Better Man
Benedict Benjamin Lyrics
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I won't be the one I am
I will treat you like I should
I won't treat you like I did
I am careless and unkind
Owner of a selfish mind
But I will be a better man
For some time i've willed myself
To turn into someone else
Don't know if I can succeed
But I know who I want to be
I am careless and unkind
Owner of a selfish mind
But I will be a better man
If you ask me to stay
I know who i was before
Don't know if I'm him no more
But I know that i want to be
forever in your arms, forever in your arms
In "Better Man", Benedict Benjamin is expressing a deep desire to improve himself for the sake of his relationship. He recognizes his flaws and how his actions have hurt his partner, but he is willing to change if given the chance. The first verse lays out his commitment to treating his partner with love and respect. He knows that he has been selfish in the past, but he is ready to put in the effort to become a better, more caring person. The refrain of "If you ask me to stay" highlights his need for his partner's influence and motivation to stick to this commitment.
The second verse delves deeper into Benjamin's struggle to change. He has been trying to transform himself for some time, but he's unsure if he can truly succeed. However, he knows exactly who he wants to become. The refrain of "forever in your arms" illustrates his longing for stability and security in his relationship. Despite his uncertainty, he's confident that he wants to improve and dedicate himself fully to his partner.
Overall, "Better Man" is a powerful song about growth, transformation, and love. It's a reminder that change is possible, and that relationships often provide a much-needed source of motivation and support.
Line by Line Meaning
I will be a loving man
I pledge to transform into being loving towards you
I won't be the one I am
I'll work to stop being who I am right now
I will treat you like I should
I'll treat you how you are supposed to be treated
I won't treat you like I did
I won't treat you the way I acted before
I am careless and unkind
I currently don't pay attention to details and am not always nice
Owner of a selfish mind
I tend to prioritize myself without considering others
But I will be a better man
I have hopes to improve into a better version of myself
If you ask me to stay, you ask me to stay
I am willing to transform if you want me to stay
For some time i've willed myself
I have been hoping to and trying to change for a while
To turn into someone else
To transform into a different, better version of myself
Don't know if I can succeed
I fear that I might not be able to fully achieve this transformation
But I know who I want to be
I am aware of the person I hope to become
I know who i was before
I am aware of my previous self
Don't know if I'm him no more
I'm not sure if I'm still that person anymore
But I know that i want to be
Regardless, I know I want to be with you
forever in your arms, forever in your arms
For an infinite amount of time, I hope to be in your embrace
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@userandresearcher1036
I don't know what but something about this is just really making me calm and sad. I really like it. Keep it up .
@marcowilliams8222
Love it
@friedswet
Yo sere un hombre amoroso,
no sere el hombre que soy,
te tratare como deberia,
no te tratare como lo hice.
Soy descuidado y muy cruel,
dueno de una mente egoista,
pero sere un mejor hombre,
si pides que me quede, si pides que me quede.
Por un tiempo eh querido cambiar,
para convertirme en alguien mas,
no se si lo pueda lograr,
pero se quien quiero ser.
Soy descuidado y muy cruel,
dueno de una mente egoista,
pero sere un mejor hombre,
si pides que me quede, si pides que me quede.
Se quien yo era antes,
no se si quiera seguir,
yo se donde quiero estar,
por siempre en tus brazos, por siempre en tus brazos.