Better Days

Bruce Springsteen

About Better Days

"Better Days" is the first single from American rock singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen's tenth studio album Lucky Town. It was originally released in the United States in March 1992 as a double A side with "Human Touch", reaching No. 16 on Billboard Hot 100 and the second position on the US Mainstream Rock chart. It was later released in the rest of the world as a stand-alone single in May and reached its highest position in Italy (No. 2). On Rolling Stone "Better Days" peaked at position #70 on their list of the 100 best Bruce Springsteen songs.  


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2004
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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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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who records and tours with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock, poetic lyrics, Americana sentiments centered on his native New Jersey and his lengthy and energetic stage performances, with concerts from the 1970s to the present decade running up to an uninterrupted 250 minutes in length. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
This song reached No.16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also topped the Album Rock Tracks chart where it stayed for five weeks.
Music Theme
The 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.
Songwriters
"Better Days" was solely written and composed by Bruce Springsteen himself.
Music Video Director
The 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.
Live Performances
Since its release, "Better Days" has been played regularly in live concerts by Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.
Music Compliment
Many critics see the song as one of the high spots of the album because of its uplifting lyrics and Springsteen's passionate vocal performance.
Musical Style
"Better Days" is a rock song that showcases Springsteen's ability to blend raw energy with great storytelling lyrics.
Certification
The "Lucky Town" album, which features "Better Days", is a certified platinum record.
Personal Inspiration
The 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.
International Success
"Better Days" also enjoyed success internationally, hitting the charts in Canada, the United Kingdom, and several other European countries.
Sound Engineer
The 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.
Record Label
"Better Days", like all songs from the "Lucky Town" album, was released under the Columbia Records label.

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