My heart drops dead every time that I see her
Run upstairs so I can get the picture clearer
Walking past my room
In the early afternoon
Long dark hair, in an oversized sweater
Know you don’t care but I can pretend that you do
In the early afternoon
Oh, maybe one day suddenly
You’ll look up and notice me, up there
But I’m too scared
Maybe I’m better alone (Alone, alone)
I say I’ll get better, I won’t (Ooh, ooh)
Maybe I’m better alone
I woke up in the morning, talked myself up
Got the courage then I waited in my room
Right before the afternoon
I saw you take the corner, I was opening the door when I saw two
It wasn’t only you
Maybe I’m better alone (Alone, alone)
I say I’ll get better, I won’t (Ooh, ooh)
Maybe I’m better alone
Just the way that it’s always been
I’ll be there for myself
Guess I have to let you go
I’m better off alone
Maybe I’m better alone
Imagine if it went another way
Imagine if I got the chance to say
That all this time I’ve waited for you here
Oh, imagine if it went another way
Imagine if I got the chance to say
That all this time I’ve waited for you
But maybe I’m better alone (Alone, alone)
I say I’ll get better, I won’t (Ooh, ooh)
Maybe I’m better alone
Just the way that it’s always been
I’ll be there for myself
Guess I have to let you go
I’m better off alone
Maybe I’m better alone
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm, hmm
Ooh, ooh
Unpacking the Vulnerability in “Better Alone”
In “Better Alone,” Benson Boone crafts an intimate portrait of longing and self-discovery. The lyrics paint the scene of a young person caught in the quiet ache of unrequited love, noticing every detail of their crush and replaying the hope that they might finally be seen. The recurring motif of being “better alone” highlights the internal struggle between clinging to hope and accepting solitude as a form of self-preservation. Boone’s storytelling is raw yet relatable, capturing the universal experience of wanting connection but fearing rejection. The song’s gentle melody and honest lyrics invite listeners to reflect on their own moments of vulnerability and growth.
Song Credits
- Artist: Benson Boone
- Songwriters: Benson Boone
- Release Year: 2024