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Better Now Lyrics
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A collection of the harm brought on and I still can't explain sensibly
And with everything that's happened
All the people that I have lost
I know how it feels to have your whole world burned to the ground
I've misplaced my motivation
My joints ache and I am young
And so we lie
Tell our families we're okay
And what's the worth of my life if I feel worthless either way
I get washed up in the shallows, this sea is too dark for me
And when my walls start tumbling down
You'll see my flaws entirely
And I've got plans to escape this world
But I don't think they're working
In the first verse of the lyrics, the singer seems to be struggling with inner turmoil and pain that they cannot easily make sense of or explain. The mention of restless calls and screaming suggests a sense of distress and inner chaos that is difficult to ignore. The line "A collection of the harm brought on and I still can't explain sensibly" possibly reflects on the accumulation of struggles and challenges that have impacted the singer but remain unresolved and confusing.
The following lines delve deeper into the singer's personal struggles and the losses they have experienced. The lyrics convey a profound sense of grief and devastation, suggesting that the singer has gone through significant challenges that have left them feeling lost and demotivated. The imagery of having one's whole world burned to the ground evokes a sense of profound loss and destruction, leaving the singer feeling disoriented and disconnected from their previous sense of purpose.
The chorus of the song reflects the emotional toll of the singer's experiences, highlighting the internal conflict and sense of worthlessness that they grapple with. The lyrics convey a sense of masking one's true feelings from loved ones by telling them that everything is okay, even when it's not. This facade of strength and normalcy contrasts with the internal struggle and feelings of worthlessness that the singer battles with, questioning the true value and purpose of their life amidst the emotional turmoil.
In the final verse, the singer expresses a desire to escape from the darkness and struggles that have consumed them. The metaphor of being washed up in the shallows and the darkness of the sea conveys a sense of being overwhelmed and lost in their struggles. The mention of walls tumbling down and flaws being exposed suggests a vulnerability and fear of being fully seen in their imperfections. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for a way out, yet a lingering doubt and uncertainty about the effectiveness of their plans to escape, leaving them trapped in their emotional turmoil and inner conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
Restless calls your name so uninvited in your ears and you scream
Unwelcome thoughts and worries plague your mind, causing you distress and frustration
A collection of the harm brought on and I still can't explain sensibly
The pain and suffering I've endured is overwhelming and I struggle to make sense of it
And with everything that's happened
Reflecting on all the hardships I've faced
All the people that I have lost
The loved ones I've had to say goodbye to
I know how it feels to have your whole world burned to the ground
I understand the devastation of watching everything I held dear crumble
I've misplaced my motivation
I've lost my drive and purpose
My joints ache and I am young
Despite my youth, I feel the physical toll of life's struggles
Everything your body handles comes with a cost
Every challenge and burden you face takes a toll on both your physical and mental well-being
And so we lie
We deceive others, pretending that we're doing fine
Tell our families we're okay
Assuring our loved ones that we're holding up, even when we're not
And what's the worth of my life if I feel worthless either way
Questioning the value of life when plagued by feelings of worthlessness and despair
I get washed up in the shallows, this sea is too dark for me
I feel overwhelmed and lost in the darkness of life's struggles
And when my walls start tumbling down
When I begin to face setbacks and challenges
You'll see my flaws entirely
My vulnerabilities and imperfections will become evident
And I've got plans to escape this world
I have aspirations to break free from my current circumstances
But I don't think they're working
However, I doubt that my plans will come to fruition
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Addison Nelson, Alexander Weymier, Lillian Cormack, Louis Lopez
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