Better Than That
Briana Buckmaster Lyrics
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But I pull the horses, and race from the track
Relapse of all reality, and never look back
Want a real, hard love that's
Better than that
I'm trying so hard not to bury myself
Beneath the jude and the flowers is somebody else
Wanna hold onto him and still hold on to me
Okey, whiskey and rum
They don't even compare to how love makes me hide
So I won't push my luck
I'll sober up
I won't feed off virtually doubt
Emm, emmm
I'm trying so hard to stare at where I am
I drop my mind in reverse to speed up ahead
Breakdown on the road that just leaves me for dead
Want the peace of the present to stirr me instead
Okey, whiskey and rum
They don't even compare to how love makes me hide
So I won't push my luck
I'll sober up
I won't feed off a virtually doubt
Yeah I've a history
I know you do too
But the hell would we be
Without what we've been through
And I don't give a damn about the mud on your boots
I, just want you
Okey, whiskey and rum
They don't even compare to how love makes me hide
So I won't push my luck
I'll sober up
I won't feed off a virtually doubt
To the times
Oh oh oh
The song Better Than That by Briana Buckmaster is about the struggle to find a genuine, deep love that is worth holding onto. The lyrics describe the singer's attempts to resist the temptation to fall too quickly for someone, recognizing that doing so can lead to a fleeting or superficial relationship that is not truly fulfilling. She compares the allure of physical attraction to the distraction of drinking whiskey and rum, noting that neither can compare to the power of real love. The desire for a love that is "better than that" drives the singer to seek out a deeper emotional connection and to resist the lure of quick pleasures or distractions that may ultimately leave her unfulfilled.
The lyrics also touch on the fragility of one's sense of self when navigating intimate relationships. The singer fears losing herself in the attraction to her partner and losing her individuality in the process. She wants a love that she can fully embrace without losing her sense of identity or the things that make her unique. Her desire for a love "hard" and "real" reinforces her determination to find something that is meaningful and lasting, rather than simply satisfying in the moment.
Overall, Better Than That is a powerful expression of the search for authentic and passionate love, one that recognizes the challenges and pitfalls of romantic relationships but remains steadfast in the pursuit of a deeper connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying so hard not to love them too fast
I want to take my time with love and not rush into it
But I pull the horses, and race from the track
But sometimes I can't control my feelings and I jump in too fast
Relapse of all reality, and never look back
I can get lost in my emotions and forget about everything else
Want a real, hard love that's Better than that
I want a love that is strong and true, better than my past relationships
I'm trying so hard not to bury myself
I don't want to lose myself in a relationship
Beneath the jude and the flowers is somebody else
I don't want to hide who I really am
Yeah beauty is blinding and darkness runs deep
Looks can be deceiving and people have hidden depth
Wanna hold onto him and still hold on to me
I want to be in a relationship where I can be myself and still love the other person
Okey, whiskey and rum
Alcohol can't compare to the feeling of love
They don't even compare to how love makes me hide
Love is more powerful than any drink and can make me vulnerable
So I won't push my luck
I don't want to risk losing a good thing by being reckless
I'll sober up
I'll be responsible and make good choices
I won't feed off virtually doubt
I won't let my insecurities control my actions
I'm trying so hard to stare at where I am
I want to be present and focus on the here and now
I drop my mind in reverse to speed up ahead
Sometimes I think about the past to plan for the future
Breakdown on the road that just leaves me for dead
Sometimes life can be tough and leave me feeling defeated
Want the peace of the present to stirr me instead
I want to find happiness in the present moment
Yeah I've a history
I have a past that has shaped who I am today
I know you do too
I understand that other people have their own pasts as well
But the hell would we be
But without the struggles we've faced, we wouldn't be where we are today
Without what we've been through
Our history has brought us to where we are now
And I don't give a damn about the mud on your boots
I don't care about the flaws or imperfections you may have
I, just want you
I want to be with you
To the times
Looking back on our past experiences
Writer(s): Suzanne Santo
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