Story Behind The Song
There was an article in a news rag a few years back, and the cover advertised one of the feature articles thusly: "New research explains the difference between the Go-Getter's, and the Also Ran's". I decided that I was quite happy as an Also Ran, and wro
Song Description
I am not interested in the competitive battle for crap. I opt out.
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Passive |
Subject |
Conformity, Liberal, Progressive |
| Similar Artists |
Sting |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
ALSO RAN
Music and Lyrics by Chris Koch
Copyright 2008
Soon as the starting shot was fired
This epiphany transpired
Decided that the whole affair
Was worthless, vain and tired
To the ladders, up you go
Some will win, some place, some show
Defiant, I determined am
To be an Also Ran
Some may feel the need to take the lead
No threat do they present
It's no sin if I don't win
I remain content
To be an Also Ran
I have struggled to impress
But have failed to find success
My product may not market well
But it's value is no less
Records set and records shattered
Can't you see it doesn't matter?
Chasing after each desire
Running faster, climbing higher
Stepping on the heads below you
Turn your back on those who know you
Piling up the ammunition
To terminate the competition
Living like there's no tomorrow
Let the others steal an borrow
I opt out
The pack is years ahead by now
But I am faithful to my vow
I will do all that I can
To be an Also Ran
A devoted Also Ran
A determined Also Ran
Gonna be an Also Ran
Good luck farewell and rot in hell
From an Also Ran