sun came in from Kenmore Square
Casting shadows left to right
And it felt like a curtain coming down
An early dimming of the light
They say adversity builds character
But that really doesn't make
Why do I settle for second best?
Why is everything a test?
can nice guys finish first?
Suspicious when I get too strong
Embrace diminished expectations
Keep me locked inside my station
Just once I wish it could be easy
Why do I settle for second best?
Why is everything a test?
can't nice guys finish first
like to know for just one time,
if it's so hard at the top
I'd like to know if I could climb,
without the risk of falling off
They say adversity builds character
Why do I settle for second best?
Why is everything a test?
ten nice guys finish first