Runner Up

Ooh, I see you shining like a diamond in my sight You got the world in your hands, but my moments are a fight I'm standing here, though I can't seem to break through I'm just your plan, be patiently waiting here for you Tell me, how do I compete with that love When your heart's on lockdown, but I'm still thinking of The nights we laughed, the moments we shared I know I'm your option, but girl, I still care I'm second in your heart, oh, it tears me apart You're my queen on the throne, while I'm lost in the dark I'm dancing in the shadows, I'll never be enough Accepting my fate, girl, I'm just a runner-up Every smile you give, it's like a spark in my chest But I'm the backup plan in all of this mess Thought we had forever, but forever's on pause Trying to hold on tight, even with these flaws You got that fire, and I'm just the flames Thinking about the nights when you whisper my name I know I'm not the one that you chose But every beat of my heart, girl, it still knows I'm second in your heart, oh, it tears me apart You're my queen on the throne, while I'm lost in the dark I'm dancing in the shadows, I'll never be enough Accepting my fate, girl, I'm just a runner-up A moonwalker in the night, looking for a sign But every step I take, it's still you on my mind I'll spin and twirl in your light, I'll thrive Even as your runner-up, I'm still so up high I'm second in your heart, oh, it tears me apart You're my queen on the throne, while I'm lost in the dark I'm dancing in the shadows, I'll never be enough Accepting my fate, girl, I'm just a runner-up So take my hand, girl, let's break this apart I'm casting your play, I won't play the part You're the one I adore, it's you I want to find Even as your runner-up, you're forever in my mind Ooh, I'll always be your runner-up Ooh, but girl, I'll never give up