Better Off This Way
Breaking Free from Heartache: Allen Stone's 'Better Off This Way'
Lyrics
I always catch you when you fall
I consistently support you through difficult times.
And I am always there when life's mountains seem too tall
I am always there for you when faced with life's challenges.
And I give you space, but I always hear your call
I give you space, but I am attentive and responsive to your needs.
Maybe I'll be better after all
Despite my support, I may find improvement and happiness without you.
And you never catch me when I fall
You don't reciprocate the support when I need it.
Oh, and you never go out of your way to make me feel beautiful
You don't go out of your way to make me feel valued or attractive.
And ou're my baby and I am your fool
You are significant to me, and I feel vulnerable in this relationship.
Maybe I'll be better without you
I may be better without the relationship.
And maybe I'll be better without you
Reiteration of the idea that the speaker may be better off without the relationship.
Done, giving you my heart
I've stopped giving my heart to you.
When your heart's with someone else
Your heart is with someone else, causing pain.
And 'cause I'm done putting you first
I won't prioritize you when you prioritize someone else.
When you only care 'bout yourself
You show self-centered behavior, and I won't tolerate it.
And I'm tired of begging you to stay
Tired of pleading for you to stay in the relationship.
Maybe I'll be better off this way
Expressing hope for a better life without the current relationship.
And maybe I'll be better off this way
Reiteration of the desire for a better life without the current relationship.
And you never catch me when I slip
You don't provide support when I face difficulties.
Oh, but I know tonight
Aware that someone else may be romantically involved with you tonight.
Some other man gonna be kissin' on your lips
Anticipating another man kissing you, suggesting infidelity.
That same man thinks that you're just candy on his wrist
Highlighting the superficiality of the other man's attraction.
There's gotta be something better than this
Expressing dissatisfaction and a longing for a better situation.
There's gotta be something better than this
Reiteration of the desire for something better in life.
Done, giving you my heart
Continued reluctance to give one's heart in the current situation.
When your heart's with someone else
Reiteration of the partner's emotional unavailability.
And 'cause I'm done putting you first
Refusing to prioritize the partner who only cares about themselves.
When you only care 'bout yourself
Highlighting the partner's self-centered nature.
And I'm tired of begging you to stay
Tired of asking the partner to stay in the relationship.
Maybe I'll be better off this way
Hopeful that life will be better without the current relationship.
Oh, 'cause I'm done, giving you my heart
Reiteration of not giving one's heart in the current circumstance.
When your heart's with someone else
Highlighting the emotional disconnect due to the partner's involvement elsewhere.
And 'cause I'm done putting you first
Emphasizing the refusal to prioritize a self-centered partner.
When you only care 'bout yourself
Reiterating the partner's lack of concern for anyone but themselves.
And I'm tired of begging you to stay
Expressing weariness in pleading for the partner to remain in the relationship.
Maybe I'll be better off this way
Remaining hopeful about a better life without the current relationship.
And maybe I'll be better off this way
Reiteration of the hope for a better life without the current relationship.
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