Better Without You

How many times did you make up lies,

And I was the fool who believed?

Still remember those wild dreams you had –

‘Bout love, and what we could achieve.

But all you ever did was ramble,

You never heard a single word.

Same old story, on repeat –

Change was something you deferred.

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My best friend warned me long ago,

Now I finally see it’s true.

I cried so many nights for you –

But now, I need you to know:

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I'm doing better – without you, don’t forget.

You tore us down – no passion, no regret.

And even if you say you care,

It doesn’t change what isn’t there.

You write, “I miss you” – but I won't reply.

'Cause I’m doing better – better without you tonight.

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How could I trust you, being so blind?

You were poison in my veins.

Felt your heartbeat just last night,

Now you’re twisting up my brain.

I was the calm in your chaos,

But you were chaos all the time.

You messed with my head so bad,

And still said none of it was your crime.

I gave it all, but you held back.

I faced your pain alone.

Now your scars are carved in my heart –

A grave I call my own.

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My best friend warned me long ago,

Now I finally see it’s true.

I won’t waste another tear for you –

But still, I hope you know:

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I'm doing better – without you, for good this time.

You played my heart, never paid the price.

And even if you think of me,

It means nothing now, can’t you see?

I finally know: I was never enough –

For someone who was never tough.

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I tried to build a future with you –

But you were never really there.

Planted dreams on our balcony –

But you just didn't care.

You brought chaos to my thinking,

Burned my peace like a flame.

You filled my mind with shadows,

Then left me drowning in your shame.

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I'm doing better – without you, this is real.

Took back my life, forgot how joy can feel.

And even if you don’t believe –

I’m done, and I won’t grieve.

You say you miss me – but I stay still.

Yeah, I’m doing better – better without you, for real.