Never good enough

Always second best, always missing something

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Someone is else better, stronger, faster

Someone else’s light shines brighter

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It’s always almost

But almost is just as good as never

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That charmed moment

That five minutes of fame is lacking

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Almost means nothing

An endless litany of what-could-have-been

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If only never happens

And almost is almost perfect

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Almost