Better Off
Ceramic Animal Lyrics

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Another day [?], dressed in [?]
Making me feel
I just want her to know that everywhere she goes
It's something real

And I know that I'm
Just treading on the line
And I know, from time to time I'll get it right

And I see that she's the one [?]

What can I do?
I'm better, better off with you
What can I do?
I'm better, better off
My heart, entangled in your eyes
But at least for just a moment
My thought, catch my by surprise
Oh, maybe it's a [?]

And I know that I'm
Just treading on the line
And I know, from time to time I'll get it right
And I see that she's the one [?]

What can I do?
I'm better, better off with you
What can I do?
I'm better, better off with you

What can I do?
I'm better, better off with you

What can I do?
I'm better, better off with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ceramic Animal's song Better Off explore the emotions of a person caught between two paths in a relationship. The singer seems to be expressing his conflicted feelings for someone else, but ultimately decides that he is better off with the person he is currently with. The opening lines imply that the singer is watching someone leave, and he wants her to know that she has a real effect on him. Despite this, the singer is aware of the thin line he is walking and acknowledges that he doesn't always get it right.

The chorus repeats the phrase "What can I do? I'm better, better off with you," emphasizing the singer's loyalty and commitment to the person he is currently with. The second verse continues to describe the singer's thoughts and feelings, including a vague line about his heart being entangled in her eyes. He admits that her presence catches him off guard and suggests that he may not have everything figured out. This vulnerability is a contrast to the certainty expressed in the chorus.

Overall, the lyrics of Better Off convey a sense of internal conflict and self-doubt, but also a deep commitment to the singer's current relationship. The song's simple instrumentation and repetitive structure add to the feeling of uncertainty and reflect the singer's attempts to find clarity.

Line by Line Meaning

Another day [?], dressed in [?]
Everyday she looks beautiful in her clothes

Making me feel
She makes me feel happy

I just want her to know that everywhere she goes / It's something real
Everywhere she goes, she is genuine and true to herself

And I know that I'm / Just treading on the line / And I know, from time to time I'll get it right / And I see that she's the one [?]
I'm trying to walk a fine line in this relationship, but I know I'll figure it out because she's the one for me

What can I do? / I'm better, better off with you
I know I'm better off with her and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it work

My heart, entangled in your eyes / But at least for just a moment / My thought, catch my by surprise / Oh, maybe it's a [?]
I get lost in her eyes and sometimes my thoughts surprise me; maybe it's love

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