Better This Way
Embracing Silence: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'Better This Way' by Inky Scratches
Lyrics
You know I hate the noise that the motorcycles make
The speaker dislikes the loud sound of motorcycles.
Keep a helmet by my bed in case of earthquakes
They keep a helmet nearby in preparation for unexpected disasters, possibly symbolic of being cautious in life.
You know I'm just a little too careful with my embrace
The speaker tends to be overly careful or restrained in showing affection.
So I guess I'll just stay quiet
The speaker decides to remain silent, possibly suggesting resignation or acceptance of a situation.
I guess it's better this way
Acceptance of the current state of affairs, implying that silence is preferable.
My love, you have forgotten all over again
The person they love has forgotten something important again.
But my bad
Acknowledgment of fault or mistake on the speaker's part.
That's just the way it goes, I guess
Resignation to the way things happen, accepting the flow of life.
It seems no matter what I always stay the same
Feeling stuck in a pattern, unable to change despite efforts.
It seems no matter what I never can change
Acknowledgment of inability to alter circumstances or behavior.
I like keeping score of the planes flying over
The speaker keeps track of passing planes, perhaps symbolizing time or change.
Maybe one has seen you with your arms around cold shoulders
Suspecting that someone might have seen the person they love being distant or unfriendly.
Even though I know that it would hurt to hear these stories
Knowing that hearing negative things about their loved one would be painful.
Knowing that you're still around is just enough for me
Being content with the mere presence of the loved one despite difficulties.
Quiet
Reiteration of silence or maintaining a quiet disposition.
I'll get my thoughts back into place
Trying to organize thoughts and regain composure.
But their placement has seemed to sketch out your face
Even when trying to collect thoughts, the image of the loved one persists.
It seems no matter what I always stay the same
Repeating the feeling of being stuck in unchangeable patterns.
It seems no matter what I never can change
Emphasizing the inability to break free from set ways.
You know I hate the noise that the motorcycles make
Reiteration of dislike for motorcycle noise.
Keep a helmet by my bed in case of earthquakes
Reiterating the preparedness for unexpected events.
You know I'm just a little too careful with my embrace
Repetition of being overly cautious in displaying affection.
So I guess I'll just stay quiet
Choosing to remain silent as a preferred course of action.
I guess it's better this way
Reaffirmation that silence or inaction is preferable.
It's better this way
Emphasizing that the current state of affairs is indeed better.
Way
Repetition of the word "way."
Better
Emphasis on improvement or a better situation.
Better this way
Confirmation that the current way is indeed better.
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