Better Off
Joey Contreras Lyrics
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you're the only one I can write a song about
The only ink in my pen, the only taste in my mouth
And every night unlocks a memory
How you deceived me
But I'm alone again and I need something to do
So I write another song about not ending up with you
I've been waiting for a love to turn this all around
Take this broken record that I'm on, and make it a new sound
But whenever I go forward, I then
Get a reminder that if, you were to take a chance, I'd be there free and blue
Still the waiting doesn't matter, I'm not
Ending up with you
Ending where?
With someone who never cared about me
Like some others do
I'm better off not ending up with you
Ending why?
Wasn't I the best you tried?
It seems your reputation's true
I'm better off not ending up with you
Lately,
You're the only one that gets a rise out of me
The waves come crashing, and I lose stability
And all over I can feel it and the,
Space doesn't heal it
I'm on the edge praying for something new
With you,
Ending where?
With someone who never cared about me
Like some others do
I'm better off not ending up with you
Ending why?
Wasn't I the best you tried?
It seems your reputation's true
I'm better off not ending up with you
I was stubborn. You were careless
Let me leave with no goodbye
We did something we both wanted
But our actions don't lie
I was hurting. You saw nothing.
And we didn't say a word
I keep looking back; Keep pushing thru
Oh, I'm better off without you
I'm better off not ending up with you
Ending why?
Wasn't I the best you tried?
It seems your reputation's true
I'm better off not ending up with you
I'm better off, better off baby
I'm better off, better off oh yeah
I'm better off, oh
I'm better off not ending up with you
Better off, better off baby
I'm better off, better off oh year
I'm better off, better off
Oh!
In "Better Off" by Joey Contreras, the lyrics explore the emotions and experiences of a person who has been deceived and hurt in a relationship. The singer explains that the only inspiration they currently have is talking about this person in their songs. They are reminded of the deception every night and express their longing for something new to distract them from the pain and disappointment caused by the relationship.
The second paragraph reveals the singer's desire for a transformative love that can change their circumstances. They want someone to come into their life and help them break away from their past, represented metaphorically as a broken record. However, they are constantly reminded that if this person were to give them a chance, they would still be left feeling empty and unfulfilled. It becomes clear that the singer understands staying in this relationship would not be in their best interest.
The third paragraph depicts the singer acknowledging the emotional turmoil that this person brings into their life. The waves crashing symbolize the unpredictable and unstable nature of the relationship, leaving the singer feeling unsettled. Despite the pain, they continue to hold on to hope for something new and better, praying for a change. It becomes evident that their emotional investment in this person is draining and unhealthy.
In the final paragraph, the singer reflects on the past, admitting their own stubbornness and the other person's carelessness. They mention that they both engaged in a physical relationship out of mutual desire, but their actions were not accompanied by genuine care or concern for each other. The singer experienced pain while their partner remained blind to their suffering. With a sense of determination, the singer states that they are better off without this person, looking forward to a life where they can move on and grow without the weight of this toxic relationship. The repetition of "I'm better off" in the chorus emphasizes their newfound understanding and confidence in their decision to not end up with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, you're the only one I can write a song about
Recently, you've become the sole inspiration for my music
The only ink in my pen, the only taste in my mouth
You're all that occupies my thoughts and fuels my creativity
And every night unlocks a memory
Each evening brings forth memories of our past
How you deceived me
I reflect on the way you betrayed and misled me
But I'm alone again and I need something to do
Now that I'm single, I must find ways to occupy my time and mind
So I write another song about not ending up with you
Therefore, I compose yet another song about not being together with you
Lately, I've been waiting for a love to turn this all around
Recently, I've been patiently hoping for a love that can change my situation
Take this broken record that I'm on, and make it a new sound
Transform the repetitive cycle I'm stuck in into something fresh and different
But whenever I go forward, I then
However, whenever I make progress, it seems that
Get a reminder that if, you were to take a chance, I'd be there free and blue
I'm reminded that if you chose to give our relationship a chance, I would be left feeling liberated yet melancholic
Still the waiting doesn't matter, I'm not
Nevertheless, this waiting becomes inconsequential, as I'm not
Ending up with you
Destined to be with you
Ending where?
Coming to an end in what situation?
With someone who never cared about me
Concluding with an individual who never truly cared for me
Like some others do
Unlike how others have demonstrated
I'm better off not ending up with you
It is in my best interest to avoid being with you
Ending why?
What is the reasoning behind this conclusion?
Wasn't I the best you tried?
Wasn't I the best you ever attempted to be with?
It seems your reputation's true
It appears that your reputation holds true
I'm better off not ending up with you
I am truly better off without being together with you
Lately, you're the only one that gets a rise out of me
Recently, you're the only person capable of eliciting strong emotions from me
The waves come crashing, and I lose stability
When emotional waves crash over me, I lose my sense of stability
And all over I can feel it and the
I can sense it throughout my entire being and
Space doesn't heal it
Physical distance does not heal the wounds you've caused
I'm on the edge praying for something new
I find myself on the brink, desperately hoping for a fresh start
With you, ending where?
If I were to end up with you, what would be the outcome?
With someone who never cared about me
In a relationship with someone who never truly cared for me
Like some others do
Similar to how others have shown affection
I'm better off not ending up with you
It is in my best interest to avoid ending up with you
Ending why?
What is the reason behind this conclusion?
Wasn't I the best you tried?
Wasn't I the most exceptional individual you attempted to be with?
It seems your reputation's true
It appears that your reputation is accurate
I'm better off not ending up with you
I am genuinely better off without being together with you
I was stubborn. You were careless
I displayed obstinacy, while you showed indifference
Let me leave with no goodbye
Allow me to depart without exchanging farewells
We did something we both wanted
We engaged in activities we both desired
But our actions don't lie
However, our actions speak the truth
I was hurting. You saw nothing
I was in pain, while you remained oblivious
And we didn't say a word
We chose not to communicate our feelings
I keep looking back; Keep pushing thru
I continue to dwell on the past, but also persevere
Oh, I'm better off without you
Oh, it is truly more beneficial for me to be without you
I'm better off not ending up with you
It is in my best interest to avoid being with you
Ending why?
What is the reasoning behind this conclusion?
Wasn't I the best you tried?
Wasn't I the best you ever attempted to be with?
It seems your reputation's true
It appears that your reputation holds true
I'm better off not ending up with you
I am truly better off without being together with you
I'm better off, better off baby
I am genuinely in a superior position, my dear
I'm better off, better off oh yeah
I am truly better off, oh yes
I'm better off, oh
I am genuinely better off, oh
I'm better off not ending up with you
It is in my best interest to avoid ending up with you
Better off, better off baby
In a more advantageous position, my dear
I'm better off, better off oh year
I am truly better off, oh yeah
I'm better off, better off
I am genuinely in a superior position, better off
Oh!
Oh!
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Written by: Joseph Contreras
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