He belie… Read Full Bio ↴On “Better Now,” Post reminisces about a past relationship.
He believes that his emotions mirror those of his ex. They are likely both masking the fact that they still have feelings for each other in an attempt to “win the breakup.”
Better Now
Post Malone Lyrics
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You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything
You know I say that I am better now, better now
I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything, oh whoa
I did not believe that it would end, no
Everything came second to the Benzo
You're not even speaking to my friends, no
You knew all my uncles and my aunts though
Twenty candles, blow 'em out and open your eyes
We were looking forward to the rest of our lives
Used to keep my picture posted by your bedside
Now it's in your dresser with the socks you don't like
And I'm rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
With my brothers like it's Jonas, Jonas
Drinkin' Henney and I'm tryna forget
But I can't get this shit outta my head
You probably think that you are better now, better now
You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything
You know I say that I am better now, better now
I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything, oh whoa
I seen you with your other dude
He seemed like he was pretty cool
I was so broken over you
Life, it goes on, what can you do?
I just wonder what it's gonna take (what's it gonna take?)
Another foreign or a bigger chain (bigger chain)
Because no matter how my life has changed (matter how my life has)
I keep on looking back on better days
You probably think that you are better now, better now
You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything
You know I say that I am better now, better now
I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything, oh whoa
I promise
I swear to you, I'll be okay
You're only the love of my life (love of my life)
You probably think that you are better now, better now
You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything
You know I say that I am better now, better now
I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything, oh whoa
In Post Malone's song Better Now, the singer is expressing his feelings towards his past relationship that has ended. He acknowledges that the other person thinks they are better now without him, but he only says that because he is not around. He reassures her that he never meant to let her down and would have given her everything. He then goes on to speak about how he did not believe the relationship would end, and how everything came second to his car. He also mentioned that the other person is not even speaking to his friends now, even though they knew each other's families. He reminisces about the times they spent together and how they both looked forward to spending the rest of their lives together. However, things did not go according to plan, and they eventually went their separate ways.
In the second verse, Post mentions seeing his ex-girlfriend with another guy, and although it hurts to see her with someone else, he acknowledges that life goes on. He wonders what it will take for him to move on, whether it be something materialistic like buying a bigger chain or something else. He admits that he keeps looking back on the better days they spent together and wishes things could have been different.
Overall, the lyrics of Better Now showcase Post Malone's vulnerability and heartache after a breakup. He admits his faults and tries to make sense of why the relationship ended, while also expressing his desire to move on and be okay.
Line by Line Meaning
You probably think that you are better now, better now
You may believe that you are happier or better off without me
You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around
You only feel this way because I am no longer in your life
You know I never meant to let you down, let you down
You are aware that I never intended to disappoint or hurt you
Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything
I would have given you anything and everything you asked for
You know I say that I am better now, better now
I claim that I am doing well now without you
I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around
I only express this because you are no longer by my side
I did not believe that it would end, no
I didn't expect our relationship to fall apart
Everything came second to the Benzo
My focus was on my car more than anything else
You're not even speaking to my friends, no
You don't want anything to do with my friends anymore
You knew all my uncles and my aunts though
You were familiar with all of my family members
Twenty candles, blow 'em out and open your eyes
On your birthday, you blew out twenty candles and opened your gifts
We were looking forward to the rest of our lives
We had plans to spend the rest of our lives together
Used to keep my picture posted by your bedside
You used to have a photo of me by your bed
Now it's in your dresser with the socks you don't like
Now the photo is in your dresser with your unwanted socks
And I'm rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
I am driving and moving forward
With my brothers like it's Jonas, Jonas
I'm with my friends as if we are the Jonas Brothers
Drinkin' Henney and I'm tryna forget
I am drinking Hennessy to try and forget about you
But I can't get this shit outta my head
However, I can't stop thinking about you
I seen you with your other dude
I saw you with your new boyfriend
He seemed like he was pretty cool
He appears to be a decent guy
I was so broken over you
I was devastated over losing you
Life, it goes on, what can you do?
Although it's tough, life moves forward whether we like it or not
I just wonder what it's gonna take (what's it gonna take?)
I am curious about what it will take to move on from you
Another foreign or a bigger chain (bigger chain)
Perhaps a new luxury car or expensive piece of jewelry might help me forget about you
Because no matter how my life has changed (matter how my life has)
Regardless of what my life looks like now
I keep on looking back on better days
I can't help but reminisce about the happier times we shared
I promise
I swear
I swear to you, I'll be okay
I promise that I will eventually be alright
You're only the love of my life (love of my life)
You will always have a special place in my heart as the love of my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Austin Richard Post, Carl Austin Rosen, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Russell Bell, William Thomas Walsh, Adam King Feeney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We must protect this guy, we shall not lose him.
4 years later: Guys I've seen him in my home country, went with my dad (he listens to posty too) and he made a heart to me and my dad. Gonna cherish this forever!!!
Love to all of you guys for the support of this man over the years❤ Posty4ever
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For what?
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All legends die
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