Story Behind The Song
life.
Song Description
upbeat song with a positive message that there is no such thing as second best, you can't take your life over, so don't compromise your values.
| Song Length |
3:20 |
Genre |
Country - Bluegrass, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Jovial |
Subject |
Encouragement, Philosophy |
| Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss, Dixie Dregs |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
There's no such thing as second best You can never get enough, all you get is less
You can't take it back, you can't do it again
Life ain't got no make up test, and the means ain't worth the end,
Bit by bit and by small degrees
every step you take, takes you further than it seems Bit by bit and small degrees Every instant really matters every instant has a seed cause you make up your life bit by bit, by small degrees.
There's no such thing as second best
You can never get enough - all you get is less,
So, don't be talkin' to me about a compromise
You will not be satisfied if you're living half a life
You can't take it back, you can't do it again,
Life ain't got no make-up test, and the means ain't worth the end.
Bit by bit and by small degrees
Every step you take takes you further than it seems Bit by bit and by small degrees
Every instant has a promise - every instant has a tease
Cause you make up your life bit by bit, by small degrees
There's no such thing as second best
You can never get enough, all you get is less
There's no such thing, as second best.