The song "Better When You're Gone" by David Guetta, Brooks & Loote explores the painful emotions and struggles of a toxic relationship. The lyrics depict the narrator's inner turmoil as they try to cope with the pain and heartbreak caused by their partner. The verse "I got pain from my waist up, And I'll wake up and I'll take drugs, And I say stuff that I'll make up, like 'I hate love'" symbolizes the emotional distress the narrator experiences. They resort to self-destructive behaviors, such as taking drugs, to numb their pain. The line "I hate love" reflects their confusion and frustration with their feelings towards their partner. The chorus suggests that the narrator is caught in a cycle of hope and disappointment. They acknowledge that things will only get worse when they go out and see their partner's friends, as it reminds them of the pain they're feeling. Despite this, they can't bring themselves to lie or hate their partner. The lyrics "What is the point of hoping when it's already broken? It hurts to let you go but it's worse to hold on" highlight the internal struggle of letting go of a relationship that has already reached its breaking point. The narrator knows that they will be better off without their partner, but the pain of holding on is equally excruciating. The line "You gave me just eighty, When I needed all hundred percent of you lately" emphasizes the narrator's disappointment and dissatisfaction with their partner's lack of effort in the relationship. They feel that their partner doesn't even try to make things work, leading to feelings of emptiness and sadness. Overall, "Better When You're Gone" conveys the emotional journey of someone realizing the toxicity of a relationship and the pain they experience in letting go.
