Amelia Fletcher (born January 1, 1966) is a British singer, songwriter, gui… Read Full Bio ↴Amelia Fletcher (born January 1, 1966) is a British singer, songwriter, guitarist, and economist. She was the frontwoman of an evolving series of pop groups from the 1980s to the early 21st century. Her bands included Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, Marine Research, and Tender Trap. She also sang backing vocals for The Wedding Present early in their career and on the Hefner album We Love the City. She was guest vocalist for The Pooh Sticks on their albums Million Seller and The Great White Wonder, and in 1991 released a single under her own name, "Can You Keep a Secret?" She has also appeared on both Bugbear recordings, a single by The Hit Parade, a single by The Brilliant Corners, and the 2000 album Trend by Oxford band The Relationships. Since 2002 she has been keyboardist for Sportique. Amelia Fletcher was also an early promoter of Scottish act Bis who Heavenly performed alongside and whose lead singer, Manda Rin, repeatedly cited Amelia as one of her inspirations/influences.

In addition to her music, Fletcher is an economist working in competition policy. In 1993, she completed a D.Phil. in economics at the University of Oxford titled 'Theories of Self-Regulation'. In 2001, she was appointed chief economist at the Office of Fair Trading. Fletcher has two children with her partner Rob Pursey, a member of Heavenly, Talulah Gosh, Marine Research, and Tender Trap.

Getting Better
Amelia Fletcher Lyrics

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It's getting better all the time
I used to get mad at my school
The teacher's that taught me weren't cool
You're holding me down
Filling me up with your rules

I've got to admit it's getting better
A little better all the time

I have to admit it's getting better
It's getting better since you've been mine

Me used to be angry young man
Me hiding me head in the sand
You gave me the word
I finally heard
I'm doing the best that I can
I've got to admit it's getting better

I used to be cruel to my woman
I beat her and kept apart from the things that she loved
Man I was mean but I'm changing my scene
And I'm doing the best that I can

I admit it's getting better
A little better all the time

Yes I admit it's getting better
It's getting better since you've been mine...

Overall Meaning

Amelia Fletcher's song Getting Better was originally released in 1988 by Talulah Gosh, Fletcher's previous band. The song is a cover of The Beatles' hit Getting Better, which was released on their album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967. Fletcher's version features more upbeat, punk-inspired instrumentation and contains more personal lyrics than the original.

The song begins with the lyrics "It's getting better all the time", a phrase that is repeated throughout the song. This line could be interpreted as a reference to the idea that life is constantly improving, despite struggles and setbacks. In the following verses, Fletcher describes moments from her past where she felt held back or in conflict with others. She talks about being angry at her school and the teachers who "weren't cool", and feeling controlled by rules. She also speaks about past relationships where she was cruel or violent towards her partner. However, throughout the song, she expresses her determination to change and to do better.

In the chorus, Fletcher sings "I have to admit it's getting better, it's getting better since you've been mine". This line suggests that the presence of a new love interest in her life has helped her to feel more positive and optimistic. Overall, the song is a hopeful message about personal growth and overcoming past difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

It's getting better all the time
Things are improving continuously

I used to get mad at my school
Formerly, I was angry at the school

The teacher's that taught me weren't cool
The teachers who taught me were not favorable

You're holding me down
You're restricting me

Filling me up with your rules
You're burdening me with the set guidelines

I've got to admit it's getting better
I must accept that things are improving

A little better all the time
Every time a bit improved

I have to admit it's getting better
I should recognize that things have gotten better

It's getting better since you've been mine
Things have been improving since I’ve had you

Me used to be angry young man
Previously, I used to be an angry young man

Me hiding me head in the sand
I was avoiding reality

You gave me the word
You provided me with the needed information

I finally heard
I finally understood

I'm doing the best that I can
I'm trying my hardest

I used to be cruel to my woman
In the past, I was abusive to my partner

I beat her and kept apart from the things that she loved
I physically assaulted her and prevented her from enjoying her interests

Man I was mean but I'm changing my scene
I was unpleasant in my past, but now I'm modifying my ways

And I'm doing the best that I can
And I'm making the most maximum effort

Yes I admit it's getting better
I agree that it's improving

It's getting better since you've been mine...
Since I’ve had you, it has gotten better

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY

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15y

Hey, tío, eres el mejor de Youtube! Me encantan tus vídeos y tu música es maravillosa e incombustible como la pelliza del dragón rojo. Thanks for posting it!