Better Off
7 Minutes in Heaven Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Got caught up in the unknown
Fell of the wagon, thoughts follow my actions
My conscience needs space to grow
You didn't even know I waited out the winter
Holding onto your fire that used to keep me warm
I know we're better, I know we're better off
So throw me into the waves, I don't wanna be saved
I know we're better, I know we're better off lost
My made up condition is blinding my vision
My remedy shadows me
The question I'm fighting is, am I worth finding?
I'm happy with lost at sea
Me, myself and I we fight the tide
Our hands are tied to a lifeline.
The first verse of the song has the singer admitting their faults and apologizing for their absence. They confess to losing their passion and falling off the wagon, which caused them to follow their thoughts into unknown territory. As a result of this, their conscience needs time to grow. The singer then reveals that during their absence, they waited for someone (possibly a lover) to reignite their passion and keep them warm during the winter. However, they don't mention if this person ever showed up.
In the second verse, the singer mentions a "made-up condition" that is blinding their vision, and their remedy is shadowing them. They then ask a rhetorical question about whether they are worth finding or not. However, they conclude by saying that they are content with being lost at sea because they are fighting against the tide with themselves. The last line suggests that they are holding onto a lifeline, which could indicate some hope for their future.
Overall, the lyrics of "Better Off" convey a sense of internal turmoil, as the singer struggles to find their passion and purpose. They are lost and trying to navigate through their struggles, but they are also accepting of the fact that they may never find the answers they seek. The final message seems to be that they are "better off lost" because that's where they feel most comfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
Pardon my absence I misplaced my passion
Sorry for going missing, I lost my drive
Got caught up in the unknown
Got entangled in unfamiliar territory
Fell of the wagon, thoughts follow my actions
Slipped from my path, my mind went along for the ride
My conscience needs space to grow
I need room for my inner voice to develop
You didn't even know I waited out the winter
You were unaware I waited through tough times
Holding onto your fire that used to keep me warm
Holding onto the passion I once found in you
I'm searching for an escape, got lost finding my way
Hunting for a way out, but got lost in the process
I know we're better, I know we're better off
Believing we're better without each other
So throw me into the waves, I don't wanna be saved
Letting go and embracing being lost at sea
My made up condition is blinding my vision
My self-imposed limitations are hindering me
My remedy shadows me
My solution is clouded by doubts
The question I'm fighting is, am I worth finding?
Questioning my own value and whether I'm worth searching for
I'm happy with lost at sea
Content with being adrift
Me, myself and I we fight the tide
Myself and my internal struggles are battling against the current
Our hands are tied to a lifeline.
Our fate is attached to a slim chance of rescue
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FOREST WHITEHEAD, MATT ROGERS, TERRY MCBRIDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Audrey Caron
you guys are so underrated. this deserves more views. <3
Jordan A
Beautiful! I’m so proud of you guys!
[Broken Beyond Repair]
Thank you for keeping great melodic Pop Punk alive! <3
Jesus
One of my fav songs of 2017.
Jaod LynX
Love the lyrics 😎🤙🏻
RadblasterRax
Fucking finally!!!! I heard this song on my rock radio station on Spotify and saved it to hear it later, never knew the band and all the sudden like a month ago I was looking and looking for the chorus of this song. GOT YA!!!!! much love for this Band! had this song in my mind for almost 2 months! such a relief now that I know!
Zil
This Band reminds me so much of as it is and i love both of them ♥
CyborgSlayz - Minecraft
ThankYou ForTheVenom when did they break up? and do any members still make music?
Zil
@CyborgSlayz - Minecraft im curious too
Barbara Dominguez
@Zil yes...."Bleak" on Spotify