“You Deserve Better”
This song is about a relationship I stayed in longer than I should have.
I became the person they came to whenever things were falling apart. I listened to everything, supported them, and made space for them no matter what. Over time, I started to feel like that was my role—to be there for them, no questions asked. And I convinced myself that meant it was real.
But when I needed that same support back, it wasn’t there. Every time I tried to open up, they pulled away or avoided it. Instead of showing up for me, they’d say things like “you deserve better,” and then do nothing to actually be better. They never fully committed, but they also never fully let me go.
I started noticing the pattern. They would come close when they needed something, then distance themselves again. And even though I saw it happening, I stayed. I kept hoping it would change, or that maybe I was just expecting too much.
The worst part is how it changed me. I started accepting less than I should have. I made excuses for them. I got used to being treated like I was only important when it was convenient. And somehow, I still wanted them.
The distance in the song reflects what it felt like—being connected to someone but still feeling completely alone. Like no matter how much I gave, there was always a gap I couldn’t close.
This isn’t a story about me getting over it or moving on. It’s about being stuck in that moment where I know exactly what’s happening, I know it’s not healthy, but I’m still in it anyway.