Better Off
Embracing Life's Ups and Downs: 'Better Off' with Love and Theft
Lyrics
That bottle of whiskey - Aint gonna drink it self
Expressing the idea that a bottle of whiskey won't pour itself, implying a need for action.
we been waiting for a reason - to take it down off that shelf
Waiting for a reason to justify taking the whiskey off the shelf, suggesting anticipation or hesitation.
If that tops the only thing between you and me getting where we want
Suggesting that removing a barrier (the top of the bottle) is necessary for the speaker and someone else to achieve their desires.
Its better off
Concluding that it's better to take action and remove obstacles to reach a desired outcome.
Girl im a mess - I know we aint even left
Admitting to being in a messy state before even starting a journey or an endeavor.
So if we don’t show up - we’ll blame it all on that dress
If they don't show up, blaming it on a dress, possibly using it as an excuse for delay or imperfections.
i love the way it looks on you so baby I hope you dont take this wrong
Expressing admiration for the way a dress looks on the girl, hoping she won't misinterpret the compliment.
it looks better off
Suggesting that the dress looks better when off, perhaps implying a desire for intimacy.
Im better off when im loving you baby
Feeling better in general when in love, expressing a positive impact of love on the speaker.
Aint no doubt about it im a lucky man
Expressing gratitude for being fortunate in love and life.
id be good as gone if you hadn’t come along and saved me
Implies that the speaker was in a troubled state before the arrival of the person being addressed.
because of you baby - Im better off
Stating that the speaker is better off because of the person they are addressing.
That song that’s on - is making me think tonight
A song on, prompting reflective thoughts, possibly about the relationship or the moment.
we can burn a couple candles -let the moon peak through the blinds
Suggesting a romantic setting with candles and moonlight, emphasizing the atmosphere.
i could look at you forever - but if killing all the lights will turn you on
Expressing a desire to prolong the moment by turning off the lights, focusing attention on the partner.
they’re better off
Implies that turning off the lights enhances the experience, making it better.
Im better off when im loving you baby
Reiterating the positive impact of love on the speaker's well-being.
Aint no doubt about it im a lucky man
Affirming the speaker's good fortune and luck in the relationship.
id be good as gone if you hadn’t come along and saved me
Acknowledging that the person being addressed played a crucial role in saving the speaker.
because of you baby - Im better off
Stating once again that the speaker is better off because of the person they are addressing.
Ain’t no doubt about it
Reiterating the speaker's confidence in being fortunate and lucky.
I’m a lucky man
Continuing to express gratitude for luck, specifically when the person is showing affection.
When you’re lovin on me baby
Highlighting the positive impact of the person's love on the speaker.
Ohhh I’m better Off.
Concluding that the speaker is better off overall because of the love received.
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