Second Best Lyrics
[Intro]
Now the days grow long
And your hands and tears
Are lost to the wind
Take me back, take me back
Let us walk by the shore
By the hand, by the hair
I don't care anymore
With the world at your feet
Leave footprints on my back
I'll be the first, I'll be the last
Don't want to need to go back
[Verse 1]
Chewing gum and white wine
Your cold answer's mine
I'm wasting my time
You know I hate to lose
And maybe that's why I've left you behind
I feel like I've left you behind
[Chorus]
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Ain't it good?
Second best
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Ain't it good?
Second best
Oh-oh
[Verse 2]
Oh, against the bathroom tiles
Your back goes on for miles
I'm losing my mind
Babe, you know it ain't fair
You leave me again
He's waiting downstairs
There's always somebody downstairs
[Chorus]
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Ain't it good?
Second best
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Oh, ain't it good?
Second best
[Bridge]
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah
What do I do to be better for you?
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah
What do I do to be better for you?
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah
What do I do to be better for you?
(Now the days grow long)
What do I do to be better for you?
(And your hands and tears are all lost, to the wind)
[Pre-Chorus]
Take me back, take me back
Let us walk by the shore
By the hand by the hair
I don't care anymore
With the world at your feet
Leave footprints on my back
I'll be first, I'll be last
Don't want to, need to go back
[Chorus]
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Ain't it good?
Second best
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Ain't it good?
Second best
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Ain't it good?
Second best
Ain't it nice?
Second best
Ain't it good?
Second best
[Outro]
Take me back, take me back
Let us walk by the shore
By the hand by the hair
I don't care anymore
With the world at your feet
Leave footprints on my back
I'll be first, I'll be last
Don't want to, need to go back
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Second Best Song Review: Why Fans Love It
The moment “Second Best” dropped on October 1, 2025, it felt like a quiet explosion. As the latest single from "From the Pyre", this pop-leaning cut (with more than a dash of The Last Dinner Party’s signature drama) arrived just as the band’s star was rising again.
Streaming traction & video buzz
While exact global Spotify numbers for "Second Best" are still being tallied, early indicators are promising. The band’s past hits already have serious heft — "Nothing Matters", for example, is approaching ~180 million streams. That momentum surely helps carry new singles like this one onto playlists, algorithmic rotations, and vibe-chasing ears.
On YouTube, the official lyric video for "Second Best" has clocked in at around 23,000 views so far. The band’s channel also teased the single ahead of its release, adding to the pre-launch buzz. It’s still early days, but that kind of traction suggests the song is resonating deeply with the core fanbase before — or even as — it reaches mass ears.
Social media heat & fan reactions
In the days following release, certain hashtags began trending across X and TikTok — things like #SecondBestChallenge, #FromThePyre, and #TLDPSecondBest are showing up in comment threads, video captions, remix spins, and story reposts. Fans are using "Second Best" as backing for short emotional edits, dance transitions, and moody night drives—all hinting at how malleable the song’s mood feels.
Over on Reddit and X, fans have been talking more than just stats:
On Reddit, someone paraphrased: “There’s this sting in "Second Best" — like knowing you deserve better, but choosing to hold on anyway.”
On X, a fan wrote: “Been on repeat since 1 Oct. It’s the kind of song that twists your thoughts at midnight.”
On TikTok, users are making “versus” duets — juxtaposing "Second Best" with more triumphant tracks to underline its emotional tension.
In interviews, the members of The Last Dinner Party have referred to "From the Pyre" as a shadowed, emotionally richer follow-up to their debut. Abigail Morris hinted that the record (and its lead singles) would lean “a bit darker, a bit more reflective” than what came before. "Second Best" certainly carries that weight — its lyrical push and pull reflect the idea of love that’s willing to settle, even while screaming for more.
In clubs, live sets & cultural moments
It’s not every pop-adjacent track that finds its way into club playlists, but "Second Best" has been creeping in. DJs in indie-pop nights and alternative bars are starting to slip it into their late sets—its moody synths and emotional undercurrent helping shift energy from dance floor to introspective sway. (Listeners have reported hearing it at small venues and certain club nights in the UK’s indie circuits.)
In live shows, though "Second Best" is fresh, fans are already demanding it. In recent festival sets (where the band has been sneak-previewing new material), audiences have shouted out for "Second Best" even before its official release. The song’s tension and breathy chorus give it a live-room magic — moments where the crowd crescendos with the band. Rolling Stone’s recent profile noted that the band used their cover-shoot downtime to demo new ideas — the urgency to write and test in performance is something the band leans into.
The emotional pull: why we hit replay
So what makes "Second Best" stick? It’s the duality in its DNA. On one side, it’s intimate and confessional — you feel someone reaching for affirmation, wrestling with pride, longing for something more than “good enough.” On the other, it’s cinematic and bold: you hear strings, rhythmic push, textures that demand attention. The contrast draws you in; you want to parse, to oscillate, to feel.
Also, the song lands in a cultural moment where vulnerability is currency. Audiences are less interested in flawless perfection than in the mess, the doubt, the in-between. "Second Best" fits that gap.
So you return to it. Because maybe your own heart knows what it means. Because the vocals crack in just the right line. Because those harmonies swell in your chest. Because in replaying, you find something new each time: some turn you missed, some lyric that feels like a confession.
And that’s why fans don’t just see "Second Best" as “another single” — it’s a small stay, a mirror, a moment to return to again and again.
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FAQ Section
Who sung the song "Second Best" by The Last Dinner Party?
The song "Second Best" was sung by The Last Dinner Party.
Who wrote the song "Second Best" by The Last Dinner Party?
Georgia Davies, Abigail Morris, Emily Roberts, Aurora Nishevci, Lizzie Mayland & Casper Miles.
Who produced the song "Second Best" by The Last Dinner Party?
Markus Dravs.
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Song Details
Artist: The Last Dinner Party
Album: From the Pyre
Genre: Pop
Language: English
Released: October 1, 2025
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