Better Off
RIELL Lyrics

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I’m wild, you liked that the type of
Girl that bites back hD and deadly
One sip of me you lost your mind
Your weak mind
(But time it tells, truth told it'self)

I’m a nightmare turned day dream i
Elevate what you could be i’m charming

Not easy but there is no one quite like me
But time it always tells, truth told it'self
And what I found is

You didn’t end up being a fighter: a tragedy
You’ve always been a quitter
Your desire lacked gravity
You cracked under pressure
One bite you’re taking shelter
Time it always tells
Truth told it'self and what I found is

I’m better off, better off, better off
Better off with you gone
Didn’t measure up, measure up, measure up
Measure up with your talk
Now words out on the street: you
Couldn’t keep up with me
Was slow down or watch you leave
So now you’re gone

You try to have me halfway, try
To play i called you out, nothing to say
You stupid or selfish? Either way
Don’t waste my time
But time always tells, truth told it'self
And what I found is

You didn’t end up being a fighter: a tragedy
You’ve always been a quitter
Your desire lacked gravity
You cracked under pressure
One bite you’re taking shelter
Time it always tells
Truth told it'self and what I found is

I’m better off, better off, better off
Better off with you gone
Didn’t measure up, measure up, measure up
Measure up with your talk
Now words out on the street: you
Couldn’t keep up with me
Was slow down or watch you
Leave so now you’re gone

La di da de da la da di da de
La di da de da la di da de
La di da de da la da di da de
La di da de da la di da de

Everything you said you loved
Are the same things that made you run
Do you know what you’re scared of?
Am I too much or are you not enough?

You didn’t end up being a fighter: a tragedy
You cracked under pressure
One bite you’re taking shelter
Time it always tells
Truth told it'self and what I found is

I’m better off, better off, better off
Better off with you gone
Didn’t measure up, measure up, measure up
Measure up with your talk
Now words out on the street: you
Couldn’t keep up with me

Was slow down or watch you leave
So now you’re gone

Overall Meaning

In RIELL's song "Better Off," the lyrics express a feeling of independence and confidence in oneself. The song talks about a relationship gone bad, where the singer had high expectations from their partner but ended up being let down. The lyrics imply that the singer is confident in their own abilities and doesn't need someone who can't keep up with them. The first verse talks about how the singer is wild and dangerous, and their partner initially liked that they were unpredictable. However, the partner couldn't handle that personality, and the singer realized they were better off without them. The chorus repeating, "I'm better off with you gone," reinforces the idea of independence and self-sufficiency. The second verse addresses the partner directly, calling them out on their lack of commitment and inability to handle pressure. The bridge talks about how everything the partner loved was the same thing that made them run away, and asks the question of whether they were scared of the singer being too much or not enough.

Overall, the song's message is empowering for anyone who has experienced disappointment in a relationship. It's a reminder that one doesn't need to depend on someone else to feel complete and that it's better to be alone than in a relationship that doesn't work.

Line by Line Meaning

I’m wild, you liked that the type of Girl that bites back hD and deadly
I'm a free and wild spirit that fights for what I want, and you liked that about me. I'm not afraid to speak my mind and can be dangerous when provoked.

One sip of me you lost your mind Your weak mind (But time it tells, truth told it'self)
You couldn't resist me after just one taste, but it was ultimately your weak mind that led you astray. Time always reveals the truth, and it did in this situation.

I’m a nightmare turned day dream i Elevate what you could be i’m charming Not easy but there is no one quite like me But time it always tells, truth told it'self And what I found is
I may seem like a nightmare with my intensity, but I have the power to turn things around and make you better. I'm not an easy person to get along with, but my unique and charming qualities make me irreplaceable. Once again, time revealed the truth.

You didn’t end up being a fighter: a tragedy You’ve always been a quitter Your desire lacked gravity You cracked under pressure One bite you’re taking shelter Time it always tells Truth told it'self and what I found is
Unfortunately, you turned out to be a quitter and lacked the drive to fight for what you wanted. Your desire was not strong enough to withstand pressure, and you'd rather take shelter than face your problems. Once again, time revealed the truth.

I’m better off, better off, better off Better off with you gone Didn’t measure up, measure up, measure up Measure up with your talk Now words out on the street: you Couldn’t keep up with me Was slow down or watch you leave So now you’re gone
I'm happier and better off without you in my life. You didn't live up to your promises, and your words were just talk without any action. The truth is out, and people know that you couldn't keep up with me. You had to slow down or leave, and now you're gone.

Everything you said you loved Are the same things that made you run Do you know what you’re scared of? Am I too much or are you not enough?
Ironically, the same things you claimed to love about me were what ultimately made you run away. Do you even know what you're afraid of? Are you intimidated by my strength and power, or do you feel like you're not enough?

Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BESSAM WITWIT, MARIA RIELL

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