[Verse 1] They say second place is the first to lose, Feelin’ like I got the short end of the fuse. Strivin’ for the top, but the peak is elusive, Chasin' after dreams, man, it’s so exclusive. Gave it all I had, but it wasn't enough, Climbing up the ladder, but the climb was tough. Pushed to the limit, blood, sweat, and tears, Second place trophy, it’s my biggest fear. [Chorus] Second sucks, ain't no consolation, Livin' in the shadow of that celebration. Givin' it my all, but still comin’ up short, Second sucks, it’s a pain I can't abort. [Verse 2] Standin’ on the podium, but my heart’s heavy, Crowd cheerin’ loud, but my mind ain’t ready. First place smiles, while I fake mine, In the back of my head, replayin’ the grind. Worked so hard, but I fell just shy, People pat my back, but I just wanna cry. Second in the race, but it feels like last, Memories of failure from the recent past. [Chorus] Second sucks, ain't no consolation, Livin' in the shadow of that celebration. Givin' it my all, but still comin’ up short, Second sucks, it’s a pain I can't abort. [Bridge] But I won't let it break me, nah, not this time, Gonna rise again, reach the peak, climb. Turn the pain to power, defeat to fuel, Second place today, tomorrow I'll rule. [Verse 3] Bounce back stronger, ready for the fight, Keep my eyes on the prize, future lookin’ bright. Second sucks, but it’s a lesson learned, From the ashes of defeat, I’ll emerge unburned. Ain’t no shame in fallin’, only in stayin’ down, Gonna wear my scars like a champion’s crown. Second ain't my story, it’s just a page, Flippin’ to the chapter where I own the stage. [Chorus] Second sucks, ain't no consolation, Livin' in the shadow of that celebration. Givin' it my all, but still comin’ up short, Second sucks, it’s a pain I can't abort. [Outro] So here’s to the fighters who never give in, To the warriors who rise, again and again. Second might suck, but it ain't the end, It’s the start of the journey where the champions ascend.
