Better Off
Better Off: A Heartfelt Reflection on Lost Love by Henry Verus
Lyrics
Looking back and I’m losing it
Reflecting on the past and feeling overwhelmed
Looking back at the two of us
Recalling memories of their past relationship
I guess that you wanted more
Realizing the partner desired more than what was given
Know that I wasn’t good enough
Understanding personal shortcomings in the relationship
Broken heart, need another one
Feeling emotionally broken and in need of another relationship
I get why you walked out the door
Comprehending the reasons behind the partner leaving
I’ve been thinking ‘bout you living life on your own
Pondering about the partner living independently
Wonder if you ever think about me when you’re alone
Questioning if the partner thinks about them in solitude
I know I’m not perfect, but you’re perfect for me
Recognizing personal imperfections, yet believing in compatibility
But I know it could never work ‘cause to be honest
Realizing that despite compatibility, the relationship was unfeasible
You look better off without me
Observing that the partner seems happier without them
And maybe that’s why you don’t pick up the phone
Speculating that the partner avoids communication for that reason
You look better off without me in the picture
Admitting that the partner's life seems better without their presence
Girl, I miss you but i know that you don’t
Expressing longing for the partner while acknowledging their indifference
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Repetitive melody without specific lyrical meaning
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Continuation of the melody
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Further continuation of the melody
Girl I’m going mad just thinking ‘bout you smile without my hands
Feeling tormented imagining the partner's happiness without them
Wrapped around your waist just like they used to be
Recalling intimate moments and how things used to be
Girl, this all so new to me
Expressing confusion and discomfort with the current situation
Tell me why you never said part of the plan was losing me
Questioning why the partner didn't mention the possibility of separation
(It was you and me)
Recalling the relationship's closeness
We never talk and it’s killing me slowly
Feeling distressed due to lack of communication
Girl, you were my lover and also my homie
Highlighting the multifaceted nature of the relationship
I still think about you but I keep it lowkey
Admitting thoughts about the partner while keeping them private
Guess you forgot all the promises you told me
Reminiscing about unfulfilled promises made by the partner
But I guess it all just worked out for you in the end
Believing that the partner's life improved post-breakup
Cause if I’m honest
Expressing honesty about the partner's improved state without them
You look better off (Better off) without me
Reiterating observation of the partner's improved condition without them
And maybe that’s why you don’t pick up the phone (Pick up the phone)
Speculating that lack of communication is due to the partner's betterment
You look better off without me in the picture
Acknowledging the partner's improved life without their involvement
Girl, I miss you but I know that you don’t
Expressing missing the partner while recognizing their indifference
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