Better Off
Honey Crush Lyrics
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You were only 15, walking down the street
I was 16 then, now I'm figuring out what's the truth
Still unsure, you walked out the door
Told Adam and Jen, there's nothing worth to mend
Well what's there to do but pretend it's cool and stay in bed til 4 or 5 pm
Where you'll see my frown and never ask me why I'm down
Yeah there will be days where I wish you were around here
I know, it'll get a little hard here
I know, it'll get a little hard here
I know, it'll get a little hard
Do you love me more when you drank too much
Cause you don't know who you're talking to?
There's 3 of the same numbers on the clock
But I told you that spiritual shits not true
Because it's you, you'll go and call me crazy
Forget I exist, like 5 years nothing to miss
When the supersonic meteorites about to hit
Will you think of this? Will you say what if?
I could drive with my eyes closed to your house
Where you'll see my frown and never ask me why I'm down
Yeah there will be days where I wish you were around here
I know, it'll get a little hard here
I know, it'll get a little hard here
I know, it'll get a little hard
Break it down over the fourth wall
Tell me three times that it's all my fault
They say second times a charm, so how many more?
I'd say first things first but who would it be for?
I could drive with my eyes closed to your house
Where you'll see my frown and never ask me why I'm down
Yeah there will be days where I wish you were around here
I know, it'll get a little hard here
I know, it'll get a little hard here
I know, it'll get a little hard
You're gonna move on
You're gonna move on
You're gonna move on
You're gonna move on
The lyrics of Honey Crush's song "Better Off" explore the complexities of a past relationship and the conflicting emotions that come with it. The first verse sets the scene of the past, questioning if it was all just a dream. The singer reflects on their younger selves, being 15 and 16 years old, and now trying to figure out what is true in the present.
The second verse delves into the aftermath of the relationship. The singer expresses uncertainty and confusion as their partner walked out the door, deciding there is nothing left to mend. They resort to pretending everything is fine, spending their days in bed until late afternoon. This highlights a sense of sadness and isolation they feel without their partner around.
The chorus expresses the longing for the partner's presence and the acknowledgment that it will be difficult without them. The singer mentions driving to their house with their emotions visible on their face, but the partner never asks why they are feeling down. This suggests a lack of understanding and communication in the relationship. Despite the hardship, the singer acknowledges that things will get tough but they will find a way to cope.
The third verse dives deeper into the complexities of the relationship. The singer questions if their partner loves them more when they are intoxicated, as they seem to struggle with their identity in those moments. They dismiss the idea of spiritual connections or signs, emphasizing that their love is based on their individual connection rather than external forces. The singer fears being labeled as crazy by their partner, who seems to have moved on from their past together. They contemplate if their partner will have any thoughts or regrets when faced with a life-altering event.
The bridge breaks the fourth wall, suggesting a direct address to the listener or perhaps a self-reflective moment. The singer questions who is to blame for the past mistakes and wonders if there is any hope for a second chance. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing oneself while grappling with the uncertainty of who that would be for.
The final repetition of the chorus conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer acknowledges that their partner will move on and encourages them to do so. It suggests a recognition of the inevitability of moving forward despite the complexity of their past relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
So was it just a dream?
Did everything we had together feel like it never happened?
You were only 15, walking down the street
We were both young and naive when we first met
I was 16 then, now I'm figuring out what's the truth
Now that I'm older, I'm trying to understand the reality of our relationship
Still unsure, you walked out the door
Despite my uncertainties, you chose to leave
Told Adam and Jen, there's nothing worth to mend
You confided in our friends that there was no hope for reconciliation
Well what's there to do but pretend it's cool and stay in bed til 4 or 5 pm
I had no choice but to put on a brave face and hide my pain by isolating myself in bed until the afternoon
I could drive with my eyes closed to your house
I know the way to your place so well, it's like second nature
Where you'll see my frown and never ask me why I'm down
Even though my sadness is evident, you never bother to ask what's bothering me
Yeah there will be days where I wish you were around here
I'll have moments where I long for your presence
I know, it'll get a little hard here
I'm aware that this journey without you will be difficult
Do you love me more when you drank too much
Is it only when you're intoxicated that you show affection towards me?
Cause you don't know who you're talking to?
Perhaps in your drunken state, you forget who I truly am
There's 3 of the same numbers on the clock
Seeing repetitive numbers on the clock doesn't hold any spiritual significance for me
But I told you that spiritual shits not true
I've explained to you before that I don't believe in such spiritual notions
Because it's you, you'll go and call me crazy
You have a tendency to label me as insane when things don't go your way
Forget I exist, like 5 years nothing to miss
You easily erase me from your memory, as if our five years together meant nothing
When the supersonic meteorites about to hit
Even in the face of impending disaster, will you ever reflect on our relationship?
Will you think of this? Will you say what if?
Will you ever consider the 'what ifs' and ponder the possibilities of our love?
Break it down over the fourth wall
Breaking the invisible barrier between reality and fiction
Tell me three times that it's all my fault
Blaming me repeatedly for everything that went wrong
They say second times a charm, so how many more?
They say the second chance is usually successful, but how many more chances do we need?
I'd say first things first but who would it be for?
We need to prioritize our issues, but for whose benefit would it be?
You're gonna move on
You're going to find someone new
You're gonna move on
You're going to let go of our past and find happiness
You're gonna move on
You're going to leave our memories behind and start a new chapter
You're gonna move on
You're going to continue with your life without me
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Nicholas Nieto
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