Better Off Without You is the 3rd out of 4 released singles from the album Wired by the British rock band Mallory Knox. It was released on January 19th 2017.
The approximately 3-minute long track describes the struggles of bassist Sam Douglas with mental health issues, especially with his anxiety....
[Verse 1]
You got it all wrong, you think I'm indestructible
But I can tell you right now, with losing my mind I'm losing my money
And I'm feeling sick but I think I'm getting used to it
And I've been taking trips, out of my head and out of my body
Losing myself and loving no one
[Chorus]
I'd like, to say, I'm better off without you
But I can't, no way, you won't believe me
At nights, I drift, like a bottle in the ocean
My 'Citalopram' will pull me through
[Verse 2]
Well I know it's all wrong just a, weak minded individual
But I can tell you right now, I know I ain't weak, I aim to get better
But I must admit, that I fear I can't get over it
But time only will tell
I barely feel sad, I rarely feel happy
Pop those pills and settle down
[Chorus]
I'd like, to say, I'm better off without you
But I can't, no way, you won't believe me
At nights, I drift, like a bottle in the ocean
My 'Citalopram' will pull me though
[Bridge]
I can't stop smoking and drinking with the mess I'm in
I need something stronger than your medicine
I know it's not healthy but I just can't quit
I can't win
[Chorus]
I'd like, to say, I'm better off without you
But I can't, no way, you won't believe me
At nights, I drift, like a bottle in the ocean
My 'Citalopram' will pull me though
[Outro]
I can't stop smoking and drinking with the mess I'm in
I need something stronger than your medicine
I know it's not healthy but I just can't quit
I can't win
Better Off Without You was written by Sam Douglas & Mikey Chapman & Joe Savins & James Gillett & David Rawling.
Better Off Without You was produced by Dan Austin.
Mallory Knox released Better Off Without You on Thu Jan 19 2017.
Bassist Sam Douglas said the following:
I think I saw a doctor for 2 minutes. I was in and out quicker than a trip to a drive-thru Burger King and for some reason that didn’t sit quite right with me. As I said I’m not good at talking to people that I don’t really know when it comes to being persona...