Better Off
Janelle Loes Lyrics
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Rushes right back to my eyes
I remember how I nearly
Lost my mind
At the start it all seemed perfect
Too good to be true
I guessed
In the end it all turned out to be a total mess
But I don't want to go back now
I don't want to go back now
Cause I'm finding that distance is better
Resistance is better
I'm better off
Somewhere else
Somewhere else
It was always so appealing
To stick it out here till the end
Everyone would rather life be easy
To some extent
But I never really belonged here
You wanted me to leave all along
Even the little things about me
Were all wrong
I was all wrong
But I don't want to go back now
I don't want to go back now
Cause I'm finding that distance is better
Resistance is better
I'm better off
Somewhere else
Somewhere else
Somewhere else
Somewhere else
And I don't mean to sit here complaining
I don't want to pick a fight
But I don't see a use in remaining
When something clearly isn't right
But I don't want to go back now
I don't want to go back now
Cause I'm finding that distance is better
Resistance is better
I'm better off
Somewhere else
Somewhere else
Somewhere else
Somewhere else
The above lyrics are from Janelle Loes's song "Better Off" which reflects on a past relationship that turned out to be a complete disaster. The song starts with the singer reflecting back on the relationship and how perfect it seemed at first but turned out to be a total mess. She remembers almost losing her mind and realizing that the relationship was too good to be true. However, the singer has moved on and found that distance and resistance from going back to the past is better for her. She realizes that she is better off somewhere else.
The song reflects on the theme of independence and the importance of realizing when it's time to move on. The singer acknowledges that life isn't always easy and some people would rather stick it out until the end. However, the singer didn't feel like she belonged in the relationship and recognizes that the person she was with wanted her to leave all along. She acknowledges that even the little things about her were all wrong and wasn't right for the person. Hence, the singer has found her independence and has moved on from the past relationship.
Overall, the song emphasizes the theme of independence, growth, and moving on. The singer has found that staying away from the past has made her a better person, and she is better off somewhere else.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember it all clearly
The memories of what was once perfect but turned to a total mess still haunt me.
Rushes right back to my eyes
The memories are still vivid and fresh in my mind.
I remember how I nearly
I remember how close I was to losing my mind.
Lost my mind
Feeling overwhelmed and out of control.
At the start it all seemed perfect
The situation appeared faultless and too good to be true initially.
Too good to be true
The situation appeared perfect beyond belief and hence possibly not real.
I guessed
I sensed or speculated that something was not right.
In the end it all turned out to be a total mess
Eventually, it all became disastrous and unmanageable.
A total mess
A state of chaos and confusion.
But I don't want to go back now
I have no desire to return to that situation.
Cause I'm finding that distance is better
Staying away from the situation is proving to be beneficial.
Resistance is better
Pushing back against the situation is better for me.
I'm better off
I am in a better state now than before.
Somewhere else
Being in a different place, both mentally and physically, is better.
It was always so appealing
Sticking it out to the end seemed nice but unrealistic.
To stick it out here till the end
To persist and settle for less seemed attractive, but unproductive.
Everyone would rather life be easy
People generally want a life without complexity and drama.
To some extent
To a certain degree or level.
But I never really belonged here
The situation was never mine to have or handle.
You wanted me to leave all along
The other party wanted me to exit from the beginning.
Even the little things about me
Even minor aspects of my personality or behavior were not acceptable.
Were all wrong
Everything I did or said seemed incorrect or inappropriate.
And I don't mean to sit here complaining
I do not intend to whine or complain unnecessarily.
I don't want to pick a fight
I have no interest in starting a conflict.
But I don't see a use in remaining
There is no purpose in staying in the situation.
When something clearly isn't right
The situation is undoubtedly wrong, and something needs to change.
Somewhere else
Being in a different place, both mentally and physically, is better.
Somewhere else
Being in a different place, both mentally and physically, is better.
Somewhere else
Being in a different place, both mentally and physically, is better.
Somewhere else
Being in a different place, both mentally and physically, is better.
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.