Better Life
Paper Route Lyrics


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All this trouble that I know
Every swing I take and stone I throw
All the bridges that I've burnt
All the new ways that I hurt

You gave up and I lost track
When you love someone who don't love back
It don't matter who's at fault
Nothing matters now at all

I might have said too much
I might have said too much
I won't forget your touch
I'm saying too much

A better life is waiting

And what is done is done
Piece together what's been broken
Can you ever give up someone
A better life, a better life is waiting

All this fire in my veins
From a heart that's trapped in my ribcage
Burning through my fingertips
Burning everything I kiss

All the memories that you live in
Are just another door that I'm closing
In a hall that's infinite
But at least I can admit it

I might have said too much
I might have said too much
I won't forget your touch
I'm saying too much

A better life is waiting

And what is done is done
Piece together what's been broken
Can you ever give up someone
A better life, a better life is waiting





Oh, I know
I'm saying too much

Overall Meaning

In the song "Better Life" by Paper Route, the lyrics describe a situation of heartbreak and regret. The singer finds themselves reflecting on all the trouble and hurt they had caused, all the bridges they burned and all the new ways they continue to hurt others. The person they had loved had given up on them, and they had lost track of each other. The singer acknowledges that it doesn't matter who's at fault and that nothing matters now at all. They may have said too much and it may be hard to forget the other person's touch. However, the idea of a better life becomes a beacon of hope, waiting for them to take a leap and find a way to move forward. The singer is aware that they have to piece together what's been broken, but is unsure if they can ever give up someone they loved deeply.


The lyrics bring to the surface the complex emotions that come with heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The singer seems to be caught in a state of uncertainty, though they are aware that they need to make a change. They acknowledge the mistakes they have made, and the pain they have caused, but also recognize that there is hope for a better future. The idea of a better life serves as a metaphor for the possibility of healing and forgiveness, of moving on from past hurt and finding a way to start anew.


Overall, "Better Life" is a song about hope and the possibility of redemption. It's a song that acknowledges the pain and trouble that comes with heartbreak but also explores the possibility of growth and healing. It is a reminder that even if you have said too much or done things that you regret, there is always the possibility of a better life waiting for you.


Line by Line Meaning

All this trouble that I know
I am aware of all the struggles I face


Every swing I take and stone I throw
Every action I make has a consequence


All the bridges that I've burnt
I have destroyed many relationships


All the new ways that I hurt
I keep causing more pain


You gave up and I lost track
You left me and I lost my way


When you love someone who don't love back
Loving someone who doesn't love you is hard


It don't matter who's at fault
The blame game doesn't solve anything


Nothing matters now at all
The situation is hopeless


I might have said too much
I may have revealed too many details


I won't forget your touch
Your touch is unforgettable


I'm saying too much
I am speaking without restraint


A better life is waiting
A better life is possible


And what is done is done
The past cannot be changed


Piece together what's been broken
Try to repair what has been damaged


Can you ever give up someone
Can you let go of someone you love


A better life, a better life is waiting
The possibility of a better life exists


All this fire in my veins
I am passionate and full of energy


From a heart that's trapped in my ribcage
My feelings are enclosed and locked inside of me


Burning through my fingertips
My emotions are so intense they are almost tangible


Burning everything I kiss
My intensity affects everything I touch


All the memories that you live in
My memories of you


Are just another door that I'm closing
I am moving on and closing the door on our relationship


In a hall that's infinite
In an endless world


But at least I can admit it
At least I am honest with myself


Oh, I know
I understand




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA CROSBY, ROBERT MARVIN, JT DALY, CHAD HOWAT, GAVIN MCDONALD

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Aleesha Simpson

Freaking amazing! I hope that they win a grammy some day!

ianto jones

Seriously cannot wait for the new album, this is fantastic

Amanda Saltijeral

The album needs to come out already!!

missyaley

Takes a lot to make a great lyric video. I love this!

inkybinkyinkish

a better life is waiting for paper route. cant wait for the new album!

shinebrightercaro

pure art. <3

cbspears

Video.....alright..... song = AMAZING. If promoted the right way, this could totally be a radio hit.

Marcellus Wallace

This Song Means So Much To Me...The Only Girl I Ever Loved Left Me & I Was Dealing Badly With The Memories...Reminds Me Of The Fucked Up Emotions I Went Through & The Aftermath Of Everything...So Happy To Be Able To Enjoy It, While Fully Sober And Happy.. ;) (:

Polinka Malinka

I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SO MUCH

josh_is_grafted

So good. So good.

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