Second Best

I’d like to believe I’m better then all the rest,
But, I know reality is, I’ll only be second best.

I try to keep you away from him,
Because I know you will give in,
And my mind will be left to sin.
I can’t forever detain you in these confines,
As my best wont keep you as mines,
And our relationship slowly unwinds.

I’d like to think I am doing right by you,
But it’s only fate before you are taken by this dude.

He’s everything I’m not, and maybe that’s what’s attractive,
And why to this paranoia I am held captive,
Meanwhile who knows how much your imagination is active.
I see the way he holds your attention,
And I slowly see my grip losing its retention,
And I will be with out pension.

I’d like to say that I am the only one you will need,
But it’s just a matter of time before he takes the lead.

When he strikes you won’t put up a fight,
And I will be left forgotten and full of spite,
Hate you I don’t want to, but I just might.
You will say it’s nothing personal, and deep down I will know it’s true,
But my stubbornness may never allow me to forgive you,
And full of resentment for “you know who.”

I’d like to feel I would be the first one you would beckon,
But really, I know who would end up second.