Better Off
Kamma Lyrics
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That I'm
Not there by your side
As you want me to be
Or could it be that I'm
Just trying to survive
Without falling into a
Deep blue sea
Maybe I'm free
To stand alone
I wanna loose control
Maybe there's nothing wrong with me
Maybe I'm free to stand alone
I wanna take control
Whatever you do please set me free
I don't wanna leave you
But I'm so mad
I'm shaking
I don't wanna say goodbye
But my heart is breaking
I
Maybe I'm better off
On my own
Maybe I'm just better off
Standing alone
Was it just another lie
Standing by your side
Cause you wanted me too
You never showed your tears
Hiding all your fears
To make me wonder
What's behind
Those pale eyes
Maybe I'm free
To stand alone
I wanna loose control
Maybe there's nothing wrong with me
Maybe I'm free to stand alone
I wanna take control
Whatever you do please set me free
I don't wanna leave you
But I'm so mad I'm shaking
I don't wanna say goodbye
But my heart is breaking
I
Maybe I'm better off
On my own
Maybe I'm just better off
Standing alone
You seem to believe that I've
Lost my mind and wanna try
To ruin your life
I'll carry my sorrow my way
All I know
Is that I don't wanna stay
With you
The lyrics to Kamma's song "Better Off" depict a complex emotional state of the singer who is contemplating their relationship and whether they are better off being alone. The opening lines suggest that the singer is not physically present with their partner, possibly due to personal struggles or their own survival needs. The mention of a "deep blue sea" could symbolize a sense of being overwhelmed, trapped, or drowning in the relationship.
However, the chorus introduces a different perspective. The singer considers the possibility of being free and standing alone, wanting to take control of their own life. They question whether there is anything wrong with them for wanting independence. The plea for freedom from their partner suggests that they feel suffocated or restricted within the relationship.
The second verse expands on the singer's doubts about their partner's honesty and emotional openness. The mention of "pale eyes" implies that their partner hides their true emotions and fears, creating a sense of mystery and uncertainty.
The repeated chorus further emphasizes the singer's desire for freedom and control over their own life. They express anger and frustration, yet they don't want to completely leave the relationship. The conflicting emotions of not wanting to say goodbye but having a breaking heart reflect the internal struggle they are experiencing.
The closing lines suggest that their partner perceives them as someone who wants to disrupt their life and believes they have lost their mind. Regardless of these judgments, the singer determines that they will carry their sorrow in their own way and choose not to stay with their partner.
Overall, "Better Off" explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the complexities of relationships. It portrays the conflicting emotions and decisions one faces when contemplating whether being alone is better than remaining in a troubled relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it any wonder
Does it come as a surprise
That I'm
That I exist
Not there by your side
Not physically present by your side
As you want me to be
As you desire or expect me to be
Or could it be that I'm
Or perhaps I am
Just trying to survive
Simply attempting to endure or make it through
Without falling into a
Without succumbing to a
Deep blue sea
Intense state of emotions or situation
Maybe I'm free
Possibly I am unrestricted or liberated
To stand alone
To be independent without support
I wanna lose control
I desire to relinquish my self-control
Maybe there's nothing wrong with me
Perhaps there is nothing inherently faulty about me
Maybe I'm free to stand alone
Perhaps I am liberated to be alone
I wanna take control
I desire to assert dominance or authority
Whatever you do please set me free
No matter your actions, please release me from confinement
I don't wanna leave you
I have no desire to depart from you
But I'm so mad I'm shaking
Yet I am extremely angry, causing physical tremors
I don't wanna say goodbye
I have no desire to bid farewell
But my heart is breaking
Yet my emotional distress is causing my heart to fracture
Maybe I'm better off
Perhaps I am in a superior state
On my own
Being independent without assistance
Maybe I'm just better off
Possibly I am simply in a superior state
Standing alone
Existing without support or companionship
Was it just another lie
Was it merely another falsehood
Standing by your side
Being present beside you
Cause you wanted me too
Because you also desired my presence
You never showed your tears
You never displayed your sorrowful emotions
Hiding all your fears
Concealing all your anxieties
To make me wonder
To cause me to question
What's behind
What lies beneath
Those pale eyes
Those light-colored eyes
You seem to believe that I've
It appears that you hold the belief that I have
Lost my mind and wanna try
Became mentally unstable and desire to attempt
To ruin your life
To destroy or negatively impact your existence
I'll carry my sorrow my way
I will bear my grief in my own manner
All I know
The only thing I am certain of
Is that I don't wanna stay
Is that I have no desire to remain
With you
In your presence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Signe Rønsov
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