Second Place

I've read this story one too many times
I've memorized each and every line
No matter how hard I try, the words just won't rhyme
But maybe I'll learn my lesson this time
And I could try to be her
But my heart breaks in October

And why am I hoping if it's gonna be the same
That night till three a.m., laughing in the rain
And I know the story's old
She's in your arms cause she's so cold
I'll stand in second place with a medal made of gold

I've heard her stories from all your drunken nights
How she's so pretty and everything you've ever liked
So I'll just smile and say that you're so right for her
But I know that it's all just a lie

I'm the only one to blame
Cause loving you is a losing game

And why am I hoping if it's gonna be the same
That night till three a.m., laughing in the rain
And I know the story's old
She's in your arms cause she's so cold
I'll stand in second place with my medal made of gold
And we both know how this final chapter goes
Your story ends with her and I guess we'll never know
How it ends with you and me
So in this song and melody
I'll try my best to finally let you go

And I don't know why I thought it'd be new
Cause scripts don't change so why would it change with you?
And now I'm standing here looking like a fool
This story is always gonna be so cruel

And why am I hoping if it's gonna be the same
That night till three a.m., laughing in the rain
And I know the story's old
She's in your arms cause she's so cold
I'll stand in second place with my medal made of gold
With my medal made of gold

I've read this story one too many times
I think it's time I memorize the lines
And I know there's no way you'll stay so
I guess I'll just stand here, stand in second place