Contextual Analysis of "i'm better off" in Lyrics

hooked back up to the cathode ray

i'm better off dead

that i don't care about anyone

well i don't care about anyone

i'm down low and nothing without out you

i'm better off to say

you don't need to beg 'cause you'll never get it again

no

i was searching for me in you

and it's finally clear to see

i'm just the kid who's better off alone

so quick

don't you follow me

i'm better off alone

baby

wasn't it you who said it was over

better off my baby

better off my baby

get out of my life

and all i want is something new

you swear it's the last time could we just talk

driving around trying to clear my head

i'm sorry but did i never mention

'cause now i think it's time that you understood