Better Luck Next Time
Kelsea Ballerini Lyrics
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Everything about your love was one sided
Didn't cover it up or disguise it
You used my dream against me to tie me to you
Two years too many, we tried to get it right
Hit like a shot of tequila without the lime
You've got your reasons and, yeah, I got my rhymes
So this time, this time
I got myself together, got a new attitude
Hope that I see you never, I'm so over you
Got myself together, you're out of my mind
Now all that I can say is better luck next time, oh
Better luck next time, hey hey
We tried it
But when two hearts don't light up, you can't fight it
And in every storm, there's still silver linin'
And with every day that passes, I find it, oh
I got myself together, got a new attitude
Hope that I see you never, I'm so over you
Got myself together, you're out of my mind
Now all that I can say is better luck next time
Blame on mistakes, but we had to roll the dice
Now all that I can say is better luck next time, yeah
Better luck next time, oh
I got myself together, got a new attitude
Hope that I see you never, I'm so over you
Got myself together, you're out of my mind
Now all that I can say is better luck next time, oh
Better luck next time, oh
Ooh, oh, ooh
Ooh, oh, ooh
In Kelsea Ballerini's song "Better Luck Next Time," the singer reflects on a failed 2-year relationship that was one-sided. The song starts with Ballerini describing the love as one-sided, where it always felt like she was the one doing all the loving and caring in the relationship, and the other person was just not reciprocating the same way. She then goes on to say that she got tired and decided to get herself together, and now she's over that person. The chorus repeats the phrase "Better luck next time," indicating that the relationship was just not meant to be, but she's hoping for a better one in the future.
Ballerini then talks about how they tried to make things work, but when two hearts don't ignite, you can't force it. She acknowledges the fact that they made mistakes, but it was time to let it go and move on. The bridge of the song talks about rolling the dice, taking risks and chances in the relationship, but unfortunately, it didn't work out. The song ends with a powerful message of empowerment, where Ballerini tells her ex-partner that he's out of her mind and that she's hoping for a better relationship in the future.
Overall, "Better Luck Next Time" is a beautiful song about self-love, self-reflection, and the power of letting go of toxic relationships to move forward and find love in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
One sided
Your love was completely one-sided.
Everything about your love was one sided
Your love was completely one-sided in every way possible.
Didn't cover it up or disguise it
You didn't even try to pretend that your love was anything but one-sided.
You used my dream against me to tie me to you
You manipulated me by using my hopes and dreams to keep me attached to you.
Two years too many, we tried to get it right
We tried to make it work for two years, but we were just wasting our time.
Hit like a shot of tequila without the lime
Breaking up with you was like taking a shot of tequila, harsh and without any immediate relief.
You've got your reasons and, yeah, I got my rhymes
You had your reasons for why things didn't work out, and I had my own explanations as well.
So this time, this time
But this time will be different.
We tried it
We attempted to make our relationship work, but it wasn't enough.
But when two hearts don't light up, you can't fight it
When there's no spark between two people, no amount of effort can change that.
And in every storm, there's still silver linin'
Despite the difficult times, there's still a positive outcome to be found.
And with every day that passes, I find it, oh
As each day goes by, I'm discovering more positivity and happiness without you.
Blame on mistakes, but we had to roll the dice
We made mistakes and some things were out of our control, but we still took a chance on our relationship.
Now all that I can say is better luck next time, yeah
Things didn't work out this time, but I hope we can both find happiness in the future.
Ooh, oh, ooh
Instrumental
Ooh, oh, ooh
Instrumental
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, MUSIC BY ATL A PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darius Coleman, Esther Renay Dean, Kelsea Nicole Ballerini, Richard Andrew Deroberts, Ryan B. Tedder, Shane Lamar McAnally, Taylor Ray Sparks
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@GoldCoast_Music
Hope you enjoy this amazing new track from the very talented Kelsea Ballerini! <3 :)
@jeremymt6156
Im enjoying all your vid. Thanks for all the great music 👍
@carlosmacedo1700
the talent is on the black dude that wrote the song....not this bimbo....
@waymanezell6531
@@jayybirdberg6545 You took the words right out of my mouth. Darius is brilliantly talented, incredibly musical and has a beautiful, shimmering voice.
@19TashaMarie82
Loved it!!
@emmalove5080
I just love this song so much!
@shana6121
LISTEN!!!!! I love EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SONG!!! And watching the process on Songland was amazing!!!! Love that show, this song, and Kelsea!
@lorelei4792
Got dumped 3 days ago.. I was in a relationship where I loved but wasn’t loved, now I’m getting myself together and better luck next time :)
@joshcarlisle6009
It gets better , every break up prepares you for the next until the right one comes along.
@yungblud9267
Yane Diaz same