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The Understudy is a track by Katherine Li, taken from the album “I Love You, or Whatever”, released October 23, 2026 on Katherine Li, in partnership with Music Soup Entertainment. It runs 3:19. Use the Play button above when a verified stream is available, or choose a listening service from the other options.
Within the album sequence, this recording sits alongside So Cliche, Mr. Get Any Girl, Thief. Open the album page to compare the full running order and the listening options available for each song.
Song details
- Song
- The Understudy
- Artist
- Katherine Li
- Release
- I Love You, or Whatever
- Format
- Album
- Duration
- 3:19
- Release date
- October 23, 2026
- Record label
- Katherine Li, in partnership with Music Soup Entertainment
- Content notice
- Standard
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Lyrics
Find another songYou ask me to hangout
But I know you better
She must be feeling under the weather
Or away for the weekend
And you need a stand in tonight
I wish I could say no
'Cause you're always trouble
You get me excited 'til I have to let go
When she's back around
And I don't exist anymore
(Ahh)
Don't wanna ask you to choose
(Ahh)
'Cause I have a feeling I'll lose
I don't know why I
Fight for a place in your spotlight
I'm mad at myself 'cause I still try
But I'm not naive, she's always the lead, just hoping you'll see
That I'm right here
We could be perfect it's so clear
But I'm in her shadow when she's near
Guess I'm just destined to be
The understudy
Almost believed it
You said I'm your type
How I'm down to keep things
So undefined
As if that's not the reason I lie awake every night
But you said I'm so chill
Don't cry or complain
When you're hanging out with, oh what's-her-name
As if she's not the reason I'm going insane
I don't know why I
Fight for a place in your spotlight
I'm mad at myself 'cause I still try
But I'm not naive, she's always the lead, just hoping you'll see
That I'm right here
We could be perfect it's so clear
But I'm in her shadow when she's near
Guess I'm just destined to be
What if she can't play the part
It was meant for me right from the start
And I know the lines, know every word
Don't you think it's what I deserve
I don't know why I
Fight for a place in your spotlight
I'm mad at myself 'cause I still try
But I'm not naive, she's always the lead, and I'm just the understudy
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