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Runner Up Lyrics by Ben Ellis

The Ed’s House EP

2023

[Verse 1]
You asked me to drive you to a psychic
And you seemed pretty scared in the car
But I told you you should try it
I don't even believe in psychics

[Verse 2]
Every hero needs a sidekick
And I'm happy just playing the part
But you keep sticking the knife in
Every time you bring him up, it's like I'm not enough

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, you keep me close till you cut me off
'Cause you found someone just like me
And I'm still stuck on the thought of us
'Cause we never got the timing

[Chorus]
Someone's always got a head start
I just sit and watch from second
I'm driving with the lights off
It hurts but I'll never say it
Almost enough
So close, but so far
If I can't hold you in my arms
Then I'll be a runner up

[Verse 3]
Now it's become a vicious cycle
You come over at midnight and ask me to put out
The fires you start when they break your heart
And I've been the answer from the start

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, you keep me close till you cut me off
'Cause you found someone just like me
And I'm still stuck on the thought of us
But I don't really mind it

[Chorus]
Someone's always got a head start
I just sit and watch from second
I'm driving with the lights off
It hurts but I'll never say it
Almost enough
So close, but so far
If I can't hold you in my arms
Then I'll be a runner up

[Outro]
Then I'll be a runner up
(Almost enough)
(So close, but so far)
If I can't hold you in my arms
Then I'll be a runner up
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About “Runner Up” by Ben Ellis

Read the complete lyrics to "Runner Up" by Ben Ellis from the album "The Ed’s House EP" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Cymru, UK.

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"Runner Up" is credited to Ben Ellis. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Runner Up" appears on "The Ed’s House EP" in 2023.

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