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Better Off Lyrics by Ryan Ferguson

Only Trying To Help

2007

[Verse 1]
I'm better off now that my back is turned
And I can't see a thing
So go ahead and do what's necessary
I'll be waiting in the wings

[Verse 2]
And I assume if you should ever be compelled
To smell the flowers
That I have planted all myself, it took me hours

[Pre-Hook]
You're better off with your head down
Staring at the ground
Feeling sorry for your self

[Hook]
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want

[Verse 3]
And she should know
I would never call you out or be a stranger
So tell me, what is this about?
I'm sensing anger

[Pre-Hook 2]
What are you so scared of?
Open up your heart 'coz I'm only trying to help
You're better off with your head up higher
Time to stop feeling sorry for yourself

[Hook]
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want

[Bridge]
You're safe again if you wander back
You're safe again if you wander back
You're safe again if you wander back

[Hook]
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want

[Hook]
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want
Yeah, so do what you want

About “Better Off” by Ryan Ferguson

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"Better Off" is credited to Ryan Ferguson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Better Off" appears on "Only Trying To Help" in 2007.

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