Better Alone Lyrics

Lyric discussion by indstrlgal 

Cover art for Better Alone lyrics by Lykke Li

This song seems to be about being with someone but still feeling lonely. And who among us hasn’t felt that at some point? The loneliness that comes from being in a relationship that is not fulfilling, and it can happen in several situations:

Sometimes you’re falling for someone, they want to keep seeing you, but you can tell they don’t feel the same way you do. You think making love might make it right, might make them fall for you too - but it never does.

Sometimes they’re just a friend with benefits, and you just feel profound loneliness after being with them.

Sometimes they’re a platonic friend but you start falling for them and they don’t reciprocate. And who’s to blame? You can’t really blame them for not wanting you.

Until one day you realize the heartache is not worth it and you have to say goodbye.

'I'm better alone than lonely (lonely, lonely) I'm better alone than lonely here with you So lonely here

Lonely, I'm better all alone'

My Interpretation