Better Off
Abby Grimaldi Lyrics


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Better off, better off
Better off, better off
I could chase the moon or the stars in the sky
But I wouldn't ever arrive
I could take the lead
Be the queen of my life
But I know it won't satisfy
Try to justify it
But I can't deny it
Your ways are higher than mine
Better off than I'd ever be
Better off when You take the lead
Better off when You make the call
I'm better off, better off
Better off on the other side
Better off when I realize
I'm better off even when they say I'm not
I'm better off
You know the things that I can't understand
They're never out of Your hand
You turn what dies into things that will last
There's nothing better than that
Better off than I'd ever be
Better off when You take the lead
Better off when You make the call
I'm better off, better off
Better off on the other side
Better off when I realize
I'm better off even when they say I'm not
I'm better off
Better off, better off
Better off, better off
Better off, better off
Better off, better off
I realize it
Your ways are higher
Your ways are higher than mine
(I'm better off)
I won't deny it
Your ways are higher
Your ways are higher than mine
Better off than I'd ever be
Better off when You take the lead
Better off when You make the call
(I know that I'm better off)
Better off than I'd ever be
Better off when You take the lead
Better off when You make the call
I'm better off, better off
Better off on the other side
Better off when I realize
I'm better off even when they say I'm not
I'm better off
Better off, better off
Better off, better off




Better off, better off
Better off, (I'm) better off

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Abby Grimaldi's song "Better Off" convey a sense of surrender and acknowledgement that the person singing is much better off when they allow a higher power to take control.


In the first stanza, the singer reflects on their pursuits and ambitions. They express the desire to chase after grand achievements like reaching the moon or becoming a queen, but deep down, they know that these accomplishments will not provide true satisfaction. They try to justify their desires, but they cannot deny the fact that a higher power's ways are beyond their own understanding.


The chorus reinforces the idea that the person is better off when they relinquish control and let the higher power lead. They emphasize that being on the other side, away from their own desires and expectations, is when they are truly better off. Despite others' opinions or criticism, the person understands that they are better off when they align themselves with the higher power's will.


The second verse further emphasizes the person's trust in the higher power. They acknowledge that there are things in life that they cannot comprehend or control, but they find solace in knowing that these things are always within the higher power's hands. The higher power has the ability to transform what seems to be dying or lost into something that will endure and last, and the person recognizes that there is nothing better than that.


The final chorus repeats the affirmation that the person is better off when they surrender to the higher power. They finally realize and accept that the higher power's ways are higher and superior to their own. By admitting this, they acknowledge that they are better off when the higher power takes the lead and makes the decisions.


In summary, "Better Off" is a song that encourages surrendering one's own desires and ambitions to a higher power. It highlights the understanding that true fulfillment and contentment come when we trust in a power greater than ourselves. The lyrics also emphasize the idea that even when faced with negative opinions or criticism, being aligned with the higher power's will ultimately leads to a better outcome.


Line by Line Meaning

Better off, better off
I am in a better state or condition


I could chase the moon or the stars in the sky
I could pursue great ambitions or desires


But I wouldn't ever arrive
But I would never achieve complete satisfaction or contentment


I could take the lead
I could be in control or have control over my life


Be the queen of my life
Be the ruler or master of my own life


But I know it won't satisfy
But I know it won't bring true fulfillment or happiness


Try to justify it
Attempt to rationalize or explain it


But I can't deny it
But I cannot ignore or reject the truth


Your ways are higher than mine
Your plans, intentions, or actions are superior or superior in wisdom to mine


Better off than I'd ever be
I am in a better state or condition than I could ever achieve on my own


Better off when You take the lead
I am in a better state or condition when You are in control or guiding me


Better off when You make the call
I am in a better state or condition when You make the decisions or choices


I'm better off, better off
I am in a better state or condition


Better off on the other side
I am in a better state or condition in the future or in a different situation


Better off when I realize
I am in a better state or condition when I become aware or understand


I'm better off even when they say I'm not
I am in a better state or condition even when others may think otherwise


You know the things that I can't understand
You are aware of the things that I cannot comprehend or grasp


They're never out of Your hand
Those things are always under Your control or guidance


You turn what dies into things that will last
You transform or convert what perishes or ends into things that will endure


There's nothing better than that
There is nothing superior or more valuable than that


I won't deny it
I will not reject or refuse to acknowledge it


Your ways are higher
Your plans, intentions, or actions are superior or superior in wisdom


I'm better off, better off
I am in a better state or condition




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ABBY GRIMALDI, TOMMY ICELAND

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