Better Man

Little Big Town

About Better Man

"Better Man" is a song performed by American country group Little Big Town, released on October 20, 2016. It served as the lead single from the group's eighth studio album, The Breaker, which was released on February 24, 2017. The song was written by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and produced by American record producer Jay Joyce. "Better Man" was first performed live at the 50th CMA Awards on November 2, 2016. The song won Song of the Year and was nominated for Single of the Year, and Music Video of the Year at the 2017 CMA Awards. The song won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for Little Big Town and was also nominated for Best Country Song for Swift, at the 60th annual Grammy Awards. 


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I know I’m probably better off on my own
Than lovin' a man who didn’t know
What he had when he had it
And I see the permanent damage you did to me
Never again, I just wish I could forget when it was magic
I wish it wasn’t four am, standing in the mirror
Saying to myself, you know you had to do it I know 
The bravest thing I ever did was run

Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again
But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man
And I know why we had to say goodbye
Like the back of my hand
And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man
A better man

I know I’m probably better off all alone
Than needing a man who could change his mind at any given minute
And it’s always on your terms
I’m hanging on every careless word
Hoping it might turn sweet again
Like it was in the beginning
But your jealousy, I can hear it now
You’re talking down to me like I’ll always be around
You push my love away like it’s some kind of loaded gun
Boy, you never thought I’d run

Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again
But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man
And I know why we had to say goodbye
Like the back of my hand
And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man
A better man
Better man

I hold onto this pride because these days it’s all I have
And I gave you my best and we both know you can’t say that
You can’t say that
I wish you were a better man
I wonder what we would’ve become
If you were a better man
We might still be in love
If you were a better man
You would’ve been the one
If you were a better man
Yeah, yeah

Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again
And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man
And I know why we had to say goodbye
Like the back of my hand
And I just miss you and I just wish you were a better man
We might still be in love, if you were a better man
Better man

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Little Big Town

Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its inception: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. The quartet's musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all four members alternating as lead singers. Westbrook and Sweet also play rhythm guitar. more »

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Written by: Taylor Alison Swift

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
Taylor Swift wrote "Better Man" on her own. The song was taken from her trove of previously unreleased music.
Swift's Inspiration
The song was inspired by Swift’s reflections on a past relationship.
Awards and Recognition
"Better Man" won the 2017 CMA (Country Music Association) award for Song of the Year, which was presented to Swift as the songwriter. It also received a Grammy Nomination for Best Country Song.
Release History
Although written by Taylor Swift, the song is not on any of Swift’s own albums. “Better Man,” was actually given to the country quartet Little Big Town to record and was released on their album, The Breaker.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Better Man" spent 20 weeks on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list, eventually reaching No. 1.
Artist Relationship
"Better Man" is evidence of the strong musical relationship between Little Big Town and Taylor Swift. Swift first opened for Little Big Town for their tour in 2007.
Swift's Surprise
Little Big Town revealed that they had no idea the song was coming, and Swift had surprised them by sending "Better Man" over email.
Swift's Disappearance
2016, the year when "Better Man" was released, was largely a year of media absence for Swift. This song was one of her few media presences that year.
Song Interpretation
The song is about having feelings for someone who just isn't good enough, even if they wish they were for the sake of the relationship.
Song Impact
"Better Man" provided a significant impact on the Country Music genre, with its lyric-driven narrative and emotional depth, it sent a big message that quality songwriting still matters in country music.

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