Better Off
Jeff Zacharski & Olivia Rudeen Lyrics
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know that I'm lost
I Had to start all over
did it cost my life to live
So I gave all I had to
to move on
Something forward on without you
And some days I think I need to spin out
I suppress all this mess that I'm used to
Do you think that I'm better off without you?
Am I better off without you?
Tell me when's the right time
Trying to express my feelings
Live for this movie cast in real time
Promise to give
what I missed on the first round
Fill the void in the emptiness that I've found
Sometimes I just wanna reach out
But I keep it to myself cuz it's my doubt
Do you think that I'm better off without you?
Am I better off without you?
Baby I'm not the one
maybe I never was
I'd be lying if I didn't say
That I still dream about
Having you around
But you're better off without me
I'm calling to your window, waiting for your silhouette
To pass the amber light so let's go
Stoke the flame so hot that it turns blue
And rekindle everything we have been through
So I've lined this up for my last shot
Time to give you everything that I've got
All I'm asking is a chance to prove
That I know I'm not better off without you
I'm not better off without you
Baby I'm not the one
maybe I never was
I'd be lying if I didn't say
That I still dream about
Having you around
But you're better off
Finding your own way
Though it might seem strange to be on your own
You're on your own time
But I'll keep you in my mind
So you're never alone
You're never alone
Baby I'm not the one
maybe I never was
I'd be lying if I didn't say
That I still dream about
Having you around
But you're better off without me
Oh you're better off without me
The song "Better Off" by Jeff Zacharski & Olivia Rudeen is a ballad about a person who has just gone through a break-up and is trying to figure out whether they are better off without their former partner. The lyrics convey the message that the person is lost and has been trying to rebuild their life from scratch, and they are not sure if they are doing it right. They have been going through some tough moments, but they are trying to suppress their emotions and doubts. They often question themselves about whether they need to move on or keep on holding on to their past.
The chorus focuses on the crux of the song, where the person asks their former partner if they think they are better off without them. The person has been feeling conflicted and wondering if they made the right decision by letting go of their past. They have been trying to find the right time to express their feelings to their ex but have not been able to. In the end, the person realizes that their former partner is better off without them, and they want to move on and start a new journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey love it's been a long time,
It has been a long time since we last spoke
know that I'm lost
I am lost in life
I Had to start all over
I had to start from scratch
did it cost my life to live
It was difficult to survive
So I gave all I had to
I put in all my effort to
to move on
Start a new life
Something forward on without you
I had to move forward without you
And some days I think I need to spin out
Some days I feel like losing control for a while
Leave this world for a moment just to reground
Take a break from reality to recenter myself
I suppress all this mess that I'm used to
I hide all the problems that I'm familiar with
Do you think that I'm better off without you?
Do you think I am better without you in my life?
Am I better off without you?
Is my life better without you?
Tell me when's the right time
Can you tell me when it's the right time?
Trying to express my feelings
I am attempting to communicate my emotions
Live for this movie cast in real time
My life feels like a movie unfolding in real-time
Promise to give
I promise to provide
what I missed on the first round
What I failed to accomplish before
Fill the void in the emptiness that I've found
I want to fill the emptiness I feel inside
Sometimes I just wanna reach out
Sometimes I feel like reaching out
But I keep it to myself cuz it's my doubt
I don't express my doubts to others
Baby I'm not the one
I am not the person for you
maybe I never was
Perhaps I never was the right person for you
I'd be lying if I didn't say
I would not be telling the truth if I didn't say
That I still dream about
I still think about
Having you around
Being near you
But you're better off without me
You will be happier without me
I'm calling to your window, waiting for your silhouette
I am outside your window waiting for you to be there
To pass the amber light so let's go
Let's leave together when the light turns amber
Stoke the flame so hot that it turns blue
Let's ignite our passion so strongly that it turns into something new
And rekindle everything we have been through
Let's reignite the love we had before
So I've lined this up for my last shot
I am pursuing this one last time
Time to give you everything that I've got
I am going to give you everything I have
All I'm asking is a chance to prove
I just want the opportunity to show you
That I know I'm not better off without you
I know that I am not better without you in my life
Finding your own way
You are discovering your own path
Though it might seem strange to be on your own
Even though it may feel strange to be alone
You're on your own time
You have your own schedule
But I'll keep you in my mind
But I will always remember you
So you're never alone
So you don't feel lonely
Oh you're better off without me
You will be happier without me
Contributed by Grayson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeffrey Zacharski
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a n g i e
I'm not even exaggerating.. I've played this song at least 7 times so far.. Thank you Jane by Design <3 LOVE the song! <3
Olivia Rudeen Music
That is frickin awesome :) you rock!!!
Thea Lunde
Love it!
Maria Luisa Andreev
i'm sooo crying this song is amazing
Farz
Looooooooove it, thanks
Rob Schieber
Awesomeness!!!
Bananakid1410
i love this.
sarah cullen
jane by design has the best songs ever like if you agree
Katherine
Heard this on Jane by Design! :)