Bruce talked about writing this song in the 23 episode of his and his girlfriend’s podcast, Couple of Issues. He said that the song is the story of his bandmate quitting, everything he went through, and the end of their friendship. It was written after they ended up seeing each other and Bruce hopin...
[Intro]
(I had to find out in the worst way)
[Verse 1]
Heard through a friend that it hurts you to see me doin' well, without you
I can't believe you go and make this all about you, this isn't about you
I heard you lengthened out your hair and shortened up your name
That's so you
Now I wonder if I even recognize you face again (again, again)
[Pre-Chorus]
I found my truth was in the downfall
Paint a picture grateful
Pain is something graceful, yeah
I took a step back for a clear view
In a way I want to thank you
[Chorus]
I had to find out in the worst way
I can make it out of anything
'Cause even on the first day, you were gone
Emotional truth, I tried everything to get back to you
But nothing would change
That I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, I'm better off this way
(Yeah, I'm better off this way)
[Verse 2]
But now we are standing in the same room, not saying one word
Acting like we don't know each other anymore, we don't know each other anymore
I really want you to know that I don't hate you
I hope you know that I really wish you the best
But the time has come to move on with my life
So goodbye old friend
[Chorus]
I had to find out in the worst way
I can make it out of anything
'Cause even on the first day, you were gone
Emotional truth, I tried everything to get back to you
But nothing would change
That I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, I'm better off this way
Yeah, I'm better off this way
[Pre-Chorus]
I found my truth was in the downfall
Paint a picture grateful
Pain is something graceful, yeah
I took a step back for a clear view
In a way, I want to thank you
[Chorus]
I had to find out in the worst way
I can make it out of anything
'Cause even on the first day, you were gone
Emotional truth, I tried everything to get back to you
But nothing would change
That I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, I'm better off this way
Yeah, I'm better off this way
Better Off This Way was written by Bruce Wiegner.
Better Off This Way was produced by Bruce Wiegner.
Bruce Wiegner released Better Off This Way on Fri Oct 12 2018.