Story Behind The Song
I wrote the song for an individual I care for who had an addiction that was making a mess of their life.
Song Description
Better Than This is a song written to a friend/family member with an addiction. It's non-specific what the addiction is, which makes it a pretty accessible, yet personal theme for many.
| Song Length |
2:29 |
Genre |
Folk - General, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Addiction, Healing |
| Similar Artists |
David Gray, Jack Johnson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
All those memories from the past that seem to haunt you
Drifting in dreams
Crossed the line so many times nobody wants you
To be yourself quite so freely
If ever there could be a time
To remind you
Of yourself
You know, you know, you know you're better than this
Do you see it in the people that surround you
Who they see
I know you never really cared what's put upon you
Only what you believe
But if ever there could be a time
To convince you
To convince yourself
You know, you know, you know you're better than this
Keep saying it's keeping you aware
But it's hurting me
And it's hurting everybody else who cares
Enough...to love you
You know, you know, you know you're better than this