Better off Insane
Big D And The Kids Table Lyrics


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Maybe instead of flowers she paints me a wallace with a bloody nose?
Maybe she′s sports have sleeves instead of wearing contemporary clothes?
'Cause she knows how our life will go
And just like I she wants to reach real high instead of bound so damn low

Teacher said she was unfocused
That she never finished what she starts
But maybe instead of a nine to five
She likes to stick to the fuckin′ arts
Maybe she's not the old model
And maybe she ain't like you
But she′s the new American son of a bitch
And chill just have to do

′Cause we're better off insane
Than become what they′re making you and me
So we're better off insane
Than become what they′re making you and me
Yeah!

Maybe instead a self help books I'll stick to be in self-taught
Maybe I′ll take the doors out of step than messing with all the locks
Because I know how my life should go
And I know why I would rather reach and die instead of always bound damn low

Maybe I'll buy Fox News Live
Maybe I'm going to hell
Oh, if that′s the case so make my best straight face
Find observative and yell, Oi!

I′m better off insane
Than become what they're making you and me
We′re better off insane
Than become what they're making you and me
Yeah!

Maybe instead of flowers she paints me a wallace with a bloody nose?
But all the best tier in Boston live in these Lower Allston ghettos

′Cause we're better off insane
Than become what they′re making you and me
We're better off insane




Than become what they're making you and me
Than become what they′re making you and me

Overall Meaning

The song "Better off Insane" by Big D and The Kids Table is an anthem about being true to yourself and not conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics suggest that it's better to be seen as crazy rather than become what society wants you to be. The first verse talks about a woman who would rather paint a Wallace with a bloody nose than give flowers, suggesting that she's not conforming to traditional gender roles. The second verse talks about someone who would rather be self-taught rather than read self-help books and take the doors off of their hinges rather than use locks, signifying a rejection of societal norms.


The chorus repeats that it's better to be insane than become what society wants us to be. The bridge talks about how people might consider the singer to be going to hell because of their non-conformity, but the singer is still determined to be true to themselves.


Overall, the song is a call to embrace one's inner madness instead of trying to live up to societal expectations. It suggests that being different and embracing one's unique qualities is worth the risk of being considered crazy.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe instead of flowers she paints me a wallace with a bloody nose?
Perhaps instead of a traditional affectionate gesture, she expresses her love in a way that is unconventional and potentially violent.


Maybe she's sports have sleeves instead of wearing contemporary clothes?
Maybe she prefers a more old-fashioned or alternative style, as opposed to conforming to current fashion trends.


'Cause she knows how our life will go And just like I she wants to reach real high instead of bound so damn low
She is aware of the expected trajectory of their lives, but wants to strive for more and not settle for mediocrity.


Teacher said she was unfocused That she never finished what she starts But maybe instead of a nine to five She likes to stick to the fuckin’ arts Maybe she's not the old model And maybe she ain't like you But she's the new American son of a bitch And chill just have to do
She may not fit the mold of a typical successful person according to traditional standards, but she embraces her individuality and finds fulfillment in pursuing a creative path instead of a traditional career.


’Cause we're better off insane Than become what they’re making you and me So we're better off insane Than become what they’re making you and me Yeah!
Rather than conforming to societal norms and expectations, it's better to embrace one's individuality and possibly be considered 'insane' by society.


Maybe instead a self help books I'll stick to be in self-taught Maybe I'll take the doors out of step than messing with all the locks Because I know how my life should go And I know why I would rather reach and die instead of always bound damn low
Rather than relying on self-help books, it's better to learn and grow through individual experience. Sometimes it's better to take unconventional routes and make bold choices in order to achieve one's goals.


Maybe I'll buy Fox News Live Maybe I'm going to hell Oh, if that’s the case so make my best straight face Find observative and yell, Oi!
Perhaps he will engage with media that goes against his own beliefs, as long as it provides him with truth and knowledge. Even if his choices lead to negative consequences, he will stand by them unapologetically.


Maybe instead of flowers she paints me a wallace with a bloody nose? But all the best tier in Boston live in these Lower Allston ghettos
Even though they may live in an area known for being disadvantaged, they value authenticity more than superficial displays of affection or societal status.




Writer(s): David Mcwane, Derek Davis, Ryan Connor, Alex Stern

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