Make It Better (Forget About Me)
Tom Petty
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I want to make it better baby Listen, I want to make it good again Yes I want to make it better girl Yeah better for you, and me Baby wait and see I know its been a long, long time But its gonna be alright No you mustn't let it drag you down Honey, there's a lot a fools around But anything I can do, honey I'm gonna do it for you I want to make it better baby Listen, I want to make it good again Yes I want to make it better girl Yeah good for you and me Baby please believe That anything I can do, baby I'm gonna do it for you (Forget about me, forget about these eyes) (Forget about me, say good-bye) There was too much rain, too much humidity Tell me why you did what you did to me ? Honey you're the judge, there ain't no jury And I'm just an innocent boy, used to bein' guilty
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Written by: DAVID ALLAN STEWART, THOMAS EARL PETTY
Lyrics © Gone Gator Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Make It Better (Forget About Me)" is a song performed by American musician Tom Petty, a singer-songwriter best known for his heartland rock style.
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AlbumThe song comes from the album "Southern Accents" released in 1985. This album was intended to be a concept album exploring themes and music revolving around Tom Petty's Southern United States heritage.
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“Single Release”It was released as the third single from the album and peaked at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, indicating moderate commercial success.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by prominent MTV director Julien Temple and is characterized by its psychedelic elements.
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CollaborationThe album "Southern Accents," on which "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" is featured, marked a collaboration with Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, who co-wrote and co-produced some songs. This collaboration led to a different, more experimental sound for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
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Rest of HeartbreakersAlthough Tom Petty is often singled out, it's worth pointing out that "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" is credited to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, consistent with most of Petty's discography.
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Recording ProcessThe recording of the album "Southern Accents," and subsequently "Make It Better (Forget About Me)," was surrounded by tension. Frustration during the recording process led to Petty breaking his hand after punching a wall.
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In ConcertWhile "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" is not among Tom Petty's most well-known songs, it was played numerous times in concerts and was included in several set lists during the Southern Accents tour.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song suggest themes of love, loss, and desire for emotional escape, aligning with much of Tom Petty's music.
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Tom Petty's LegacyAlthough "Make It Better (Forget About Me)" wasn't one of Tom Petty's biggest hits, it contributed to the illustrious career of one of America's most beloved rock icons before his death in 2017.
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