The song "Better Off" by Handsome Ghost is about a past relationship that has ended, but looking towards a better future. The lyrics talk about how they don't need a reason to break up, it's just the season for falling apart. They've both packed their bags and even though there were warnings, they didn't listen. The song then goes on to describe a moment in the past where they were in a loft with friends, but everyone had left. They were alone, staring at the ceiling, and feeling the heaviness in the air. This moment is described as the still, the spin, the stop. Despite the breakup, the singer acknowledges that the other person will always be a part of their truth and they will always be a tear on the edge of their dress. The song ends with them both being better off after the breakup and looking forward to a brighter future. Overall, "Better Off" is a song about accepting the end of a relationship and moving on towards a better future. The lyrics use metaphorical language to describe the emotional complexity of the breakup, while ultimately celebrating the good that can come out of ending a toxic relationship.
