I will never feel the ribbon break I will never taste sweet victory I don't wanna leave the rest behind I don't want inscription on a plaque Never first or second place I will never run your rat race I will always be lower than you I wont be your competition The lowest totem pole position Is where I'd rather stay than be like you I don't feel the animal instinct I am not on top of the food chain The only battle I will fiercely fight Is one that hibernates inside my head Be the best, climb the ladder, do it better, harder, faster I refuse to participate If I go up, it will be slow I'll bring in every one I know Stoppin' on the 6th or 7th rung On a pedistal, isn't the view great? You better watch your step, 'cuz it's a nasty fall When there's no one to catch you when you call On a pedistal, isn't the view great? You better watch your step, 'cuz it's a nasty fall When there's no one to catch you when you call