better off
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Lyrics
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Not like it used to
And I'm okay with that
But not if I lose you
I can feel it in my bones
Sinkin' deeper in the overflow
Can you feel it in your soul?
If I'm honest, maybe we're better off alone
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off alone
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off
Maybe we're better off alone
Maybe we're better off
I won't turn my back
Now that you want to
And if there's nothin' left
Why does it haunt you?
I can feel it take control
Falling further in the undertow
Can you feel it in your soul?
If I'm honest, maybe we're better off alone
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off alone
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off
Maybe we're better off alone
Maybe we're better off
I can feel it in my bones
Running circles 'cause you're all I know
And I feel it in my soul
If I'm honest
Jeremy Zucker's "better off" is a song about coming to terms with the end of a relationship. The first verse acknowledges that the relationship is ending, but the singer is willing to accept the change as long as they don't lose the one they love. However, it's clear that they sense the relationship is over, and the chorus starts with "If I'm honest, maybe we're better off alone," suggesting that it may be time to move on.
The second verse is more self-reflective, with the singer questioning why they're still holding on to something that may not be there anymore. They acknowledge that they don't want to turn their back on the relationship, but wonder if there's anything left to hold on to. The chorus repeats, with the added line "I won't turn my back now that you want to." This line is a reminder that it's important to be there for someone even if they don't want the relationship to continue.
The bridge is a moment of vulnerability, with the singer admitting that they're lost without their partner. There's uncertainty and fear about what comes next, but there's also a willingness to accept the change if it means everyone will be better off in the long run.
Overall, "better off" is a melancholy but introspective take on the end of a relationship. It's clear that the singer is struggling with the idea of letting go, but understands that it may be for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
We know that this won't last
We are aware that our relationship has an expiry date.
Not like it used to
Our relationship has changed from what it was before.
And I'm okay with that
I am alright with the fact that our relationship has changed.
But not if I lose you
I still value our relationship and don't want to lose you.
I can feel it in my bones
I have a gut feeling.
Sinking deeper in the overflow
My emotions are overwhelming and consuming me.
Can you feel it in your soul?
Do you relate to what I'm feeling?
If I'm honest, maybe we're better off alone (Better off, better off alone) Maybe we're better off alone (Better off, better off alone) Maybe we're better off Maybe we're better off alone Maybe we're better off
Perhaps we would be better apart than together.
I won't turn my back
I will not give up on our relationship.
Now that you want to
Just because you want to end things, it doesn't mean I will let go.
And if there's nothing left
If our relationship has really come to an end,
Why does it haunt you?
Why are you still being affected by our ended relationship?
I can feel it take control
I am being overwhelmed by emotions that I can't control.
Falling further in the undertow
I am being dragged deeper into my emotions.
Can you feel it in your soul?
Can you relate to what I'm going through?
I can feel it in my bones Runing circles 'Cause you're all I know
My emotions are causing me to be in a state of confusion and since you're all I know, I feel lost.
And I feel it in my soul
My emotions are affecting me deeply.
If I'm honest
To be truthful.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Chelsea Emily Cutler, Daniel James Rakow, Jeremy Scott Zucker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Jeremy Zucker:]
We know that this won't last
Not like it used to
And I'm okay with that
But not if I lose you
I can feel it in my bones
Sinking deeper in the overflow
Can you feel it in your soul?
If I'm honest, maybe we're better off alone
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off alone
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off
Maybe we're better off alone
Maybe we're better off
[Chelsea Cutler:]
I won't turn my back
Now that you want to
And if there's nothing left
Why does it haunt you?
I can feel it take control
Falling further in the undertow
Can you feel it in your soul?
If I'm honest, maybe we're better off alone
[Jeremy Zucker:]
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off alone
(Better off, better off alone)
Maybe we're better off
Maybe we're better off alone
Maybe we're better off
[Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler:]
I can feel it in my bones
Running circles
'Cause you're all I know
And I feel it in my soul
If I'm honest
@indie
What a duo! 😍
@maeva9008
agreed <3
@guilhermel.pereira215
Just like EDEN and Leah Kelly. <3
@sudsrobbie882
Ikr
@giannapoirier3799
Left out. Don't know why. Why was/is all that hidden?
@mortal149
for sure
@maryamchristofides8551
jeremy: breathes
me:omg this is beautiful
@pobalfernandez2032
accurate!
@1999sumit
+1
@ArqueirinhoGamerBr
So True XD