Better Place
Rachel Platten
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I'll tell the world, I'll sing a song It's a better place since you came along Since you came along Your touch is sunlight through the trees Your kisses are the ocean breeze Everything's alright when you're with me And I hold my favorite thing I hold the love that you bring But it feels like I've opened my eyes again And the colors are golden and bright again There's a song in my heart, I feel like I belong It's a better place since you came along It's a better place since you came along I see the whole world in your eyes It's like I've known you all my life We just feel so right So I pour my heart into your hands It's like you really understand You love the way I am And I hold my favorite thing I hold the happiness you bring But it feels like I've opened my eyes again And the colors are golden and bright again And the sun paints the skies and the wind sings our song It's a better place since you came along It's a better place since you came along Now I'm alright Now I'm alright Everything's alright 'Cause it feels like I've opened my eyes again And the colors are golden and bright again There's a song in my heart, I feel like I belong It's a better place since you came along It's a better place since you came along
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Written by: Sally Mary Seltmann, Rachel Ashley Platten
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Better Place" is a song by American singer-songwriter Rachel Platten. It was included in her fourth and major label debut studio album "Wildfire", which was released on January 1, 2016.
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Genre DetailsThe song is classified under the pop genre. It features warm, hopeful lyrics with a melodic hook that sticks with the listener.
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Commercial SuccessWhile "Better Place" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it reached number 7 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, showcasing its popularity.
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Track Origin"Better Place" was initially intended for another artist, but Platten decided to keep it for herself after she fell in love with the song.
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Inspirational MotiveThe song has a positive and uplifting message. Platten describes a world that is a "better place" since meeting someone special and declares that the love they share can push back the darkness and bring light into the world.
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Music VideoThe music video, released in March 2016, features couples, friends, and families of all different relationships, ages, races, and orientations sharing headphones and listening to the song together. It promotes the universal message of the song that love connects us all and makes the world a better place.
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RecognitionWhile it didn't earn a significant award, the song "Better Place" is widely recognised as one of Rachel Platten's most poignant and touching songs, earning it a special place in the hearts of her fan base.
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Use in MediaThe song was used in various television series and documentaries, such as ABC's drama series, The Catch, in 2016, adding to its exposure.
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Song WritersThe song was co-written by Rachel Platten and Sally Seltmann, an award-winning Australian singer-songwriter. It's a testament to Platten's close involvement in her music production.
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Live PerformancesPlatten has performed "Better Place" in numerous concerts and special events. Each performance often showcases Platten's emotional connection to the song, reinforcing its heartfelt message.
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