Better Off
Henry Verus Lyrics
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Looking back at the two of us
I guess that you wanted more
Broken heart, need another one
I get why you walked out the door
I’ve been thinking ‘bout you living life on your own
Wonder if you ever think about me when you’re alone
I know I’m not perfect, but you’re perfect for me
But I know it could never work ‘cause to be honest
You look better off without me
And maybe that’s why you don’t pick up the phone
You look better off without me in the picture
Girl, I miss you but i know that you don’t
La da da da da da
La da da da da
La da da da da da da da
Girl I’m going mad just thinking ‘bout you smile without my hands
Wrapped around your waist just like they used to be
Girl, this all so new to me
Tell me why you never said part of the plan was losing me
(It was you and me)
We never talk and it’s killing me slowly
Girl, you were my lover and also my homie
I still think about you but I keep it lowkey
Guess you forgot all the promises you told me
But I guess it all just worked out for you in the end
Cause if I’m honest
You look better off (Better off) without me
And maybe that’s why you don’t pick up the phone (Pick up the phone)
You look better off without me in the picture
Girl, I miss you but I know that you don’t
In these lyrics, Henry Verus is reflecting on his past relationship with someone he was not able to keep happy. He admits that he was not good enough for them, and understands why they ultimately walked away. Despite this, he still thinks about them often and wonders if they ever think about him too. He acknowledges that they were perfect for each other, but due to their differences, it would have never worked out. He believes that his ex is better off without him, as evidenced by their lack of communication since the breakup.
The song captures a feeling that is all too relatable—the pain of losing someone who we believed was perfect for us. The lyrics speak to the desire to hold onto someone who has already let us go and the regret of not being able to make things work. The chorus, in particular, is a powerful reminder that sometimes, letting go is the best thing we can do for ourselves and for others we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back and I’m losing it
Reflecting on our past and feeling like a part of me is slipping away
I guess that you wanted more
I understand that what I was able to offer you wasn't enough
Know that I wasn’t good enough
I acknowledge my flaws and how they contributed to our downfall
Broken heart, need another one
My heartbreak is still raw and I'm searching for a way to heal
I get why you walked out the door
I understand why you felt the need to leave our relationship
I’ve been thinking ‘bout you living life on your own
I wonder how you're doing without me and if you're happy with your life now
Wonder if you ever think about me when you’re alone
I'm curious if you still ever think of me or if I've completely faded from your thoughts
I know I’m not perfect, but you’re perfect for me
I recognize that I have flaws, but I saw you as the perfect partner for me
But I know it could never work ‘cause to be honest
Despite my feelings for you, I understand that our relationship was ultimately not feasible
You look better off without me
I believe that you're better off without me in your life
And maybe that’s why you don’t pick up the phone
Perhaps that's why you don't answer when I call, because you don't want me back in your life
You look better off without me in the picture
I think you're better off without me in any form, even just in thought or memory
Girl, I miss you but i know that you don’t
I still have feelings for you, but I accept that you no longer feel the same way
Girl I’m going mad just thinking ‘bout you smile without my hands
I'm struggling to come to terms with the idea of you being able to be happy without me in your life
Wrapped around your waist just like they used to be
Reminiscing about the physical intimacy we shared
Girl, this all so new to me
I'm struggling to navigate this heartbreak and being without you is a new experience for me
Tell me why you never said part of the plan was losing me
I'm questioning why you didn't give me any indication that our relationship was going to end
We never talk and it’s killing me slowly
The lack of communication between us is slowly eating away at me
Girl, you were my lover and also my homie
You were not only my romantic partner, but my friend too
I still think about you but I keep it lowkey
Despite trying to move on, I still think of you, but I keep those thoughts to myself
Guess you forgot all the promises you told me
I feel like you broke the promises you made to me and that's contributed to our breakup
But I guess it all just worked out for you in the end
I feel like you came out better off in the end after our breakup
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DINAVON BYTHWOOD, ALEX FRANCIS, ALONZO STEVENSON
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