Better Things Lyrics
And hoping something better comes tomorrow
Hoping all the verses rhyme
And the very best of choruses to
Follow all the doubt and sadness
I know that better things are on their way
Won't be as bitter as the ones behind you
Be an optimist instead
And somehow happiness will find you
Forget what happened yesterday
I know that better things are on their way
And having fun
Living like you've just begun
Accept your life and what it brings
I hope tomorrow you find better things
I know tomorrow you'll find better things
And hoping something better comes tomorrow
Hoping all the verses rhyme
And the very best of choruses to
Follow all the drudge and sadness
I know that better things are on the way
The past is gone, it's all been said
So here's to what the future brings
I know tomorrow you'll find better things
I know tomorrow you'll find better things
I love this song. I always say that some day I will make a film with this song playing at the end of the movie.
Ray wrote this for Chrissie Hynde as they were saying goodbye to each other at the end of their marriage. "It's really good to see you rocking out and having fun" was meant literally.
@PencilNeckedGeek Actually Ray wrote this around 79, and it was attempted for the Low Budget album, but they weren't happy with it. It was written during the divorce to his second wife Yvonne
@PencilNeckedGeek Actually Ray wrote this around 79, and it was attempted for the Low Budget album, but they weren't happy with it. It was written during the divorce to his second wife Yvonne
I like jexxica's comment. It does sound like something that would be played at the end of a movie. It's optimistic and just makes you feel good. Great song.
The ultimate feel better song. Always gives me a nice pick-me-up when I need it.
Ditto SilverNoble. Like taking a happy pill.
I think Ray wrote this whilst going through his divorce? but all the same, its a jolly little number
How appropriate that these lyrics were posted on 9/11. The mood of the song doesn't exactly match the sentiment but the lyrics most certainly do.
I think it's a good companion piece to "Days". Where days is looking back and kind of in a somber tone, this song is looking forward and uplifting. I find it ironic that both of them were break-up songs.
I also like the way when he sings ,"hoping all the verses rhyme" that they don't rhyme in that coupling. Ray, being the great songwriter he is, must have done this on purpose.
Robsun, I absolutely agree. My euology is to be 'Days' and instead of a funeral I'll have a massive fireworks display for all my mates. It'll be synced to "Better Things".
Robsun, I absolutely agree. My euology is to be 'Days' and instead of a funeral I'll have a massive fireworks display for all my mates. It'll be synced to "Better Things".
I never realised this song was about Chrisie Hynde. Makes it all the more poignant.
I never realised this song was about Chrisie Hynde. Makes it all the more poignant.