5 Song Recommendations for Those of You Who Are Just Being Made Second Choice

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

Lately, among young people, especially Gen Z, the term second choice has been trending. This term started to be widely discussed since the release of the song BACKBURNER by Niki Zefanya. Usually, those who become second choice victims come from relationships that are not bound by status or the slang term HTS.

Not only in romantic relationships, but this term also applies to friendships. Just like its name, second choice individuals are never made a priority by their crush or friends. If KLovers are close to someone who seems good but only at certain times or when they're bored, then it's possible that KLovers are one of the victims.

Although never made a priority, these second choice individuals remain loyal to their partners because they are already comfortable and still hope for a serious relationship. For KLovers who are currently being made second choice, don't worry because we have song recommendations that you can definitely relate to! Let's check out the list below, who knows, it might help you understand your significant other better?

1. Second Best - Laufey

Laufey (instagram.com/laufey)

From the title alone, it's already very relatable, especially the lyrics. The song titled SECOND BEST by Laufey is one of the tracks in the album Bewitched, which has 7.5 million listeners on Spotify. 

This song tells the story of someone who is only treated as a second option, even though the person they love is everything to them. Here is one heartbreaking line from the lyrics,

“Oh, you were my everything

I was your second best,” 

2. August - Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift (instagram.com/taylorswift)

Songs from the singer who just completed The Eras Tour often touch the hearts of listeners. One of them is the song AUGUST which is perfect for those of you who are second choice.

This song has a meaning about a girl who falls in love with a man she met during the summer. She continues to long for happy moments during the summer with that man. Unfortunately, the man already has a girlfriend and the girl is left only with memories of the summer. 

3. Sadis - Afgan

Afgan (instagram.com/afgan__)

Next is a local song sung by the handsome singer Afgan, titled SADIS. The lyrics of this song are quite to the point, and it is intended for those who are second choice and only used as an outlet. 

Here is a snippet of the lyrics, 

“Your ways are too cruel 

Making me 

Your love's outlet"

Very relatable, right KLovers? You can definitely send this song to your crush so they know how you feel.

4. I Know It Won't Work - Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams (instagram.com/gracieabrams)

This song is suitable for those of you whose relationship has ended but still hope to reconcile. I KNOW IT WON'T WORK tells the story of someone who knows their relationship won't work out, but still hopes to get back together.

For those of you who are the second choice and may have ended the relationship but still deny and think that your relationship can be restored, this song from Gracie Abrams is perfect for you.

5. Foolish One - Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift (instagram.com/taylorswift)

For KLovers who are trapped with someone because they have made you comfortable, you must listen to the song FOOLISH ONE by Taylor Swift. Usually, second choice victims are often treated sweetly, making them hope for more and endure.

Like one of the lyrics goes, "You give me just enough attention to keep my hopes too high."

This song tells the story of someone who is already captivated by love and sweet treatment, thus ignoring signs that the person doesn't actually love them seriously.

(kpl/rcl)