this song is definitely alex just saying, “yea, i dont care anymore”. its implied that she wants him back after hurting him but not that she told him. he just wants to let her know shes only the next best thing
[Verse 1]
I'm looking forward to another day without you
The way I see it you could never do what I do
I welcomed you with open arms
You drove the knife right through my heart
So now I'm crossing out the pain that's been tearing us apart
[Chorus]
You were out of sight, now you're out of line
Went to your head, now you're left behind
[Hook]
Let me go, can't you see?
You're just the next best thing to me
Here I go, honestly
You're just the next best thing to me
[Verse 2]
I'm packing up my things and moving on without you
As far as I can see you'll never do what I do
I'm pushing you away, living out my dreams that you tore down
Can't you swallow up your pride, admit defeat and finally drown
[Bridge]
I think you're in over your head
Choking as the water fills your lungs
Can't you see, to me you're dead
Too late now, what's said is done
[Chorus]
You were out of sight, now you're out of line
Went to your head, now you're left behind
[Hook]
Let me go, can't you see?
You're just the next best thing to me
Here I go, honestly
You're just the next best thing to me
The Next Best Thing was written by Zack Merrick & Jack Barakat & Rian Dawson & Alex Gaskarth.
The Next Best Thing was produced by Paul Leavitt & All Time Low.
All Time Low released The Next Best Thing on Sat Nov 01 2003.