You can Come Second

Verse

You beat me by a fraction,

Then asked if I was hungry yet.

I said, "Enjoy your moment.

You haven't seen me angry yet."

You said, "Same time next Sunday?"

I said, "You're keen to lose that lead."

You said, "You're keen to see me."

I said, "Don't flatter yourself. We'll see."

Prechorus

You didn't need an audience.

You didn't make excuses.

I'm used to men who move the finish

When they find out who is losing.

Chorus

You can come second!

How badly do you want first?

Give me everything you've got—

Let's see who loses their nerve.

I won't make myself easier.

You don't seem to want me to.

You can come second!

I might make an exception for you.

Verse

At dinner I corrected you.

You checked and said that I was right.

I said, "That must have hurt."

You said, "I think I'll sleep tonight."

You asked if I was always testing.

I said, "Only when there's something worth it."

You moved your chair a fraction closer.

I left mine exactly where it was.

Prechorus

You don't applaud my every sentence.

You don't mistake a no for teasing.

You say exactly where you stand.

It's getting harder to keep leaving.

Chorus

You can come second!

How badly do you want first?

Give me everything you've got—

Let's see who loses their nerve.

I won't make myself easier.

You don't seem to want me to.

You can come second!

I might make an exception for you.

Bridge

I've thrown enough results

To keep a fragile ego fed.

Then spent the evening furious

At everything I hadn't said.

You said, "Don't do me any favours."

I said, "I wasn't going to."

You said, "Good. I want a rematch."

For once, I wanted one too.

Solo

Breakdown

Same time Sunday.

No head start.

No excuses.

Don't look so pleased.

I haven't lost yet

Final Chorus

You can come second!

How badly do you want first?

Give me everything you’ve got—

Let’s see who loses their nerve.

I won’t make myself easier.

You’d be bored if I let you win.

You can come second!

Beat me and I’ll ask again.

Outro

One more.

You’re not tired.

Neither am

I.

Loser buys.