Better This Way
Unveiling Depths: The Meaning Behind 'Better This Way'
Lyrics
Assume we lie on a serious side
Assuming that we are on a serious side, possibly referring to a more earnest or committed aspect of a relationship.
You're the cold I've taken home
You are the emotional distance or detachment that I bring home with me.
Inside my lungs, air's consumed by thought
Within my inner self, thoughts consume the air in my lungs, possibly suggesting a heavy mental burden.
And the pressure keeps them tight
The pressure from these thoughts is causing tension or tightness.
You like it better that way
You prefer or find it more desirable when things are presented or perceived in a certain way.
You like it better that way
-To sleep it off
Choosing to sleep and escape from the situation.
Felt you open up
I sensed you becoming more open or vulnerable during sleep.
But you still see me wrong
Despite this vulnerability, your perception of me remains skewed or incorrect.
Deny, deny, well i'm waking up
Emphasizing the realization or awakening from a state of denial.
You like me better that way
You prefer me in a changed or transformed state, possibly suggesting personal growth or evolution.
You like it better that way
-The needle says no, you decide its right
A metaphorical reference to a decision-making process, where the needle signifies hesitation or reluctance.
You wait a little longer and design their rights
Choosing to wait longer before deciding on a course of action and determining what is right.
Design the rights
The act of designing or shaping one's rights or principles.
You like me better that way
Similar to lines 14-15, expressing a preference for a transformed version of the speaker.
You like it better that way
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