Second Best

Woman, when it came to loving me I knew I was always second best But can you tell me why you had to always leave my heart in such a mess You kept me hidden in your darkness placed me on your shelf with all the rest Until you needed a heart to break then you would tell me you loved me best You would show me off to all your friends fill me up with all your hopes and lies Seems you got your kicks from hurting me just like pulling the wings off of flies I’ve tried so hard to stand up to you oh, how I have prayed to God above To please reach into this heart of mine and carry away all of my love Still I hope someday you’ll settle down and need the love you’ve always suppressed Then you might ask for my company and know I was never second best