriend
All tied up so you can threaten her
Since I'm not with you
Now you're telling her
That you still want me
Still want me
[Chorus]
I don't want to be second best
I've waited too long
I just want a second chance to be your first again
You're never satisfied
With anyone granted you're content
When you're boyfriend leaves
You'll be calling me
Then well cheat again
Cheat again
[Chorus]
To be your first again
Why can't the feeling end?
To be your first again
[Chorus: x2]
Lyrics submitted by fenixteeoff
Second Best Lyrics as written by John T. Tran
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Aw, I love this song...and the beginning (I'm a sucker for any kind of guitar solos) Anyway, this song is about this guy & girl who used to go out, & now they've "moved on" to other people. However, neither of them are satisfied w/ that arrangement. So they cheat w/ each other, but the guy's isn't too into that either & "just wants a second chance to be her first again"