Before the End of the Race

Started out one way, but turned out the other
 And boy it's confused, I run into your brother
 I just pay no mind, not trying to be kind
 There's a mark on my heart, couldn't say that I love ya
 Couldn't say that I love ya
 It started out slowly then burned out and smothered
 I know you don't know that I wanted to love her
 I took the advice, afforded the price
 And I woke up amused in the arms of another
 You know my only regret
 Is that we never really met before
 Cause you're lost in the race
 This didn't turn out now the way I'd imagined
 They say runner's up never enjoy the pageant
 And all of those lines, I've had to decline
 Just like your friends, they're divided and rationed
 You know my only request
 Is that we really should be together more
 Before the end of the ra-ce
 Ooh, before the end of the race
 Yeah, before the end of the ra-ce
 Ooh, before the end of the race
 Yeah, before the end of the ra-ce
 Ooh, before the end of the race
 Let's make it like we never met before
 The end of the ra-ce