Lyrics Barenaked Ladies – Second Best (Demo)

Verse 1
Everything’s a lie
We’re all gonna die
Before we say goodbye, let’s attack

Verse 2
I admit it’s bleak
But I give it a week
Until our friends the meek give it back

Chorus
Is it true? Well it’s true enough I guess
It’s good to see you in this wilderness

Verse 3
What’s left of you that’s real
A mutated ideal
With limited appeal, I suggest

Verse 4
There’s a sale on body parts
You’re filling up your cart
Is that still your own heart?
Meet that chest.

Chorus
Is it you? Well it’s you enough I guess
You’re a statue of Los Angeles
Is it true, yes it’s true enough I guess
Sometimes it’s better to be second best
Second best
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Verse 5
Perhaps it’s just as well
That I still look like hell

Chorus
Is it true? Yes it’s true enough I guess
Morning often finds me unimpressed
Is it true, yes it’s true enough I guess
Sometimes it’s better to be second best
Second best
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