Discover the story of the song > Nice Guys Finish Last – Horrorshow

The protagonist is recalling a night out with his friends where they were trying to meet new people. He was getting along well with a girl, but then his friends also started talking to her, and he felt like he lost his chance. He takes a cab home feeling disappointed. The next verse is from his friend's perspective, who is on the phone with his partner. She is complaining about her current partner and wishing she was with someone like him. He finds it funny, but also feels like he's at the back of the line without a chance. The song concludes by saying that if you're not a smooth talker looking for a fling, but instead a nice guy who treats women well, you should still be proud of yourself and not feel discouraged.