Better Off
Landon Knox Lyrics
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When I need you right away, you never find a way
You were better off when, you, said shit and you meant it
Now you, lie and call it ventin'
Bending all my words like a gymnast
I see you not the same, playing these phony games
Stop tryna ride away, go head and ride that wave
You were better off with someone, who won't miss you
(Someone who won't miss)
I know better, but I took a chance, and fucked with you
(Fucked with you, took a chance)
Every trait I love and hate, yeah, you have those
Caught you sneakin' reachin' for my phone, and guessing passcodes
Red flags all around you, paint em' green, because you're beautiful
Knew that when I met you, I'd regret you, guess we're better off now
You know you had me waiting
Lately, you actin' shady
I thought that your love would save me
Hate that I'm still debating
I see you not the same, playing these phony games
Stop tryna ride away, go head and ride that wave
You were better off with someone, who won't miss you
(Someone who won't miss)
I know better, but I took a chance, and fucked with you
(Fucked with you, took a chance)
(I'll be better off when she's not you, not you)
She'll be better off cuz she's not you, it's true
(Alright)
(I'll be better off, I still miss you)
(I'll be better off, I still miss you)
In Landon Knox's song "Better Off," the lyrics convey a sense of disappointment and frustration in a relationship that has changed for the worse. The singer reminisces about a time when their partner was more genuine and accountable for their actions. However, now they witness a shift in behavior, characterized by lies and manipulation. The line "Bending all my words like a gymnast" suggests that the partner distorts and twists the singer's words to suit their own narrative.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that their partner is engaging in deceptive games and attempting to distance themselves. Despite this, the singer concludes that their partner would be better off with someone who won't miss them. It demonstrates a realization that the relationship is no longer healthy or fulfilling for either party.
The lyrics also touch upon the internal struggle the singer faces. They express a mix of love and hate for the partner, acknowledging that they possess both qualities that attract and repel them. The revelation of their partner sneaking around and trying to access their phone further solidifies the deteriorating trust in the relationship.
Overall, "Better Off" is a reflective song that delves into the changing dynamics of a relationship, highlighting the decline in trust, honesty, and compatibility.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you not the same, not like I did that day
I can observe that you have changed and are no longer the person I knew before.
When I need you right away, you never find a way
Whenever I require your immediate presence, you always fail to find a solution.
You were better off when, you, said shit and you meant it
You were happier in the past when you used to speak your mind honestly and genuinely.
Now you, lie and call it ventin'
Nowadays, you lie and disguise it as a form of emotional release or expression.
Bending all my words like a gymnast
You twist and manipulate everything I say, just like a skilled gymnast contorting their body.
Playing these phony games
Engaging in deceitful and insincere activities.
Stop tryna ride away, go head and ride that wave
Cease attempting to escape from the situation and instead, embrace the consequences.
You were better off with someone, who won't miss you
You would be in a more advantageous position with a person who doesn't have any longing or attachment towards you.
I know better, but I took a chance, and fucked with you
I am aware of what would be best for me, yet I still decided to take a risk and be involved with you.
Every trait I love and hate, yeah, you have those
You possess all the qualities that I both adore and despise.
Caught you sneakin' reachin’ for my phone, and guessing passcodes
I discovered you secretly trying to access my phone and attempting to guess the passcodes.
Red flags all around you, paint em' green, because you're beautiful
I can see warning signs and indications of problems surrounding you, yet I choose to overlook them because of your attractiveness.
Knew that when I met you, I'd regret you, guess we're better off now
I had a feeling that I would eventually regret getting involved with you when we first met, so perhaps it's for the best that we're no longer together.
You know you had me waiting
You are aware that you made me wait for you.
Lately, you actin' shady
Recently, you have been behaving suspiciously and with deceit.
I thought that your love would save me
I believed that your affection would rescue me from my troubles or make everything better.
Hate that I'm still debating
I despise the fact that I am still uncertain and weighing my options regarding our relationship.
(I'll be better off when she's not you, not you)
(I will be in a more favorable situation once I am no longer with someone like you.)
She'll be better off cuz she's not you, it's true
She will have a better life because she is no longer with you, and this is indeed the truth.
(I'll be better off, I still miss you)
(Even though I will be in a better state without you, I still feel a longing for you.)
(I'll be better off, I still miss you)
(Despite the fact that I will be better without you, I still experience a sense of loss and longing for you.)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marcus Jerome Grimes, Madi Bisharat, Landon Knox
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