You Deserve Better
tripsixx Lyrics

I know the devil here lie
The singer recognizes that there are temptations and negative influences in their life.

Things ain't what they seem when you live this life
Life can be deceiving and things aren't always as they appear.

Battling my demons every night, tryna live my dreams out every night
The singer struggles with inner demons but still tries to achieve their goals every day.

I still think about you sometimes
Despite moving on, the artist still thinks of their past relationship.

Everything that I left behind, It all seems like a past life in my mind
The artist left a lot behind and it seems like another lifetime ago to them now.

I wish I could give you peace of mind
The singer wishes they could provide comfort and closure for their past partner.

You always said you never had me in the first place
The singer's past partner didn't feel like they had a strong connection in the relationship.

N****s used to dub me in the worst way
The artist used to be rejected and overlooked by others.

Now I pull up, skrt, hop out like my birthday
The artist now feels confident and proud of their success.

Y'all need to chase a check with your broke ass
The artist asserts that their detractors need to focus on making money for themselves.

I′m kicked back, blowing on that Cali grass
The singer is relaxed and enjoying the pleasures of life in California.

Fuck on that bitch and I gave her a follow
The artist engages in casual sexual relationships and doesn't take them seriously.

Gotta live with the fact that I did you wrong
The singer knows they hurt their past partner and must accept responsibility for it.

Gotta live with the fact that I left you lone
The singer must also accept that they left their past partner without support or companionship.

She here to stay but I'm gone tomorrow
The singer is noncommittal and unwilling to maintain a long-term relationship.

I can′t see the tears coming down my eyes
The artist's emotions are numbed by drugs, specifically Percocet.

Perkies numb the pain that I feel inside
The artist uses painkillers to cope with their emotional pain.

I know I changed and you recognize, That I'm not the same, yeah, I realize
The singer acknowledges that they have grown and changed, but also recognizes that their past partner may not see them in the same way anymore.

You deserve better
The singer realizes that their past partner deserves more than what they were able to provide.

I should know better
The artist understands that they could have done things differently and made better choices.