Better Off
Transformed by Love: Jake Nelson's 'Better Off' JourneyLyrics
I was a late night, let it ride, love and leave it kind of guy
I used to be someone who enjoyed late nights, embraced a carefree attitude in love, and had a tendency to leave relationships.
I was a tear em' up throw em' down wrecking ball runnin' around
I was reckless, tearing things apart, being destructive, and running around like a wrecking ball.
I was a man on a mission livin' and a sinnin'
I had a purpose in life, but it involved engaging in sinful activities.
Burnin' both candles out
I was burning the candle at both ends, exhausting myself.
I wasn't thinking', what was I drinking?
I wasn't considering the consequences of my actions, possibly influenced by alcohol.
Clearly something not as strong as you
I wasn't thinking clearly, and the strength of what I was consuming was not comparable to the impact you had on me.
When you hit me like a double
Your impact on me was powerful, like a double shot of trouble.
Double shot of trouble, like a fireball burning on up
Intense and passionate, like a fireball burning brightly.
Straight out of the blue, no idea, not a clue
Your influence came unexpectedly, without any forewarning.
Now I'm buzzin' feeling all brand new
Now I feel a buzzing sensation and a sense of renewal.
And the road that I was rollin' was runnin out of road
I was running out of the path I was on, facing a dead end.
Flirting with the flames, crazy comin' off the tracks
I was taking risks and living dangerously, almost losing control.
Yeah I'm better off where I'm at
Despite the challenges, I realize I'm better off where I am now.
Yeah I'm better off where I'm at
Reiteration of being in a better place after your impact.
I was an 80 proof, bend the rules, breakin' hearts, and chasin' the moon
I used to be strong, breaking rules, breaking hearts, and chasing unattainable goals.
Kinda Like a part-time paramour gettin' pretty good at the swoon
I was like a part-time lover, becoming adept at romantic gestures, but this changed with you.
Before you
Referring to the transformative impact you had on the speaker's life.
Yeah you hit me like a double
Similar to line 7, highlighting the impactful nature of your presence.
Double shot of trouble, like a fireball burning on up
Reiteration of the intense impact, emphasizing trouble and passion.
Straight out of the blue, no idea, not a clue
Expressing the sudden and unexpected nature of your arrival.
Now I'm buzzin' feeling all brand new
Feeling a positive and refreshing change after encountering you.
And the road that I was rollin' was runnin out of road
The previous path was leading nowhere; now there's a new direction.
Flirting with the flames, crazy comin' off the tracks
Acknowledging the risky and chaotic past that has been left behind.
Yeah I'm better off where I'm at
Reaffirmation of being in a better place after your influence.
Yeah I'm better off where I'm at
Reiteration of the improved state of being.
Before you I don't know what I was doin'
Prior to you, I was lost and unaware of my actions.
Before you I was S.O.L and going down
Before you, my situation seemed dire, heading towards failure.
But now I'm better off
Now, I find myself in a better state of being.
Yeah you hit me like a double
Reiteration of the powerful impact, reminiscent of a double shot of trouble.
Double shot of trouble, like a fireball burning on up
Intense and passionate, like a burning fireball, expressing the depth of the impact.
Straight out of the blue, no idea, not a clue
Similar to line 20, emphasizing the unexpected nature of your influence.
Now I'm buzzin' feeling all brand new
Feeling a positive and refreshing change after encountering you, similar to line 21.
And the road I was a rollin was runnin out of road
Reiterating the idea that the previous path was leading nowhere.
Flirting with the flames, crazy comin' off the tracks
Describing the chaotic and risky past that has been left behind, similar to line 23.
Yeah I'm better off where I'm at
Emphasizing the current improved state of being.
Yeah I'm better off where I'm at
Reiteration of the speaker being in a better place after your impact.
I'm better of where I'm at
Final affirmation of being in a better state of being after your influence.
Yeah I'm better off where I'm at
Reiteration of the improved state of being.
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