Better Than That
lily rose Lyrics
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Fool me twice, I'll admit that it's not
Three times, four times, how many more times
Baby, 'til we're done with this war?
And we're both bad at being alone
Feeling selfish for not letting go
White flags, red flags, can't keep score
I blame myself, but I blame you more
I should've known better than that
Known better than to let you back in
Soon as I get over you, I take you right back
And I watch it collapse
Just to do it again
I should've known better than that, better than that
I should've known better than that, better than that
And you know I'll never get this right
Only calling on the lonely nights
Break up, we make up, kiss, fight, and make love
Keep coming back, don't know why
'Cause I should've known better than that
Known better than to let you back in
Soon as I get over you, I take you right back
And I watch it collapse
Just to do it again
I should've known better than that, better than that
I should've known better than that, better than that
You're still showing up at my door
And I still end up back at yours
White flags, red flags, can't keep score
I blame myself but I blame you more
I should've known better than that
Known better than to let you back in
Soon as I get over you, I take you right back
And I watch it collapse
Just to do it again
I should've known better than that
Known better than to let you back in
Soon as I get over you, I take you right back
And I watch it collapse
Just to do it again
I should've known better than that, better than that
(Can we turn back time, take back the first time)
I should've known better than that, better than that
(Swear it's the last time, that's what I said last time)
I should've known better than that, better than that
(Can we turn back time, take back the first time)
I should've known better than that, better than that
(Swear it's the last time, that's what I said last time)
The lyrics of Lily Rose's song "Better Than That" tell a story of repeated mistakes and the struggle to break free from a toxic relationship. The singer reflects on their vulnerability and gullibility, acknowledging that their own actions have contributed to the cycle. The song highlights the self-blame that often accompanies these situations, as well as the constant push and pull between two individuals who keep coming back to each other despite knowing it's not healthy. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and frustration, as the singer realizes they should have known better than to allow the person back into their life, but they keep repeating the same patterns.
The repetition of the lines "I should've known better than that" reinforces the regret and self-awareness of the singer, emphasizing their realization that they are caught in a destructive cycle. The use of "white flags, red flags" suggests a continuous struggle without a clear resolution or escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Fool me once and I'll say it's your fault
If you deceive me once, I will attribute the blame to you
Fool me twice, I'll admit that it's not
If you deceive me twice, I will acknowledge that it is not solely your fault
Three times, four times, how many more times
Even after multiple instances, I wonder how many more times this will happen
Baby, 'til we're done with this war?
Until we put an end to this ongoing conflict and turmoil
And we're both bad at being alone
Neither of us excel in solitude
Feeling selfish for not letting go
Experiencing guilt for holding on instead of moving on
White flags, red flags, can't keep score
There are constant signs of surrender and warning, making it difficult to tally them all
I blame myself, but I blame you more
Although I take some responsibility, I hold you more accountable
I should've known better than that
I should have possessed better judgment
Known better than to let you back in
I should have been aware of the mistake of allowing you back into my life
Soon as I get over you, I take you right back
Once I finally move on from you, I immediately bring you back into my life
And I watch it collapse
I witness our relationship crumble
Just to do it again
Only to repeat the same destructive pattern
And you know I'll never get this right
You are aware that I will never succeed in finding a solution to this
Only calling on the lonely nights
Only reaching out to you when I feel lonely during the nights
Break up, we make up, kiss, fight, and make love
We continuously cycle through breaking up, reconciling, arguing, and engaging in intimacy
Keep coming back, don't know why
We repeatedly return to each other, without understanding the reason behind it
You're still showing up at my door
You continue to appear at my doorstep
And I still end up back at yours
And I still find myself returning to your place
Can we turn back time, take back the first time
Can we go back in time and undo the initial encounter
Swear it's the last time, that's what I said last time
I promise that this will be the final occurrence, just as I declared in the previous instances
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Bryn McCutcheon, Lauren Hungate, Lily Williamson, Matthew Morrisey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marissa Lane
Holy shit... after listening to villain and hearing this. Just wow! Found my new favorite artist !
Steven Sigmon
Know my way around is my favorite by Lily but I think Breakin in highlights her voice the best.
Debbie Storm
Ditto
baseballMoMo
LOL...thats what I said too!!! She's amazing...can't wait to see what she does next!!!!will definitely be waiting for whatever she's gonna do next!!!! Absolutely amazing
terri 2403
Wow, literally just found this artist, I so needed a new musical genius. I may have just found one. Love all these tracks,
Erica Cole
@Kelly Walton pp
Crystal Thornton
You should look up her song the villain
Tiffany Bussey
You should listen to her song villain, its amazing!
Nicole Brown
Agreed
Kelly Walton
Perfect comment Terri.