Better Off
Gavin Haley Lyrics

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She's hooked on drugs
She don't don't need my love
Is it time to let it go? Oh let me know just how to send it off

All I need is somebody to tell me I'm dreaming I don't need nobody else
All I need is somebody to tell me I'm okay
But I know

I'm leaving on my own
Speeding down the coast at night
Thinking to myself
Have I reached the borderline
Bound to be the end of us I know
Better off I know
I'm leaving on my own

She's hooked on drugs
And damn I've had enough
Ohhh
Now it's time to let it go
Cause you let me down got high
then played it off

All I need is somebody to tell me I'm dreaming I don't need nobody else
All I need is somebody to tell me I'm okay
But I know

I'm leaving on my own
Speeding down the coast at night
Thinking to myself
Have I reached the borderline
Bound to be the end of us I know
Better off I know
I'm leaving on my own
I'm leaving on my own

I'm leaving on my own
Speeding down the coast at night
Thinking to myself
Have I reached the borderline
Bound to be the end of us I know
Better off I know
I'm leaving on my own

Damn I'm leaving on my own
Yeah that's it

Overall Meaning

The song "Better Off" by Gavin Haley is about a toxic relationship that the singer is struggling to let go of. The opening lines of the song reveal that the person he is referring to has a drug addiction and that he feels like he cannot help her. Despite this, he is unsure whether he should leave her ("Is it time to let it go? Oh let me know just how to send it off"). Throughout the song, he is searching for someone to reassure him that he is doing the right thing, but ultimately he knows that he needs to leave the relationship behind and move on.

The chorus emphasizes this, with the singer repeating "All I need is somebody to tell me I'm okay, But I know" suggesting that he already knows what he needs to do, but wants reassurance. The song builds to a climax with the repeated chorus and the singer driving away from the situation, leaving on his own. The closing line of the song, "Damn I'm leaving on my own, Yeah that's it" reinforces the decision he has made and the sense of finality to the situation.

Overall, "Better Off" explores the theme of letting go of toxic relationships and recognizing when it is time to move on. The lyrics are honest and raw, and the melody of the song matches the emotions being conveyed. Haley's vocal performance is powerful and emotive, making for a memorable and thought-provoking song.

Line by Line Meaning

She's hooked on drugs
The girl he's with is struggling with drug addiction

She don't don't need my love
Her addiction has consumed her to the point where she doesn't value their relationship anymore

Is it time to let it go? Oh let me know just how to send it off
He's uncertain whether it's time to end the relationship and needs guidance on how to do it

All I need is somebody to tell me I'm dreaming I don't need nobody else
He's questioning whether what he's experiencing is real or just a dream and wants someone to assure him that everything will be alright

All I need is somebody to tell me I'm okay
He's seeking reassurance that he's making the right decision by leaving the relationship

But I know
Despite his doubts, he's confident that he needs to leave the relationship in order to focus on his own well-being

I'm leaving on my own
He's decided to end the relationship and move on by himself

Speeding down the coast at night
He's physically leaving the relationship and driving away at night

Thinking to myself
He's introspective and reflecting on his decision to leave

Have I reached the borderline
He's questioning whether he's reached the point of no return in the relationship

Bound to be the end of us I know
He's certain that the relationship is over and there's no going back

Better off I know
He's acknowledging that leaving the relationship is the right decision for him and his well-being

Damn I'm leaving on my own
He's expressing frustration and maybe even some sadness about having to leave the relationship by himself

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: ARAM MAXIIMUS VEHUNI, GAVIN THOMAS HALEY, JONATHAN L. WIENNER, MAURICE DEVON POWELL, SAM HOMAEE

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