Better Off
Hayes Lyrics

Thought you said we'd be better off as friends
You previously claimed that we would have a better relationship as friends.

Now you callin, think I got me a new man
Now you are contacting me, assuming that I am in a relationship with someone else.

I know what you really want
I am aware of your true desires.

It aint me
But I am not the one who fulfills those desires.

Got all these niggas in my phone you hate to see
I have multiple potential suitors contacting me, which displeases you.

I got options, dont play with me
I have choices and I won't tolerate any manipulative behavior from you.

I know it hurt but baby you and me cant be
I understand that it may be painful, but we are not meant to be together.

You been made it clear
You have already expressed your stance on this.

We just gone be vibing
We will simply enjoy each other's company without any defined commitment.

We do what we do, aint no rules, aint putting no titles and now
We engage in actions without any restrictions or formal labels.

You dont wanna see me with nobody
You don't want to see me with anyone else.

Even though you dont really want me (yeah)
Even though you don't truly desire to be with me.

I wont let no nigga think he run me
I refuse to let any man believe that he has control over me.

Gave you what you wanted now you salty (yeah)
I granted your wishes, but now you are resentful.

Now you acting all surprised
You are now feigning surprise.

Sayin I'm full of lies
Accusing me of being deceitful.

Fuck is wrong with yall guys
What is the problem with you men?

Never know what yall want
You never seem to know what you desire.

But yall wanna have yalls fun
But you still want to enjoy yourselves.

Wanna be my only one
You wish to be my sole partner.

Boy you really sunt
Boy, you're truly mistaken.

I aint no lame bitch
I am not a foolish woman.

We speak the same language
We have a similar understanding.

From my understanding, we aint romantic
Based on my perception, we are not in a romantic relationship.

So this aint what you wanted?
So this is not what you desired?

Well that aint what you told me
Because that is not what you communicated to me.

You told me this aint that
You explicitly specified that this is not that.

Now look at you, you mad
Now observe your current state, you are angry.

Get out your feellings
Release your emotions and let go.

Better be careful what you wish for
You should be cautious about your desires.

Coulda been the only now theres plenty more (yeah)
You could have been the only one, but now there are many others.

Thought I'd stay true to you?
Did you believe that I would remain loyal to you?

While you stay out and do
While you go out and do your own thing.

What you wanna do
Whatever you desire.

Oh silly you
Oh, how foolish you are.

Thought you was runnin game
You thought you were playing emotional games.

You never was my bae
You were never my significant other.

Thought you would have your way
You believed you could have things your own way.

But baby let me say
But let me tell you

You cant be mad at me
You cannot be angry with me

Cuz im hip to the game
Because I am aware of the manipulation and tricks.

You say you wanna be friends
You claim that you desire a friendship.

But what you meant to say
However, what you actually meant to express

You gone do what you do
You will continue to act as you wish

Want me to stay loyal
Yet you want me to remain faithful to you.

Put no one else before you
And prioritize you above all others.

Thats what I'm not gone do (ooooh)
That is not something I intend to do.

(yeah) (better off as friends) (aint that what you said) (oooh)
(Yeah) (We are better off as friends) (That's what you claimed) (Oooh)