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Better Now Lyrics

by Post Malone

Lyricist: Post Malone, Dan Wilson, Louis Bell

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Better Now Lyrics

You probably think that you are better now, better now You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything You know I say that I am better now, better now I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything I did not believe that it would end, no Everything came second to the Benz oh You're not even speaking to my friends, no You knew all my uncles and my aunts though Twenty candles, blow 'em out and open your eyes We were looking forward to the rest of our lives Used to keep my picture posted by your bedside Now it's in your dresser with the socks you don't like And I'm rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' With my brothers like it's Jonas, Jonas Drinkin' Henny and I'm tryna forget But I can't get this shit outta my head You probably think that you are better now, better now You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything You know I say that I am better now, better now I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything I seen you with your other dude He seemed like he was pretty cool I was so broken over you Life it goes on, what can you do? I just wonder what it’s gonna take Another foreign or a bigger chain Because no matter how my life has changed I keep on looking back on better days You probably think that you are better now, better now You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything You know I say that I am better now, better now I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything Oh-oh I promise I swear to you I'll be okay You're only the love of my life You probably think that you are better now, better now You only say that 'cause I'm not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything You know I say that I am better now, better now I only say that 'cause you're not around, not around You know I never meant to let you down, let you down Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything Oh-oh

Meaning of Better Now

“Better Now” by Post Malone is a raw and melancholic exploration of heartbreak and the slow, often painful, process of moving on – or at least appearing to. The song’s core theme revolves around a past relationship where the narrator feels he offered everything, only to be dismissed and seemingly improved once he's no longer present in her life. The repetition of “You probably think that you are better now” acts as a pointed jab, highlighting what Post Malone perceives as a superficial, self-serving justification for her newfound happiness – it’s entirely dependent on his absence. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a once deeply invested relationship, filled with grand gestures ("Woulda gave you anything, woulda gave you everything") and sentimental displays like keeping a photograph by her bedside, now relegated to a dresser drawer alongside mismatched socks. Post Malone isn't simply lamenting the breakup; he’s grappling with the feeling that his efforts were ultimately futile and that she’s fabricating an improved version of herself for external validation. The references – the Benz, Henny, and comparisons to Jonas Brothers – underscore a desire to escape the pain through superficial distractions and a return to a carefree lifestyle. Despite attempting to move forward, marked by encounters with other men and materialistic pursuits, he remains fixated on “better days,” suggesting an inability to fully detach from the memory of their shared future. Ultimately, "Better Now" is a brutally honest reflection on regret, the illusion of progress, and the lingering power of love – or perhaps, the enduring ache of what was lost, delivered with Post Malone’s signature blend of vulnerability and swagger.

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