Better off Now
Embracing Change: Better Off Now by Retirement Party
Lyrics
can you please sell us some time? pretty barren in that commodity
Expressing a desire to buy time, highlighting the scarcity of time as a commodity.
I promise then I’ll just unwind, it’s hard to break from that mentality
Committing to unwind if given more time, acknowledging the difficulty of breaking free from a certain mindset.
oh, I’m pretending to know all about how this should go
Admitting to pretending knowledge about the situation and how it should unfold.
drawing up a thicker skin, still adjusting to this modality
Describing efforts to build resilience ("thicker skin") and adjusting to a new way of thinking.
always promised with a grin, a slap in the face is that reality
Noting promises made with a positive attitude but realizing that reality can be harsh.
oh, I’m pretending to know all about how this should go
Reiterating the theme of pretending to understand the situation.
all you wanted was some patience but I’m over it now
Acknowledging someone's desire for patience but expressing personal frustration, moving past it.
messed around with complacence and I’m better off now
Indicating a change after engaging in complacency, suggesting personal growth or improvement.
once I see beyond that face of yours I find myself at a closed door
Seeing beyond a facade and encountering a closed door, possibly representing the end of a relationship or realization.
wasn’t bad but I’d say that I’m better off now
Reflecting on the past, stating that it wasn't bad, but asserting an improved current state.
maybe this is all on me, I’m unfamiliar with this formality
Taking responsibility for the situation, admitting unfamiliarity with certain formalities.
continuation by all means, at least I’m pretty consistent in my duality
Expressing a commitment to continue despite uncertainties, acknowledging consistency in personal duality.
oh, I’m pretending to know all about how this should go
Repeating the theme of pretending to understand the unfolding events.
all you wanted was some patience but I’m over it now
Reiterating personal frustration with the desire for patience, indicating a move beyond that mindset.
messed around with complacence and I’m better off now
Highlighting a positive change after dealing with complacency, asserting an improved current state.
once I see beyond that face of yours I find myself at a closed door
Encountering a closed door after seeing beyond a facade, with the realization that it's ultimately beneficial.
wasn’t bad but I’d say that I’m better off now
Summarizing the past as not bad, affirming the current improved state.
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