Better Days
Bruce Springsteen
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Well my soul checked out missing as I sat listening To the hours and minutes tickin' away Yeah just sittin' around waitin' for my life to begin While it was all just slippin' away I'm tired of waitin' for tomorrow to come Or that train to come roarin' round the bend I got a new suit of clothes a pretty red rose And a woman I can call my friend These are better days baby Yeah there's better days shining through These are better days baby Better days with a girl like you Well I took a piss at fortune's sweet kiss It's like eatin' caviar and dirt It's a sad funny ending to find yourself pretending A rich man in a poor man's shirt Now my ass was draggin' when from a passin' gypsy wagon Your heart like a diamond shone Tonight I'm layin' in your arms carvin' lucky charms Out of these hard luck bones These are better days baby These are better days it true These are better days There's better days shining through Now a life of leisure and pirate's treasure Don't make much for tragedy But it's a sad man my friend who's livin' in his own skin And can't stand the company Every fool's got a reason for feelin' sorry for himself And turning his heart to stone Tonight this fool's halfway to heaven and just a mile outta hell And I feel like I'm comin' home These are better days baby There's better days shining through These are better days Better days with a girl like you These are better days baby These are better days it's true These are better days Better days are shining through
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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13 facts about this song
Album Classification"Better Days" is the lead single from Bruce Springsteen's ninth studio album, "Lucky Town," which was released in 1992.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached No.16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also topped the Album Rock Tracks chart where it stayed for five weeks.
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Music ThemeThe song is known for its hopeful and positive theme, as Bruce Springsteen was in a joyful period of his life, having recently married his backing singer Patti Scialfa and had a child with her.
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Songwriters"Better Days" was solely written and composed by Bruce Springsteen himself.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Better Days" was directed by Meiert Avis, a renowned director known for his collaboration with artists such as U2, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "Better Days" has been played regularly in live concerts by Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.
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Music ComplimentMany critics see the song as one of the high spots of the album because of its uplifting lyrics and Springsteen's passionate vocal performance.
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Musical Style"Better Days" is a rock song that showcases Springsteen's ability to blend raw energy with great storytelling lyrics.
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CertificationThe "Lucky Town" album, which features "Better Days", is a certified platinum record.
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Personal InspirationThe song is said to reflect Springsteen's personal journey from his tumultuous relationship with actress Julianne Phillips to happiness with his new wife, Patti Scialfa.
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International Success"Better Days" also enjoyed success internationally, hitting the charts in Canada, the United Kingdom, and several other European countries.
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Sound EngineerThe song was mixed by Bob Clearmountain, a Grammy award-winning mixing engineer who has worked with a plethora of big names in the music industry.
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Record Label"Better Days", like all songs from the "Lucky Town" album, was released under the Columbia Records label.
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