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Better Things
aespa Lyrics


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Oh, oh-oh
Got better things to do with my time
Better things to do with my time
Do with my time than you
Oh, oh-oh
Got better things to do with my time
Better things to do with my time
Do with my time

Oh, better things to do with my time
Better things to do with my time
Do with my time

I'm sorry that it hurts you
No, I'm sorry, I ain't sorry
aespa, big girls making money
aespa, you're our number one fan now
You can only see me at our sold out shows (sold out show)
Will I ever go back? (No)
Will I ever trip up? (No)
Will I ever pull up on him? (No)
Watch and see 'bout to throw another rhythm on him
Rhythm on him, rhythm on him
Rhythm on him, rhythm on him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to aespa's song "Better Things" convey a message of self-confidence and independence. The singer asserts that they have better things to do with their time than to invest it in someone who let them down in the past. Although there were doubts about their feelings and trust towards this person, they now realize that their energy is too valuable to waste on them.


The lyrics also highlight the singer's growth and empowerment. They acknowledge that the person now wants to know them and be a part of their life, but it is too late. The singer has moved on and left them behind. The repetition of the phrase "I got better things to do with my time" emphasizes their refusal to be caught up in a past relationship that no longer serves them.


This song serves as a reminder to prioritize self-worth and focus on personal development rather than dwelling on past disappointments. It encourages listeners to value their time and energy, recognizing that there are more fulfilling things to pursue.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh-oh
Expressing a sense of realization and determination.


Got better things to do with my time
I have more important and fulfilling activities to engage in.


Better things to do with my time
More valuable and meaningful ways to spend my time.


Do with my time than you
Not worth investing my time and energy in you.


I wasn't ever sure that I loved you
Doubts about my feelings towards you.


But I was always sure you would let me down
Confident in your ability to disappoint me.


Wasn't ever sure if I trust you
Lack of trust in you.


But I'm so goddamn sure my energy's just too precious to waste
My energy is valuable and should not be wasted on you.


So now you, now you wanna
Now you suddenly want...


Know me, wanna know me
Desire to understand and get to know me.


Wanna know all about me, wanna know about me
Curiosity about every aspect of my life.


But he can't have me 'cause I left him alone
I distanced myself from him, so he can't possess or have me.


You know you wanna know me, wanna know me
It's evident that you want to know me.


Wanna know all about me, wanna know about me
Desire to discover everything about me.


But he can't have me 'cause I'm gone, no-no-no
I am no longer available or interested in being with him.


That I, I got better things to do with my time
I prioritize other meaningful activities over spending time with him.


Oh-oh, I got better things to do with my time
I have more important things to focus on.


Do with my time (break it down)
Engaging in productive endeavors instead of wasting my time.


Wasn't ever sure if I loved you
Uncertainty regarding my feelings for you.


But I was always sure you woulda loved me back
Confident that you would have reciprocated my love.


You had me right, right, right at my weakest, yeah
Took advantage of me during my moments of vulnerability.


Now you're hurting, I can see you're mad
Witnessing your pain and frustration now.


'Cause you're never gonna get that back
You will never regain what you've lost.


Now I know you wanna
Now I am aware that you desire...


I'm sorry that it hurts you
Expressing remorse for causing you pain.


No, I'm sorry, I ain't sorry
Actually, I am not sorry.


aespa, big girls making money
aespa, confident and successful women.


aespa, you're our number one fan now
You are now our biggest supporter.


You can only see me at our sold out shows (sold out show)
You can only witness my performances at fully booked events.


Will I ever go back? (No)
I will not return to the past.


Will I ever trip up? (No)
I will not make any mistakes.


Will I ever pull up on him? (No)
I will not confront or approach him.


Watch and see 'bout to throw another rhythm on him
Just wait and observe as I impress and surprise him.


I, I got better things to do with my time
There are more important and fulfilling activities for me to engage in.


I'm sorry that it hurts you
Apologizing for causing you pain.


aespa, big girls making money
aespa, successful and independent women.


aespa, you're our number one fan now
You are now our most dedicated supporter.


You can only see me at our sold out shows (sold out show)
You can only witness my performances at fully booked events.


Will I ever go back? (No)
I will not return to the past.


Will I ever trip up? (No)
I will not make any mistakes.


Will I ever pull up on him? (No)
I will not confront or approach him.


Watch and see 'bout to throw another rhythm on him
Just wait and observe as I impress and surprise him.


Rhythm on him, rhythm on him
Delivering a fresh and enticing performance.


Rhythm on him, rhythm on him
Continuing to captivate and excite him.




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leroy James Clampitt, Rachel Agatha Keen

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Comments from YouTube:

@22dreams36

SM finally let them harmonize. they're waay too talented to not harmonize

@mesmxrizes

I'm glad SM let them harmonize, but i feel this kinda song really suit well with some harmonize part

@sims2lovealot

What do you mean? They literally always harmonise in their b-sides!

@22dreams36

@@sims2lovealot in TTs i mean

@sims2lovealot

@@22dreams36 They do in most of their title songs too: Black Mamba, Forever, Savage, Dreams Come True, Girls.

@leicanelight

@@sims2lovealotbut itโ€™s not as clear and beautiful as it is in this song.

@StreamHypeBoyByNewJeans

Not a fan of aespa but was pleasantly surprised with how GOOD this song is. 10/10

@Plybrule19

Stan aespa โค๏ธ

@DaNiRx227

you should listen to their b-sides it's really good

@Chrono_topher

Some aespa B-Side recommendations:

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ยท ICONIC
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