Lately, my insecurity has got me paralyzed
Look in the mirror, It's getting clearer.
I've got those Ed McManoh eyes.
Feelin' humble, just like Barney Rubble
like I'm just a part of someone else's show.
Don't wanna be the guy who has to die,
in the middle of a Star Trek episode.

I don't wanna go on like Frank Stallone...
Don't wanna be second best
I don't wanna be your second best
I don't wanna be your second best

I go to parties, trying to be smart
With practiced lines, I try to show some wit.
No matter how I say it, nobody takes the bait
And I end up in the corner eating chips.
Don't wanna go through life with my rolling 25
Always playing second fiddle to the man
Why can't I be the best? Not like all the rest.
Not the professor, I am Mary Ann.

I don't wanna be like Andrew Wrigley
Don't wanna be second best
I don't wanna be your second best
I don't wanna be your second best
I don't wanna go on like Don Oates
Just second best.

Every time I turn around, I'm Art Garfunkeled out. 
Don't wanna be Second Best