Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes is about wanting to be a better option for someone than the person they are currently involved with. It was inspired by Mendess own close relations and focuses on conveying a message of self-respect and knowing when to walk away from unrequited or toxic love situations.
I won't lie to you I know he's just not right for you And you can tell me if I'm off But I see it on your face When you say that he's the one that you want And you're spending all your time In this wrong situation And anytime you want it to stop I know I can treat you better Than he can And any girl like you deserves a gentleman Tell me why are we wasting time On all on your wasted crying When you should be with me instead I know I can treat you better Better than he can
I'll stop time for you The second you say you'd like me to I just wanna give you the loving that you're missing Baby, just to wake up with you Would be everything I need and this could be so different Tell me what you want to do
Cause I know I can treat you better Than he can And any girl like you deserves a gentleman Tell me why are we wasting time On all on your wasted crying When you should be with me instead I know I can treat you better Better than he can
Better than he can
Give me a sign Take my hand, we'll be fine Promise I won't let you down Just know that you don't Have to do this alone Promise I'll never let you down
Cause I know I can treat you better Than he can And any girl like you deserves a gentleman Tell me why are we wasting time On all on your wasted crying When you should be with me instead I know I can treat you better Better than he can