Immaculately conceived, his father (a Robot who had magically become a real boy…but that’s another story) declared his undying devotion to the creature. He perched the fleshy bust upon a teetering pedestal fashioned from stacked cereal boxes and positioned the display at his window for all the town to see. Young Edward soon proved no ordinary boy.
Though his father had figured him deaf for his unresponsiveness to sounds, he in fact had the universally unique condition of being deaf from hearing too much or, more correctly put, too well. In plain words, he heard EVERYTHING AT ONCE.
At first it proved rather painful like a wretched whining winding all hours, but very soon those who whisper visited young Edward and revealed to him the Tricks and Truths, the Ways and Plays, the Chords and Dischords of the Universe.
He did not need to eat but the color of the sun, which was F#, and moved his bones to grow.
His arms and legs and fingers and toes grew ‘til the tower of boxes collapsed and he laughed. He moved thru the door which was C over B# and ran thru the village hearing ALL of its music! The workers and children and painters of buildings and dogs barking madly and trees bristling softly and OH!!
Young Edward could not resist! He began playing the tree which are the chords E and D ‘gainst the mice in the grass which are A played with brass and the wooden fence F and then C and repeat with a drone of B Minor to bring in the street and the Birds B to B Sharp with fluttering strings and the sky mostly C unless he wants to bring in the rain and for rain bring the F Chord bombastic with organ’s distortion and symbols a’crashin!
Yes, and a music was born.
Better Days
Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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We don’t have to talk, let’s dance
For all the times you felt alone, dreaming better
I see better, better days
Too dumb to say goodbye that's some cliché shit, make me wanna cry
Just know that every time I look in your eye
I see better, I see better, better days
Down with history, up with your head
For sweet tomorrow, she never fell from grace
We might still know sorrow but we got better days
I seen better ways, some won’t believe
But I don’t need much more than faith
For all the times you felt alone
Dreaming better, dreaming better, better ways
Too dumb to say goodbye
Now that’s some give up shit
Make me wanna cry
Just know that every time I look in your eye
I see better, I see better, better days
Try to remember, that you can forget
Down with history, up with your head
For sweet tomorrow, she never fell from grace
We might still know sorrow but we got better days
Better days
Guess who's back in town
The opening lines of "Better Days" by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros starts on a somber note as the singer reminisces about difficult times ("I’ve seen better days, dripping down your face"). However, the overall message of the song is uplifting and hopeful as it encourages listeners to overcome obstacles and look forward to "better days." The singer speaks directly to someone who has experienced loneliness and encourages them to let go of the past and dance with him instead of talking ("We don’t have to talk, let’s dance"). The song acknowledges that life can be challenging at times, but it asserts that there's always hope for the future, even in moments of despair. As the song progresses, the lyrics change from "I’ve seen better days" to "I see better, better days", emphasizing the movement towards something better.
The second verse of the song echoes the theme of moving forward. The lyrics encourage the listener to remember their past but not dwell on it, urging them instead to look towards the future with a positive outlook. The phrase "up with your head" is repeated throughout, suggesting that keeping one's head held high encourages personal growth and forward motion.
Overall, "Better Days" is an upbeat, optimistic song that acknowledges that life isn't always easy, but that things can and will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve seen better days, dripping down your face
I have witnessed the times when the tears rolled down your face.
We don’t have to talk, let’s dance
We can enjoy and express ourselves through dance without having to speak.
For all the times you felt alone, dreaming better
During those moments of solitude, you indulged in dreams of better times.
I see better, better days
Now I can see the dawn of a better day.
Too dumb to say goodbye that's some cliché shit, make me wanna cry
Not being able to say a proper farewell is too commonly seen; it moves me to tears.
Just know that every time I look in your eye
I see better, I see better, better days
Whenever I look into your eyes, I can't help but see the promise of a brighter future.
Try to remember, that you can’t forget
It's important to remind oneself that some experiences cannot be erased completely.
Down with history, up with your head
Let go of the past and lift your head up in hope for better times.
For sweet tomorrow, she never fell from grace
The prospect of a better tomorrow has not lost its charm.
We might still know sorrow but we got better days
Sadness may not leave us completely, but we can still hope for a better future.
I seen better ways, some won’t believe
But I don’t need much more than faith
Although some may not believe that better days are ahead, all I need is faith.
Dreaming better, dreaming better, better ways
Imagining better possibilities and dreaming up ways to bring them to fruition.
Too dumb to say goodbye
Now that’s some give up shit
Being too foolish to say farewell properly is an act of resignation and defeat.
Better days
Guess who's back in town
Better times have arrived, and someone familiar has returned.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ALEX EBERT, NICOLO JOSEPH AGLIETTI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I’ve seen better days, dripping down your face
We don’t have to talk, let’s dance
For all the times you felt alone, dreaming better
I see better, better days
Too dumb to say goodbye that's some cliché shit, make me wanna cry
Just know that every time I look in your eye
I see better, I see better, better days
Try to remember, that you can’t forget
Down with history, up with your head
For sweet tomorrow, she never fell from grace
We might still know sorrow but we got better days
I seen better ways, some won’t believe
But I don’t need much more than faith
For all the times you felt alone
Dreaming better, dreaming better, better ways
Too dumb to say goodbye
Now that’s some give up shit
Make me wanna cry
Just know that every time I look in your eye
I see better, I see better, better days
Try to remember, that you can forget
Down with history, up with your head
For sweet tomorrow, she never fell from grace
We might still know sorrow but we got better days
Better days
Guess who's back in town
Katherine Stone
Such a brilliant song, possibly my favourite song of all time
Enrique Florendo
At first I didn't really like the song...but after the 20th listen...I'm blown away. It's genius.
Diana Garland Meyers
at first i was like "hmm" but just for the first few seconds...as soon as the chorus started my heart leaped . When Alex's voice cracked with emotion it did me in. It made me feel like crying AND flying at the same time. Its a wonderful fantastic song of redemption. This band has a gift for causing a natural euphoria. Seriosuly people, you DONT need drugs anymore!! Its been on repeat and repeat the last couple days and it wont stop moving me. Straight to the solar plexus. What a blessing!
Lourenço de Vulcanis
Just heard it on the radio and it brought me so much memories!
Shadae Yancey
I'm obsessed with this song already. Can;t wait to hear the rest of the album.
Rachel Gill
how is every new song they release just a new level of perfect? (I'm not complaining!) I'm going to see them for the first time on 6th July. I think I might just die of happiness. I wish I had some eloquent words to describe how wonderful this music is. All I can say is that it is the music of my soul :)
Elisa
This is awesome!!! I can't wait to hear the new album! <3
Gustavo Ribeiro
Primeira vez ouvindo essa música 16/07/2020. Vou procurar a tradução dela e tentar entender o que a música transmite.
Algum dia eu volto aqui e partilho com vocês o que a música me fez sentir.
Bill Cole
Great song! Hard to follow up a freshman album such as theirs but am hoping it comes close! Alex n the crew are some great people! PLEASE DON'T SELL OUT!
noa12m
Great song.. Suits perfectly to my mood and place in life right now!