Better Place

Rachel Platten

About Better Place

"Better Place" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Rachel Platten for her third studio album, Wildfire (2016). The record's third and final single, initially released as a promotional single on December 18, 2015, was distributed to Hot adult contemporary radio for airplay in the United States. Platten co-wrote the song with Sally Seltmann while Jon Levine served as the sole producer. The singer wrote the song after discovering her sister had become engaged, which she felt was inspirational. "Better Place" divided music critics, with some praising the piano ballad's simplicity and production, and others finding it underwhelming. In the United States, it peaked at number 21 on the Adult Top 40 and peaked at number 227 on Russia's radio chart. An accompanying music video was directed by Matthew Stawski and released on May 9 of the same year. It features several couples and individuals gathering together and embracing each other. Platten dedicated it to her former school teacher and labeled it as a "social experiment". She has performed it on various occasions, including during an episode of Today Show and as part of a setlist on her summer concerts. The song appeared in the 2017 Microsoft Windows holiday commercial to promote Paint 3D. 


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2016
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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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Rachel Platten

Rachel Ashley Platten (born May 20, 1981) is an American singer and songwriter. After releasing two albums independently in 2003 and 2011, she signed with Columbia Records in 2015 and released her debut single, "Fight Song", about depression which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, topped charts in the United Kingdom and peaked within the top ten of multiple charts worldwide. Platten won a Daytime Emmy Award for a live performance of the song on Good Morning America. Her major-label debut studio album, Wildfire (2016), was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and featured the follow-up singles "Stand by You" and "Better Place". Her second major-label album, Waves (2017), peaked at number 73 in t… more »

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Written by: Sally Mary Seltmann, Rachel Ashley Platten

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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.
Genre Details
The song is classified under the pop genre. It features warm, hopeful lyrics with a melodic hook that sticks with the listener.
Commercial Success
While "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.
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.
Inspirational Motive
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Recognition
While 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.
Use in Media
The song was used in various television series and documentaries, such as ABC's drama series, The Catch, in 2016, adding to its exposure.
Song Writers
The 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.
Live Performances
Platten 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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