Better Off
Chaz Crawford Lyrics


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I know i've not been
The best excuse for what i'd call a friend
Yea your right to move along
I'll have to wait till someone proves me wrong
Let's take a few steps back
It's hard to say what i want
It's hard to be what i'm not already
So no you won't hurt me
I hope you find what you want
Cause maybe your better off without me
Off without me
Off without me
Off without me
Maybe your better off without me
Off without me
Off without me
Off without me
Back to flaking friends
Disappearing just to be different
I guess i found the grass ain't green it's grey
I'm done with giving up on what i'll say
Let's take a few steps back
It's hard to say what i want
It's hard to be what i'm not already
So no you won't hurt me
I hope you find what you want
Cause maybe your better off without me
Off without me
Off without me
Off without me
Maybe your better off without
Off without me




Off without me
Off without me

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Chaz Crawford reflects on his behavior as a friend and acknowledges that he hasn't been the best companion to the person he's addressing. He recognizes their right to move on from the friendship and acknowledges that he will have to wait until someone proves him wrong and shows him that he can be a better friend.


Crawford suggests taking a few steps back, which implies taking some time to reassess his own desires and intentions. He admits that it's difficult for him to express what he truly wants and to be the person he aspires to become. He places some responsibility on himself, acknowledging that the other person won't hurt him by leaving.


He expresses a genuine hope that the other person finds what they want and implies that they may be better off without him. The repetition of the phrase "off without me" emphasizes his belief in this, as if he is convincing himself as well. By repeating it, he acknowledges that perhaps he has been holding them back or hindering their happiness.


The lyrics also touch on his past behavior of flaking on his friends and disappearing to be different, suggesting a pattern of inconsistency. However, he has come to realize that the grass isn't always greener on the other side and he is done giving up on expressing himself truthfully. This shows growth and self-awareness on his part.


Overall, these lyrics convey Chaz Crawford's realization of his past mistakes as a friend and his understanding that the other person may be better off without him. He acknowledges his own difficulties in expressing himself and becoming the person he wants to be, but expresses a genuine hope for the other person's happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I know i've not been
I am aware that I have not been


The best excuse for what i'd call a friend
A mediocre explanation for what I would consider a friend


Yea your right to move along
Yes, you are correct in deciding to go on


I'll have to wait till someone proves me wrong
I will have to wait until someone demonstrates that I am mistaken


Let's take a few steps back
Let us regress and reconsider


It's hard to say what i want
Expressing my desires is challenging


It's hard to be what i'm not already
Transforming into something I am not yet is difficult


So no you won't hurt me
Therefore, you will not cause me any pain


I hope you find what you want
I desire for you to discover what you seek


Cause maybe your better off without me
Perhaps you are in a superior state without me


Off without me
Away from my presence


Back to flaking friends
Returning to unreliable companions


Disappearing just to be different
Vanishing solely to appear distinctive


I guess i found the grass ain't green it's grey
I suppose I discovered that things are not as ideal as they seemed


I'm done with giving up on what i'll say
I am finished with surrendering my thoughts and words


Let's take a few steps back
Let us regress and reconsider


It's hard to say what i want
Expressing my desires is challenging


It's hard to be what i'm not already
Transforming into something I am not yet is difficult


So no you won't hurt me
Therefore, you will not cause me any pain


I hope you find what you want
I desire for you to discover what you seek


Cause maybe your better off without me
Perhaps you are in a superior state without me


Off without me
Away from my presence




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Written by: Charles Crawford

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