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I listen to playlists about being the main character
But I know I know I'm nothing more than the comic relief
But trust me I feel no relief in knowing
That I will always be the one singing these songs and not the one being sung to

People seem to like side characters more than the protagonist
They identify with them more they love them more
But they're not in love with them
My whole life I've been a side character

Even my own story is about somebody else
I've tried to write my life down on paper
But I always end up squeezing and squinting
In between the lines to try and find it

I mean I guess I should be grateful
It's exhausting having to slay dragons and go on adventures
To fall in love and be the chosen one
I've never been chosen by anyone

But that's ok
I'll wait here listening to my playlists
Waiting for the day I'm someone's first choice
Waiting for a turn to be a hero to be a leader
Waiting for something I know will never come