Better Alone

Aaryan Shah's song 'Better Alone' delves into the emotional turmoil and eventual empowerment that comes from ending a toxic relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has been repeatedly let down by a partner who was never there when needed. The opening lines, 'After everything you put me through / You can’t hit me up when you’re lonely,' set the stage for a narrative of betrayal and neglect. This sets a tone of frustration and realization that the relationship was one-sided and damaging.

As the song progresses, Shah reflects on the years spent trying to let go of the pain and confusion caused by the relationship. The lines 'It’s been years I can’t let go / Of things I’ll never know' suggest a lingering sense of unresolved issues and unanswered questions. Despite the passage of time, the emotional scars remain, making it difficult to move on. However, the chorus, 'Cause I'm doing better alone,' marks a turning point where the protagonist acknowledges that solitude is preferable to the constant heartache.

The song also touches on themes of betrayal and self-respect. The repeated line 'I know what you did' indicates a moment of clarity and confrontation. The protagonist has come to terms with the betrayal and decides to cut ties definitively, as evidenced by the lines 'So don’t ever call me again / How dare you think we’ll still be friends?' This decision, though painful, is a step towards healing and self-empowerment. The song concludes with a resolve to protect oneself from further heartbreak, encapsulated in the line 'Can’t break my heart again.' Through 'Better Alone,' Aaryan Shah captures the complex emotions of ending a toxic relationship and finding strength in solitude.