Second Best

Younger Hunger's song 'Second Best' delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the yearning for exclusivity in a relationship. The lyrics poignantly express the frustration and pain of feeling like a secondary option rather than a priority. The opening lines, 'My lips are wondering / Can they speak my mind?' set the tone for the internal struggle of wanting to voice one's true feelings but being held back by fear and uncertainty. The silence from the other person is described as unkind, highlighting the emotional neglect and the difficulty of waiting for reciprocation.

The chorus, 'I don't wanna be your second best / I wanna be your only one,' is a powerful declaration of the desire for a deeper, more meaningful connection. The protagonist is tired of being a late-night text, a mere convenience when the other person is looking for fun. This sentiment is further emphasized in the lines, 'I'm suffocating / Waiting for your head / To somersault and / Pick on me instead,' which convey the suffocating feeling of waiting for the other person to finally notice and choose them.

The song also touches on the mental anguish and the breaking point of the protagonist, as seen in the lines, 'I'm here going crazy / Breaking down and waiting.' The repetition of 'I wanna be your only one' underscores the desperation and the longing for exclusivity. The fear of being broken by the uncertainty of the relationship is palpable in the lines, 'If I wait for you, baby / You just might break me / I can't live with maybe.' 'Second Best' is a raw and honest portrayal of the pain of unrequited love and the desire for a committed, exclusive relationship.