We lie to convince other people, we lie to convince ourselves…
“Better” is a song of finally moving on from a past relationship… but is it though? Lyrically, Allen declares he is now feeling better and have forgotten about the one he used to love. The words reminisce how he faced being left alone and getting stronger from the pain. Ironically, the song is sonically different from the proud lyrics. Its sad and mellow sound ends with an explosion of heartbreaking emotions cutting through the senses.
The video for “Better” also shows the contrast from music and lyrics. On one scene, Allen is trying hard to keep a smile on his face to fight off the sadness. On the other, he takes out his heart thinking he would be better off without it. It is also the title track and the title for the second album
“Better”
1.
We were so glad so full of life; we had the time of our lives
I wanted you, you wanted me, I thought forever was ours
Then you said I can’t satisfy all your need
Said you wanted me out of your life
Chorus:
When you walked away, I thought I’d die soon
You were wrong ’cause I’m still living
‘Cause I’ll find someone, someone better than
Anyone of you, you’ll see
I am better without you with me
2.
I thought my world would end up bad until you came to my life
But then you fell for someone else, well, shit, that went so fast
Chorus :
When you walked away, I thought I’d die soon
You were wrong ’cause I’m still living
‘Cause I’ll find someone, someone better than
Anyone of you, you’ll see
I am better without you with me
When you walked away, I thought I’d die soon
You were wrong ’cause I’m still living
‘Cause I’ll find someone, someone better than
Anyone of you, you’ll see
I am better without you with me
Outro:
I am better without you with me