Better Off
Nikko Culture & RoundTrip.Music Lyrics

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I've been, waiting for you to call
Pick up the phone, lemme know, that you've thought of me
I'm in, I'm in over my head
This dream I've got, I don't know if it's gonna be
I've been holding on for something
Don't let me know if it's all for nothing
Don't wake me up cause I feel like I'm rotting in this bed that I'm in
And I think it's better if I do

Better if I do
Better if I do, Better if I don't
Maybe you'll be better off if I don't make it to next month
I've been holding on for something
Don't let me know if it's all for nothing
Don't wake me up cause I feel like I'm rotting in this bed that I'm in
And I think it's better if I do
Better if I do
I'm in way over my head
Is this life worth it or am I, better if I'm dead
Better if I'm dead
Better if I'm dead
I'm breaking, breaking down
There's chaos all around
I hear them coming now

Their voice is so, so loud
So, so loud

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Better Off" by Nikko Culture & RoundTrip.Music explore themes of longing, uncertainty, and inner turmoil. The singer has been waiting for someone to reach out to them, to acknowledge their existence and validate their feelings. They are emotionally invested, feeling overwhelmed by a dream or desire they have, but unsure if it will ever come to fruition. The fear of the unknown is palpable, as they question if holding on to this hope is worth it or if it would be better to let go.

The line "Don't let me know if it's all for nothing" reveals the fear of disappointment and rejection, not wanting to face the reality that their efforts may have been in vain. The line "Don't wake me up cause I feel like I'm rotting in this bed that I'm in" suggests a sense of stagnation and despair, feeling trapped in a situation or mindset that is deteriorating their well-being. They contemplate whether it would be better for themselves and the other person if they were to give up or even cease to exist, as expressed in the repetitive lines "Better if I don't" and "Better if I'm dead."

The chaos and loudness mentioned in the closing lines reflect the inner turmoil the singer is experiencing. The external world feels overwhelming, perhaps mirroring the internal battles they are fighting. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional struggle, the internal conflict between holding on and letting go, and the profound impact it has on the singer's mental and emotional state.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been, waiting for you to call
I've been anxiously anticipating your call, hoping to hear from you

Pick up the phone, lemme know, that you've thought of me
Answer the call, let me know that you have been considering me in your thoughts

I'm in, I'm in over my head
I'm deeply immersed and overwhelmed in a situation beyond my control

This dream I've got, I don't know if it's gonna be
I'm unsure if this aspiration I possess will manifest into reality

I've been holding on for something
I've been persevering and holding onto hope for a specific goal or outcome

Don't let me know if it's all for nothing
Please don't inform me if my efforts and endeavors have been in vain

Don't wake me up cause I feel like I'm rotting in this bed that I'm in
Please don't disturb my slumber as I feel trapped and miserable in my current state

And I think it's better if I do
I believe it would be more beneficial if I take action

Better if I do
It would be advantageous if I act upon my thoughts and intentions

Better if I do, Better if I don't
It could be beneficial whether I choose to take action or refrain from doing so

Maybe you'll be better off if I don't make it to next month
Perhaps you'll experience greater happiness and well-being if I don't survive until the following month

I'm in way over my head
I am deeply immersed and overwhelmed beyond my capacity to handle

Is this life worth it or am I, better if I'm dead
I question the value of my existence, wondering if it would be more beneficial if I no longer existed

I'm breaking, breaking down
I am experiencing a state of emotional and mental collapse

There's chaos all around
There is disorder and confusion prevailing in my surroundings

I hear them coming now
I perceive their approach or presence

Their voice is so, so loud
Their voices are overwhelmingly loud and intrusive

So, so loud
Exceptionally and insistently loud

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Caleb Carter

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