Better Off
Long Island Lyrics
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Now I've almost forgotten you
Who's next for me?
Now I've almost forgotten you
Dress up really nice
And go and spend my nights like I wanted to
'Cause I'm biding my time
And doing what I like 'til I forget you
Don't think you're playing on my mind
Been a while since we said goodbye
Took me a minute just to realise
I'll be alright this time
I'm better off without you
It's easier to see
Now that I've forgotten you
I know where I wanna be
And I know it's not next to you
When I lie awake at night
I don't think about you like I used to do
I don't miss your idiosyncrasies
The way that'd you'd look at me
Like I'm see through
It was all those awkward moments
That I used to think were golden
I'm so glad that it's all over, anyway
Was a minor lapse of judgement
When I put you at the forefront
Of my complicated conscience
Wouldn't you say?
Don't think you're playing on my mind
Been a while since we said goodbye
Took me a minute just to realise
I'll be alright this time
And maybe you'll see me again
But I'll be nothing but a passing friend
For all the time I was down
I'm glad I found my way out
But now
I'm better off without you
I'm better off without you now
In these lyrics, the singer reflects on their journey of healing and moving on from a past relationship. The opening lines, "Move on, be free, Now I've almost forgotten you, Who's next for me? Now I've almost forgotten you," convey a sense of determination to let go and find happiness again. The singer acknowledges that they are slowly forgetting their ex and are ready to explore new possibilities in their love life.
The next lines, "Dress up really nice, And go and spend my nights like I wanted to, 'Cause I'm biding my time, And doing what I like 'til I forget you," illustrate the singer's newfound independence. They are embracing their freedom, enjoying their own company, and engaging in activities that bring them joy. The goal is to occupy their time and thoughts, gradually moving away from the memories of the past relationship.
The chorus, "Don't think you're playing on my mind, Been a while since we said goodbye, Took me a minute just to realize, I'll be alright this time, I'm better off without you," highlights the singer's resilience and the significance of their decision to let go. They have come to the realization that they are no longer consumed by thoughts of their ex. The distance and time apart have allowed them to heal and find strength within themselves. The repetition of "I'm better off without you" emphasizes their newfound confidence and independence.
In the following verse, the singer expresses how their clarity has improved since moving on: "It's easier to see, Now that I've forgotten you, I know where I wanna be, And I know it's not next to you." They have gained clarity about their desires and needs, understanding that being with their ex is no longer what makes them happy. The memories of the past no longer hold the same power over them.
The bridge delves deeper into the singer's reflections on the past relationship. They acknowledge that there were moments they thought were special, but in retrospect, they realize that they were merely awkward and not as golden as they once believed. The lyrics allude to a misplaced appreciation for their ex, a momentary lapse in judgment that they are now glad to have overcome.
The final lines, "And maybe you'll see me again, But I'll be nothing but a passing friend, For all the time I was down, I'm glad I found my way out, But now, I'm better off without you, I'm better off without you now," encapsulate the singer's evolution and growth. They suggest that there might be encounters with the ex in the future, but their emotional attachment has diminished. They have found their way out of the pain and are now in a place where they truly believe they are better off without their former partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Move on, be free
It's time to let go, to leave behind the past and embrace freedom
Now I've almost forgotten you
I'm slowly starting to forget about you and move on
Who's next for me?
I'm open to new possibilities and wondering who will come into my life now
Dress up really nice
I'll make an effort to look good and present myself in the best way
And go and spend my nights like I wanted to
I'll enjoy my nights doing the things I've always wanted to do
'Cause I'm biding my time
I'm patiently waiting and taking my time before moving on completely
And doing what I like 'til I forget you
I'll focus on doing things I enjoy until I completely forget about you
Don't think you're playing on my mind
I want you to know that you no longer have control over my thoughts
Been a while since we said goodbye
It has been some time since we parted ways
Took me a minute just to realise
It took me a while, but I finally realized
I'll be alright this time
I'll be fine without you in my life
I'm better off without you
I have come to the conclusion that I am happier and better off without you
It's easier to see
Now that you're out of my life, it's easier for me to see things clearly
Now that I've forgotten you
Now that you're a distant memory in my mind
I know where I wanna be
I have a clear vision of where I want to be in life
And I know it's not next to you
I know that being with you is not what I want
When I lie awake at night
During those moments of insomnia
I don't think about you like I used to do
Your thoughts no longer occupy my mind as they once did
I don't miss your idiosyncrasies
I don't long for the unique things about you anymore
The way that'd you'd look at me
The way you used to gaze at me
Like I'm see through
As if I'm transparent and easily overlooked
It was all those awkward moments
Those uncomfortable moments we shared
That I used to think were golden
I once believed those moments were special and precious
I'm so glad that it's all over, anyway
I'm relieved that our relationship has come to an end
Was a minor lapse of judgement
It was a small mistake in my decision-making
When I put you at the forefront
When I prioritized you and gave you too much importance
Of my complicated conscience
Of my complex thoughts and emotions
Wouldn't you say?
Wouldn't you agree that it was a mistake?
And maybe you'll see me again
There's a possibility that our paths may cross again
But I'll be nothing but a passing friend
I'll be just a temporary acquaintance, not someone of significance
For all the time I was down
Considering the period when I was feeling low and affected
I'm glad I found my way out
I'm happy that I managed to escape that situation
But now
At this moment in time
I'm better off without you
I truly believe that my life is better without you
I'm better off without you now
I'm currently in a better state and happier without you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Bradley Weston, Cameron Conner, Rhiannon Stephenson
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