Lyric discussion by AnneOnAmiss 

Cover art for Better lyrics by Brooke Fraser

This song is about someone taking something she didn't want to give. True story.

[Edit: Revealing potentially sensitive and personal information that i don't feel comfortable sharing.]

Song Meaning

@AnneOnAmiss in what context specifically??

I went to highschool with her, she’s a lovely human, fiercely intelligent and powerfully loving. I know the truth behind this. It’s about an older boyfriend who took something from her that she wasn’t ready to give. Make of it what you will but it will make more sense now. We were about 16 when she wrote this. It wasn’t a secret at the time but then she got famous so I hope I’m not betraying her by saying this. She’s been a devout Christian since we were kids so she’s coming from a place of strong Christian values when...