Edwin refers to the orig… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist named Edwin.
Edwin refers to the original the lead singer for EMI-signed Canadian Rock recording artist I Mother Earth. He went solo and recorded the SONY 1999 album "Another Spin Around The Sun" which featured four strong singles, including the radio hit "Alive". Columbia released his solo debut in the USA in 2000.
Edwin was the guest lead vocalist on a special solo project called Victor that was assembled by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. Edwin would later form Edwin & The Pressure.
Edwin is currently fronting the band Crash Karma and touring in support of its self titled debut alongside guitarist Mike Turner (ex-Our Lady Peace), bassist Amir Epstein (ex-Zygote), and drummer Jeff Burrows (ex-The Tea Party).
Better Days
Edwin Lyrics
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(I've seen better days)
Left behind a friend of mine
(I've seen better days)
Passed by a statue of saint Augustine in prayer
Said for one, the only one
I turned my back at her
(I've seen better days)
Her trench coat hangs inside her door
(I've seen better days)
A leaky window welcomed rain and left me standing here
A black-haired girl who taught me truth
I turned my back on her
Too late for hope but a dream remembered
Lay me down, down, down
Too late for hope but a dream remembered
Better days
Made love in the toronto rain
(i've seen better days)
From hamilton i look the train
(I've seen better days)
What you regret, you softly said are things you never do
I regret i didn't turn
And run back home to you
Too late for hope but a dream remembered
Lay me down, down, down
Too late for hope but a dream remembered
Better days, better days
Now i stand in sympathy
Not for her but for me
I could have turned i could have stayed
But i just walked away
I could have done a lot of things
In my better days
Too late for hope but a dream remembered
Lay me down, down, down
Too late for hope but a dream remembered
Better days, better days
The song "Better Days" by Edwin tells the story of a man who reflects on his past choices and feels regret for the opportunities he missed. The first verse describes a walk the singer takes down Paramount, where he sees a statue of Saint Augustine in prayer. The statue represents purity and forgiveness, but the singer turns his back on it, suggesting his own unwillingness to seek redemption. In the second verse, he visits a woman on the eleventh floor of a building, but is met with a leaky window and a feeling of isolation. The third verse recounts a memory of making love in the Toronto rain, but it has a tinge of sadness as the singer regrets not running back to his lover.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "too late for hope but a dream remembered, better days." The repetition emphasizes the singer's sense of remorse and lost opportunities. In the final verse, he acknowledges his regret and his sympathy for himself rather than for the people he has hurt. He realizes that he could have done better in his "better days," but he let those chances slip away.
Overall, "Better Days" is a powerful song about regret and missed chances. The lyrics are evocative and the melody is haunting, making it a memorable addition to Edwin's catalog.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a walk down paramount
I've seen better days
Left behind a friend of mine
I've seen better days
Passed by a statue of saint Augustine in prayer
Said for one, the only one; I turned my back at her
The elevator rose to the eleventh floor
I've seen better days
Her trench coat hangs inside her door
I've seen better days
A leaky window welcomed rain and left me standing here
A black-haired girl who taught me truth; I turned my back on her
Made love in the toronto rain
I've seen better days
From hamilton i look the train
I've seen better days
What you regret, you softly said are things you never do
I regret I didn't turn and run back home to you
Too late for hope but a dream remembered
Lay me down, down, down
Better days, better days
Too late for hope but a dream remembered; Better days, better days
Now i stand in sympathy
Not for her but for me
I could have turned i could have stayed
But I just walked away
I could have done a lot of things
In my better days
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY LOURIS, GARY MICHAEL LOURIS
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