Better Than Me
Hinder
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I think you can do much better than me After all the lies that I made you believe Guilt kicks in and I start to see The edge of the bed where your nightgown used to be I told myself I won't miss you But I remembered What it feels like beside you I really miss your hair in my face And the way your innocence tastes And I think you should know this You deserve much better than me While looking through your old box of notes I found those pictures I took that you were looking for If there's one memory I don't want to lose That time at the mall - you and me in the dressing room I told myself I won't miss you But I remembered What it feels like beside you I really miss your hair in my face And the way your innocence tastes And I think you should know this You deserve much better than me The bed I'm lying in is getting colder Wish I never would've said it's over And I can't pretend I won't think about you when I'm older 'Cause we never really had our closure This can't be the end I really miss your hair in my face And the way your innocence tastes And I think you should know this You deserve much better than me I really miss your hair in my face And the way your innocence tastes And I think you should know this You deserve much better than me (And I think you should know this) You deserve much better than me (And I think you should know this) You deserve much better than me (And I think you should know this) You deserve much better than me (And I think you should know this)
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Written by: LLOYD GARVEY, ROSS HANSON, BRIAN HOWES, MARK KING, MICHAEL RODDEN, AUSTIN WINKLER
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Better Than Me" by "Hinder" is categorized as a song within the genres of post-grunge and hard rock.
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Album BackgroundThis song comes as part of Hinder's debut studio album, "Extreme Behavior," which was released in 2005.
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Song Popularity"Better Than Me" was released as the third single from the album in early 2007, and it gained substantial airplay and popularity.
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Position on ChartsThe song reached number 31 in its eleventh week on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music Video DetailsThe music video for "Better Than Me" depicts the singer reminiscing about a past relationship and regretting his wrongdoings. It was widely aired on television channels.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics narrate a man's guilt and regret over losing a significant relationship, and he believes she's happier without him and thus, 'better than him'.
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Songwriting InsightAustin Winkler, the then-lead vocalist and one of the founding members of Hinder, described in interviews that the song was greatly influenced by their personal experiences and relationships.
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Radio Success"Better Than Me" is considered one of Hinder's most successful singles on U.S. radio, giving the band considerable exposure.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song was ranked 47th by Billboard in their "Hot 100 Songs of 2007" list.
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Soundtrack UsageThe song has appeared in the soundtrack of popular video game Saints Row 2.
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Band Lineup ChangeThe song was one of the last few hits Austin Winkler performed before leaving the band in 2013.
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Song UsageThe song has also been used in numerous television series and commercials due to its emotional and regretful undertone.
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Lyric Cultural ImpactThe line "I told myself I won't miss you, but I remember" has been quoted in many internet posts, indicating the song's impact on popular culture.
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Impact on Band's CareerThe release and success of "Better Than Me" served as a defining point in Hinder's career, solidifying their position in the hard rock space.
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