{"id":"50a9b5d8-0691-45d8-8a78-ea419af76605","title":"Better Off (We Both Know It)","artist":"Confidential","album":"","year":2025,"genre":"Pop/Pop-Rock/Indie Pop","duration":"2:52","lyrics":"Verse 1\nI packed up your hoodie and left it with June,\n’Cause I’m done playing therapist over the phone.\nYou swore you were “working on being a better you,”\nCool—me too, but I did it alone.\nI changed the locks and the playlist, that’s growth,\nTook your name off the back of my coat.\nI’m sleeping like Sundays, windows wide open—\nFunny how peace needs the room you stole.\n\nPre-Chorus\nI used to keep score like it made me safe,\nNow I keep space, that’s a better place.\nIf you’re still running laps in the past, good luck—\nI’m walking out, finally catching my breath.\n\nChorus\n’Cause I’m better off and we both know it,\nYou see the glow and try not to show it.\nYou had your shot—wild guess? You blew it.\nCut you off, now I’m better off, don’t you know it.\nI’m doing fine, and the proof’s in motion—\nHeart like the ocean, leveled and open.\nYou had your shot—wild guess? You blew it.\nCut you off, now I’m better off—and we both know it.\n\nPost-Chorus\nBetter off, better off, say it with your chest now (hey)\nBetter off, better off, truth is gonna get out (hey)\n\nVerse 2\nI left you on read—now I’m booking a flight,\nAnd the bars got better when I cut your line.\nYou were my type, now you’re just typo,\nFixed with a backspace, cleaner design.\nI’m dancing with friends you never liked much,\nLaughing at jokes you would have talked through.\nYou taught me what want isn’t—thanks for the lesson;\nI’ll send you an apple for teacher’s remorse.\n\nPre-Chorus\nI used to chase “almost,” calling it fate,\nNow I chase morning—coffee, a slate that’s clean.\nIf you’re still saying “maybe we…” cool, say less—\nI’m saying “never,” politely and seen.\n\nChorus\n’Cause I’m better off and we both know it,\nYou see the glow and try not to show it.\nYou had your shot—wild guess? You blew it.\nCut you off, now I’m better off, don’t you know it.\nI’m doing fine, and the proof’s in motion—\nHeart like the ocean, leveled and open.\nYou had your shot—wild guess? You blew it.\nCut you off, now I’m better off—and we both know it.\n\nBridge\nYour new girl asked if we’re still in touch—no text, just touched up memories, hush.\nI changed my passcode to BYE-U-ENOUGH,\nSet my ringtone to “shh,” peace when it buzzes.\nI don’t do circles, I dot my i’s—\nSigned “best regards,” then closed that file.\nYou want my time? That ship set sail—\nI’m booked and blessed—check the email.\n\nBreak/Drop\nBetter off, better off—you feel it and you know—\n\nDouble Chorus (w/ tag)\n’Cause I’m better off and we both know it,\nYou see the glow and try not to show it.\nYou had your shot—wild guess? You blew it.\nCut you off, now I’m better off, don’t you know it.\nI’m doing fine, and the proof’s in motion—\nHeart like the ocean, leveled and open.\nYou had your shot—wild guess? You blew it.\nCut you off, now I’m better off—and we both know it.\nBetter off, better off—yeah, we both know it.\n\nOutro\nBetter off, better off—you can quote it.","notes":"Tempo 120 BPM, key E major. Chords: Verses/Chorus E–B–C#m–A; Pre A–B–C#m–B; Bridge C#m–B–A–A; Break holds A then drop to E major. Pop-rock production: dry, punchy drums (room mic subtly compressed and gated for size); crunchy doubled electrics in verses, quad-tracked power chords in chorus; melodic bass with light drive, slides into key moments; subtle Juno pad for width and movement; FX risers into hooks, 2-beat stop pre-chorus-to-chorus. Guitar Solo after second chorus can riff on main melody or chord voicings. Lead vocal slightly saturated, stacked thirds on chorus, gang shouts on 'better off' during post-chorus. Post-chorus chant designed for crowd/TikTok. Target length 2:45–3:00, first chorus ~0:45. Consider adding a subtle 808 underneath the kick drum for modern pop feel. On final chorus, add a high harmony to increase the emotional impact.","description":"A defiant and empowering pop-rock anthem about moving on from a toxic relationship and embracing self-discovery. The song blends catchy melodies with a driving beat, creating an energetic and relatable narrative of newfound freedom and self-worth. The lyrical content is sharp and witty, showcasing the protagonist's growth and resilience after cutting ties with a former partner who failed to appreciate them. It's a song about finding your glow, knowing your worth, and not looking back.","image_url":"https://v3b.fal.media/files/b/zebra/bOQ0aoKkx_5yrDwKIk_UN.jpg","audio_url":"","created_at":"2025-10-13T15:00:06.127+00:00"}