Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2017-01-27
- Album Name: Darling Destroyer
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Better Off Alone” by Leopold and His Fiction
“Better Off Alone” by Leopold and His Fiction is a moody, melancholic song about the need to part ways with someone in order to be truly happy. The lyrics tell a story of two lovers who have reached a point of no return in their relationship – they’ve tried enough to make it work, but it’s just not going to happen. Although the narrator is still hurt and confused by the outcome, he recognizes that it is best for them both to go their separate ways. The pain of the situation is palpable in the lyrics as the narrator sings “now I’m better off alone”. He has made the brave and difficult decision to leave this relationship behind and look towards a better future.