Kelendria Trené Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress and tele… Read Full Bio ↴Kelendria Trené Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the group's three-year hiatus, Rowland released her debut solo studio album, Simply Deep (2002), which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It included the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Dilemma" (with Nelly), as well as the UK top-five hits "Stole" and "Can't Nobody". Rowland also ventured into acting with starring roles in the successful films Freddy vs. Jason (2003) and The Seat Filler (2005).

Following the disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2006, Rowland released her second studio album, Ms. Kelly (2007). In 2009, she hosted the first season of The Fashion Show, and was featured on David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over", which topped the charts in several countries. Its success influenced Rowland to explore electronic dance music on her third studio album, Here I Am (2011). Her fourth album, Talk a Good Game (2013), became her third top-ten album on the US Billboard 200 chart. Rowland was a television judge on the eighth season of The X Factor UK (2011), as well as the third season of The X Factor USA (2013). She has continued her television career by hosting Chasing Destiny (2016) and starred as a coach on The Voice Australia (2017–2020).

Throughout her career, Rowland has sold over 40 million records as a solo artist, and a further 60 million records with Destiny's Child. Her work has earned her several awards and nominations, including five Grammy Awards, one Billboard Music Award, and two Soul Train Music Awards. Rowland has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist, she has been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and Essence for her contributions to music. In 2014, Fuse ranked Rowland in their "100 Most Award-Winning Artists" list at number 20.

Better Without You
Kelly Rowland Lyrics

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Moving without you, moving without you
Loving without you, loving without you
Happy without you, happy without you, happy without you
Better without you, better without you, better without you

Everything is cool
I'm doing things my way
I packed up all my things

I'm headed down the highway
Every step I took
I took it on good ground
Every move I make
I always make it somehow

(Yeah) I've been through the storm
(Yeah) I've been through the rain
(Yeah) suffered the hurt
(Yeah) dealt with the pain

I used to say that I didn't know what I would do without you
If I can make it without you - but I'm doing better without you

Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
(Baby, I'm...)
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
(Happy)
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
(Oh, better I'm...)
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better, I'm...

Pursuing all my goals
(And knowing what's best for me)
Living out my dreams
(I saw what's important to me)
My focus is on point
(And I can see clear now)
And everyday is a brighter day
(The darkness has died down)

(Yeah) I had some doubts
(Yeah) I cried some tears
(Yeah) felt all alone
(Yeah) but I squashed all my fears

I used to say that I didn't know what I would do without you
If I can make it without you - but I'm doing better without you

Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
I'm...
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
I'm...
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
I'm...
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you

I'm not reminiscing
I am living in this moment
I am moving forward 'cause the worst is far behind me
I am leaving the resentment
I'm releasing all the tension
'Cause it's finally about me

Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
(Baby, I'm...)
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
(Happy)
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
(I'm...)
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
I'm...
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
Moving without you
I'm...
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
Loving without you
I'm...
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
Happy without you
I'm...
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you
Better without you

Better without you
Better, I'm...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kelly Rowland's song Better Without You speak of her newfound independence and happiness after leaving a past relationship. The repetition of the phrases "moving without you," "loving without you," and "happy without you" emphasize her freedom and joy in being able to live her life without her ex-partner. She acknowledges the difficulties she faced in the past and how she has overcome them, stating that she has "been through the storm" and "dealt with the pain." However, she affirms that she is doing better without her former partner and has moved on to pursue her goals and live out her dreams.

The lyrics convey Kelly Rowland's message of resilience and self-love after a difficult experience. She has chosen to focus on herself and her own happiness instead of dwelling on the past. The song empowers anyone who may be going through a similar situation to prioritize their own well-being and move forward with confidence.

Line by Line Meaning

Moving without you, moving without you
I'm moving on from you and making progress without you

Loving without you, loving without you
I can love and care for myself without you

Happy without you, happy without you, happy without you
I'm genuinely happy without you and don't need you to make me happy

Better without you, better without you, better without you
My life is better and I am better off without you in it

Everything is cool
I'm at peace with myself and my decisions

I'm doing things my way
I'm living life on my own terms and not letting others control me

I packed up all my things
I've moved on from you physically and emotionally

I'm headed down the highway
I'm moving forward in life and leaving you behind

Every step I took, I took it on good ground
I'm making positive choices for myself and not settling for less

Every move I make, I always make it somehow
I'm capable of making decisions and overcoming obstacles on my own

(Yeah) I've been through the storm
I've faced tough times and challenges

(Yeah) I've been through the rain
I've experienced difficult situations and emotions

(Yeah) suffered the hurt
I've been emotionally hurt and faced pain

(Yeah) dealt with the pain
I've learned to cope with my pain and move forward

I used to say that I didn't know what I would do without you
I thought I needed you, but now I know I don't

If I can make it without you - but I'm doing better without you
I can thrive without you and my life is better without you in it

Pursuing all my goals
I'm focused on achieving my dreams and aspirations

(And knowing what's best for me)
I know what's best for myself and my future

Living out my dreams
I'm actively working towards realizing my life goals and ambitions

(I saw what's important to me)
I've identified my values and priorities in life

My focus is on point
I'm clear and determined in my goals and direction in life

(And I can see clear now)
I have a better perspective and understanding of my life and what I want

And everyday is a brighter day
My life is improving and getting better every day

(The darkness has died down)
The negativity and pain from the past no longer control me

(Yeah) I had some doubts
I had uncertainties and insecurities

(Yeah) I cried some tears
I experienced sadness and cried about my pain

(Yeah) felt all alone
I was lonely and isolated during my difficult times

(Yeah) but I squashed all my fears
I faced my fears and overcame them with strength and courage

I'm not reminiscing
I'm not looking back or dwelling on the past

I am living in this moment
I'm focused on the present and enjoying my life as it is

I am moving forward 'cause the worst is far behind me
I'm leaving my past struggles and pain behind and looking towards a better future

I am leaving the resentment
I'm releasing negative feelings and emotions towards you and our past

I'm releasing all the tension
I'm letting go of stress and anxiety to live a more positive life

('Cause it's finally about me)
I'm focusing on myself and my well-being, not someone else

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES BEREAL, JOSEPH BEREAL, KENNETH BEREAL, CHARMELLE COLFIELD, KELENDRIA ROWLAND

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