By 2017, several of Cutler's songs (including "Your Shirt") garnered numerous streams and led to collaborations that year with acts like Louis The Child ("Slow Down Love"), ayokay ("The Shine"), Kidswaste ("Tonight"), and Kasbo ("Found You"). She signed a record deal with Ultra Records in late 2017 and released her first EP, "Snow In October". After touring with Quinn XCII in early 2018, Cutler released two independent mixtapes, "Sleeping With Roses" and "Sleeping With Roses II." She also went on her first two nationwide headlining tours in support of each mixtape, both of which sold out in advance.
In March 2019, she signed to Republic Records and released a joint EP, "brent", with friend and label-mate Jeremy Zucker shortly after. The EP features the single "you were good to me", which they performed live on The Today Show. It was also pressed on a limited edition white vinyl through the retailer Urban Outfitters. It was limited to a run of 1000 copies pressed. In May 2019, Cutler collaborated with Kygo on the single, "Not OK". It became her third collaboration (after "Slow Down Love" and "The Shine") to appear on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart, peaking at number 9.
In late 2019, Cutler began releasing new singles, including "How To Be Human" and "Lucky" (featuring Alexander 23). Along with "Sad Tonight", the songs served as the primary singles for her debut studio album, How To Be Human, released on January 17, 2020 by Republic Records. On January 23, 2020 she performed the lead single, "Sad Tonight", on Late Night With Seth Meyers. That song became Cutler's first entry on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart, peaking at number 32 in March 2020. In April 2020, she was featured alongside Quinn XCII on the Louis The Child track, "Little Things".
Cutler was also slated to perform at Coachella 2020, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, she released a version of her song "Crazier Things" which features Noah Kahan.
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you were good to me
Chelsea Cutler Lyrics
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Floatin', but I feel like I'm dyin'
Still, no matter where I go
At the end of every road
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
I know it's easier to run
You were good to me
You were good to me
You were good to me
You were good to me
Leavin' isn't better than tryin'
Growin', but I'm just growin' tired
Now I'm worried for my soul
And I'm still scared of growin' old
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
And I'm so used to letting go
But I don't wanna be alone
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah, oh
God only knows where our fears go
Hearts I've broke, now my tears flow
You'll see that I'm sorry
'Cause you were good to me
You were good to me
And now I'm closin' every door
'Cause I'm sick of wantin' more
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
Swear I'm different than before
I won't hurt you anymore
'Cause you were good to me
The lyrics to Chelsea Cutler's song "You Were Good To Me" portray the struggle of an individual who realizes the value of a loving relationship after they have lost it. The song highlights the conflict between the desire to move on and the aching sensation of loss. The first verse establishes the theme of regret which runs through the song. The singer recognizes that silence is not superior to lying, despite the emptiness of their words, and floating through life is no substitute for feeling alive.
The pre-chorus tackles the complexities of human emotions. The singer knows they have made mistakes and caused hurt, making it easier to walk away. However, they remember how kind and loving their former partner was, and at every turn, they see reminders of their kindness. They acknowledge that leaving is no better than staying and trying.
The chorus acknowledges the love and care that the singer received in the relationship, that they are now looking back on with appreciation. They recognize that the pain and regret of their actions do not diminish the goodness in their partner's heart. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's insecurity and fears of aging and being alone, which drives them to question their choices.
In the bridge, the singer reflects on the damage they have caused and how it has led to tears, heartbreak, and a loss of trust. The chorus's repetition emphasizes the need to process that guilt and say sorry to their former partner. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that recognizing their mistakes has transformed them, and they are determined not to hurt their partner again.
Line by Line Meaning
Lyin' isn't better than silence
Holding back the truth is not better than avoiding it altogether
Floatin', but I feel like I'm dyin'
Even though life seems to be going well, I am still struggling internally
Still, no matter where I go
Despite my efforts to move on and leave the past behind
At the end of every road
Regardless of what journey I take
You were good to me
You treated me with kindness and love
I know it's easier to run
I admit that it is simpler to escape from the problems that I have created
After everything I've done
Despite all the hurt and disappointment that I have caused
Leavin' isn't better than tryin'
Giving up and walking away from a situation is not always the best solution
Growin', but I'm just growin' tired
Although I may be maturing, I am becoming weary from the process
Now I'm worried for my soul
My actions have led me to a place of spiritual concern
And I'm still scared of growin' old
I am afraid of aging and the unknowns that come with it
And I'm so used to letting go
I have become accustomed to releasing those closest to me
But I don't wanna be alone
I recognize that I do not want to be by myself
God only knows where our fears go
Only a higher power truly understands the depths of our fears
Hearts I've broke, now my tears flow
The consequences of my actions have led to a broken heart and tears
You'll see that I'm sorry
I hope you can forgive me for my mistakes
'Cause you were good to me
I acknowledge that you treated me with kindness and I am grateful for that
And now I'm closin' every door
I am shutting out my past and seeking a new start
'Cause I'm sick of wantin' more
Desiring more has led me to a place of unhappiness
Swear I'm different than before
I vow to change and become a better person
I won't hurt you anymore
I am committed to not causing you any more pain
'Cause you were good to me
I remember the way you treated me with kindness and affection
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Chelsea Emily Cutler, Dylan Gins McDougle, Jeremy Scott Zucker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chzphc
Lying, isn't better than silence
Floating, but I feel like I'm dying
Still no matter where I go
At the end of every road
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
I know it's easier to run
After everything I've done
You were good to me
You were good to me
You were good to me
You were good to me
Leaving, isn't better than trying
Growing, but I'm just growing tired
Now I'm worried for my soul
And I'm still scared of growing old
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
And I'm so used to letting go
But I don't wanna be alone
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah, oh
God only knows, where our fears go
Hearts I've broke, now my tears flow
You'll see, that I'm sorry
'Cause you were good to me
You were good to me
And now I'm closing every door
'Cause I'm sick of wanting more
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
Swear I'm different than before
I won't hurt you anymore
'Cause you were good to me
@danielkay2925
Imagine you are in your 60s, still alive and you're on a trip somewhere around the world.
You are lying in a large land out in the country and your staring up at the night sky.
The moon, the stars are shining bright and you are reminiscing about your younger days.
You think about how you have made it to the point that you are at now.
You think about all of the people that came in and went out of your life.
You think about the different life choices you could have made and how it would have effect the future that you are in now.
Flashback is gone and now your back in reality asking yourself what comes after life, now that you have made it to this age.
To all my youngins still in school, stay in school and be a good person.
I promise we can all help make the world a better place starting with ourselves by being nice to other people and maybe, just maybe it can chain react, one person to another and so on.
Cherish your life now because you'll get to that point in time where you'll be wishing you can relive those days again.
Oh yeah, some of you may hate your school lunch now but i promised ya will miss those school lunches.
@jonathandoss3367
this song is the only reason i survived covid.
major panic attacks and anxiety for the future really set me on edge mid 2020. i couldnt handle the uncertainty that covid brought, and to combat that i went through music. this album and this song in general came to me at just the perfect time in my life, and for that i am forever grateful :)
thank you
and to everyone that felt the same, im proud of you for still being here
thank you
@gwnmagdie_4074
"you were good to me"♡
Lying, isn't better than silence
Floating, but I feel like I'm dying
Still no matter where I go
At the end of every road
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
I know it's easier to run
After everything I've done
You were good to me
You were good to me
You were good to me
You were good to me
Leaving, isn't better than trying
Growing, but I'm just growing tired
Now I'm worried for my soul
And I'm still scared of growing old
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
And I'm so used to letting go
But I don't wanna be alone
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah, oh
God only knows, where our fears go
Hearts I've broke, now my tears flow
You'll see, that I'm sorry
'Cause you were good to me
You were good to me
And now I'm closing every door
'Cause I'm sick of wanting more
You were good to me
You were good to me, yeah
Swear I'm different than before
I won't hurt you anymore
'Cause you were good to me
Edit: Thank you all for the likes, have a great day x
@GoldCoast_Music
Breathtaking, no better word describes this amazing track!
@richardkim2446
Give these some lit lyrics
@imjakepaul4497
Gold Coast Music yes
@kepler337
clik bait
@cresteoffyargente8125
💙
@aerenh_
Did a mini cover of this song on my channel check if u like ❤️
@ethancole8422
I guess my interpretation of this song is somewhat simple. A couple broke up but neither of them really wanted to but they were pressured or circumstances made it feel like there was no choice but both of them desperately regret it. They were always good to eachother there was not a specific event where someone was lying, cheating, mean or hateful. It’s sadder when there isn’t a big good reason for the end of a relationship. When you can’t pinpoint what EXACTLY went wrong. That’s how I feel this song.
@Twisted.C6
That happened to me about 2 years ago and it still pains me.
@maitram4456
this me right here
@fulinelite3163
Yep. Happened to me. We were good to each other and we still loved each other but distance forced us to break up. This is probably the most painful kind of break up because in theory I should still be with the person, but I'm not. The relationship was in a good place. Nothing can prepare you for the heartbreak with someone that you're supposed to be with still because y'all were good sans extraneous circumstances.