Было лучше (It was better) Lyrics Ganlyrics

Было лучше (It was better) Lyrics Meaning

[Припев]
The chorus expresses a sense of frustration and disappointment. It mocks how the artist, once seen as inspiring or impressive, is now either obnoxious or boring. The speaker criticizes the artist’s immaturity and questions their influence on the younger generation. By saying, “It was better before,” the speaker longs for the days when the artist felt more genuine and relatable, contrasting sharply with their current behavior.

[Куплет 1]
In this verse, the speaker remembers when they first discovered the artist, who was once unknown and relatable but has now become a star, changing to fit a “playboy” image. The speaker contrasts the artist’s humble beginnings with their new attitude, accusing them of seeking quick success and catering to shallow trends. They find it frustrating that the artist constantly changes their appearance to stay popular, like a “traffic light” shifting from green to red, making the artist feel fake. They miss the artist’s past self, who seemed honest and shared real stories about life. Now, the artist stays at home and reuses content, including snack reviews, a reminder of their weight gain, once more causing disappointment. The speaker also calls out the artist’s past hypocrisy, pointing to their influence on young fans to vape, something they themselves have quit. Ultimately, this verse accuses the artist of losing credibility and sincerity, trading authenticity for brand image and superficial fame.

[Припев]
The repetition in the chorus reinforces the speaker’s frustration with the artist’s behavior, again highlighting how the artist has gone from inspiring to either obnoxious or dull. The refrain, “It was better before,” echoes the speaker’s nostalgia for the past and disapproval of the artist’s new persona.

[Куплет 2]
Here, the speaker questions if the person they once admired even exists anymore. They reflect on how the artist’s environment has changed, replacing the familiar, homely vibe with flashy items like RGB lights and a choice that feels wrong to the speaker. The artist now panders to a specific audience, abandoning the bold, rebellious side that once made them stand out. The speaker laments the artist’s shift from a relatable, honest character to someone who appears increasingly isolated and disconnected, even from close friends. They miss the artist’s genuine expressions and passion, which have become performative, making the artist seem degraded rather than evolved. The verse also hints at the artist’s new wealthy lifestyle, using material gains to fill a void, leading the speaker to question their authenticity and values.

[Аутро]
The outro warns the artist about the unsustainable chase for attention and popularity. It hints that, although the artist is willing to “put on a show” for fame, this spotlight will fade eventually, leaving them empty in front of the cameras.