I'll give your foot a massage
To take your mind off the world
'Cause babe I know you ain't got enough cash
Your occupation's a joke
But you're just foolin' around
Even Metallica doesn't do that
I know eventually you're gonna figure it out
Until the day that you do I'll be here hangin' around
I'm the second-best hugger in the world
And I will be here to brighten up your world
I may not be exactly who you want
But I'm not all that bad
Second-best hugger in the world
So let me slice you some cake
And brew some rooibos tea
And polish up all your saxophone keys
I guess I'm kinda pathetic
But I don't really care
'Cause you're as cool as the knees on a bee
So let me hang out with you and we can go catch a flick
Or maybe shop for some Post-its and a spiral notebook
I'm the second-best hugger in the world
And I will be here to brighten up your world
I may not be exactly who you want
But I'm not all that bad
Second-best hugger in the world
Even though I'm a disappointment
I am here for your enjoyment
I'm the second-best hugger in the world
And I will be here to brighten up your world
I may not be exactly who you want
But I'm not all that bad
Second-best hugger in the world
I'm not all that bad
Second best hugger in the world
I'm not all that bad
Second best hugger in the world
Second Best Hugger in the World
| "Second Best Hugger in the World" | ||
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| Demo by Rivers Cuomo | ||
| from the album Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Released | November 22, 2020 | |
| Songwriter(s) | Rivers Cuomo | |
| Status | Released | |
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This song is part of the "It's Only in Your Head" lineage of songs
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"Second Best Hugger in the World" is a demo by Rivers Cuomo. Several versions of the song were released as part of the digital compilation Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years on November 22, 2020.
Appearances
- Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years (2020)
Overview
 | This section requires expansion. |
Lyrics
It's like we're tripping on shrooms
We sent a man to the moon
And then we go to the chemistry lab
Strummin' acoustic guitars
We tunnel under the wall
Till we're popping a cap in his ass
I know eventually we'll get a turn at the wheel
Until the day that we do, what you're seeing is real
I'm the second-best hugger in the world
And I will be here to brighten up your world
I may not be exactly who you want
But I'm not all that bad
Second-best hugger in the world
Some come along for the ride, my little Scorpio child
'Cause I'm better than what's on your phone
Are you a boy or a girl? I put my hand in your shirt
And you can wear my invisible coat
[...]you are my favorite video game
I'll give your foot a massage
To take your mind off the world
'Cause babe I know you ain't got enough cash
Your occupation's a joke
But you're just foolin' around
But at least you are havin' a blast
I know eventually you're gonna figure it out
Until the day that you do I'll be here hangin' around
I'm the second-best hugger in the world
And I will be here to brighten up your world
I may not be exactly who you want
But I'm not all that bad
Second-best hugger in the world
So let me slice you some cake
And brew some rooibos tea
And polish up all your saxophone keys
I guess I'm kinda pathetic
But I don't really care
'Cause you're as cool as the knees on a bee
So let me hang out with you and we can go catch a flick
Or maybe shop for some Post-its and a spiral notebook
I'm the second-best hugger in the world
And I will be here to brighten up your world
I may not be exactly who you want
But I'm not all that bad
Second-best hugger in the world
Even though I'm a disappointment
I am here for your enjoyment
I'm the second-best hugger in the world
And I will be here to brighten up your world
I may not be exactly who you want
But I'm not all that bad
Second-best hugger in the world
I'm not all that bad
Second best hugger in the world
I'm not all that bad
Second best hugger in the world
Known recordings
| Performer(s) | Title | Filename | Date of recording | Recording location | Length | Appeared on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Cuomo | 140. mixed mode 2012-01-31_14-31.mp3 | January 21, 2012 | 2:48 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-5-2013 23h6m25s.mp3 | February 5, 2013 | 1:12 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-6-2013 16h45m42s.mp3 | February 6, 2013 | 2:58 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-9-2013 16h43m26s.mp3 | February 9, 2013 | 2:31 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-11-2013 16h39m48s.mp3 | February 11, 2013 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-13-2013 15h5m14s.mp3 | February 13, 2013 | 3:08 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-13-2013 15h23m59s.mp3 | February 13, 2013 | 0:21 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-13-2013 15h32m52s.mp3 | February 13, 2013 | 2:55 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-13-2013 16h0m41s.mp3 | February 13, 2013 | 4:31 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-14-2013 14h55m45s.mp3 | February 14, 2013 | 2:53 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-14-2013 15h56m1s.mp3 | February 14, 2013 | 3:28 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-14-2013 16h24m19s.mp3 | February 14, 2013 | 2:39 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Work 2-24-2013 9h57m39s.mp3 | February 14, 2013 | 0:21 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | |||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 1.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 1.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | \Demos--Previous Versions\ | |
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 1 1.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 1 2.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 1 3.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 2.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:03 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 3.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:07 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 4.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:07 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 6.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 4:39 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 7.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 8.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 9.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:22 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 13 cleaned @160 +3.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 3:17 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger In The World 14 lyrics @160 +3.mp3 | 2013—2014 | 1:12 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | ||
| Rivers Cuomo(?) | Second Best Hugger in the World | Second Best Hugger in the World 12.9.18.mp3 | December 9, 2018 | 3:03 | Alone XI: The EWBAITE Years | Removed from bundle November 23, 2020 |