Also Ran (Lyrics)

I’m not too proud to say that I felt such jealousy engulf me At the sight of the success you found I’d have killed for half the chances you turned down I hope you still call me a friend, now my eyes are blue again If I don’t see you before December I’ll know this year’s been good to you If I don’t see you back home next summer ‘Cause I’m still trying to see this through, I’ll know it’s been a good one I’m just terrified that I chose the wrong path I’ll give this the best years of my life to end up not one step closer To that balance between contentment and security; I’ll fall from this tightrope that you walk across so easily But I’ll make the best of this And I’ll show that place what I am made of If I must be second best, I’m glad that it’s to you my friend If I don’t see you before December I’ll know this year’s been good to you If I don’t see you back home next summer ‘Cause I’m still trying to see this through, I’ll know it’s been a good one And I am proud that I can call this mine But no matter how I shine, I’m still left in the shadow of your light Still, I won’t defend such jealousy now my eyes are blue again