Second Best Lyrics

[Verse 1: Laufey]
I'll never forget how stupid in love I felt
I'll always regret how I couldn't ever tell
That you walked a little faster, left me behind
Kissed me with somebody else in mind
I loved you so much
That I settled for less

[Chorus: Laufey]
Oh you were my everything
I was your second best

[Verse 2: Laufey]
Lying awake
I'd watch as you'd dream at night (Dream at night)
Nightingale singing half-hearted lullabies
Well you swing me around in that midsummer dance
Hеld me in close as you thought of your past
I love way too much
Oh this hurts to confеss

[Chorus: Laufey]
Oh you were my everything
I was your second best

[Bridge: Laufey]
You've given me nothing to miss
Honestly, life has been much better since
I spoke to you last
Why am I still wondering
If I stand a chance or if you'd have me back?

[Verse 3: Laufey]
Everyone warned me you were a bad idea
I never listen
Maybe I will next year
When I've walked a little further into my life
Fallen in love and left you behind
But I'm still a little in love with this mess

[Chorus: Laufey]
Oh you were my everything
I'm just your second best

[Outro: Laufey]
Second best

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Second Best Song Meaning

"Second Best" by Laufey is the second track from her 2023 album Bewitched, captures the bittersweet ache of loving someone who doesn’t love you back the same way. The Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter, known for blending jazz and modern pop, delivers a poignant narrative through lush melodies and raw, confessional lyrics. The song, initially written from a fan’s TikTok request, resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an afterthought in love.

In interviews, Laufey has described Bewitched as an exploration of love in all its forms—whether romantic, platonic, or self-reflective. "Second Best" stands out as a deeply personal track, where she admits, "I’m still a little in love with this mess," capturing the lingering attachment to a one-sided relationship. The lyrics paint vivid scenes—watching a lover dream at night, dancing in midsummer while knowing their heart belongs elsewhere—each line steeped in vulnerability. The bridge reveals a moment of clarity ("life has been much better since I spoke to you last"), yet the chorus circles back to the painful truth: "You were my everything, I was your second best."

The song’s stripped-back arrangement highlights Laufey’s rich vocals and lyrical honesty, making it a standout on Bewitched. Its universal theme of unreciprocated love, paired with her signature jazz-pop sound, has connected with listeners worldwide. Whether you’ve experienced being someone’s "second choice" or simply appreciate soulful storytelling, "Second Best" lingers long after the last note fades.

Second Best Lyrics by Laufey