Better Days
Gun Lyrics
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Seeing is believing now tell me do you like what you see
Cause I've been holding on to promises now yeh for too many years
It's happening all over the world to people like you and me
Things could be heaven but this feels like hell
So hold your head high cause you know I'd die
For better days
Read a story in the paper last night people living in fear
It's easy saying nothing it's easy just to watch things fall
But I was taught that there's a time in your life
When you've got to stand proud
So tell me don't you think that it's time we put an end to it all
Things could be heaven but this feels like hell
So hold your head high cause you know I'd die
For better days
Things could be heaven but this feels like hell
So hold your head high cause you know I'd die
For better days
Everybody dreams like me and you
Everybody do what you have to do
Where you gonna turn when it all goes wrong
Living in the same scene way too long
Everybody hopes that on of theses day
Everything you want's gonna come your way
Everybody knows what they have to do
Everybody dreams like me and you
Things could be heaven but this feels like hell
So hold your head high cause you know I'd die
For better days
The first verse of Gun’s song “Better Days” refers to the news on the radio reporting acts of violence that occurred the night before. The lyrics suggest that the world is in a chaotic state, and it is hard to observe. The singer questions whether or not the listener likes what they see, insinuating that he does not. In the past, he had held onto promises for too long, and they have not come to pass. The lyrics in this song suggest that people worldwide are struggling, including the listener.
The second verse of “Better Days” refers to a newspaper story about people living in fear. The lyrics question how easy it is for people to stand by and do nothing, continuing to observe as things fall apart. The singer was brought up to know that there comes a time in one’s life when they must stand proud, but it doesn't seem like that is happening. It seems like the time has come to put an end to all this chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeh! I heard about the trouble last night on the radio
I heard disturbing news on the radio last night.
Seeing is believing now tell me do you like what you see
Are you satisfied with the reality that you see?
Cause I've been holding on to promises now yeh for too many years
I have been waiting for promises to be fulfilled for a long time.
It's happening all over the world to people like you and me
This is not just happening to us, it is happening everywhere.
Things could be heaven but this feels like hell
We could be living in a perfect world, but our reality is far from it.
So hold your head high cause you know I'd die
Stay strong and remain hopeful, as I would do anything for a better future.
For better days
These difficult times will eventually pass.
Read a story in the paper last night people living in fear
I read an article about people oppressed by fear in the newspaper.
It's easy saying nothing it's easy just to watch things fall
Not taking action and watching things crumble is the easy way out.
But I was taught that there's a time in your life
I was taught that there is a moment in life.
When you've got to stand proud
To stand tall and firm is necessary at that moment.
So tell me don't you think that it's time we put an end to it all
Isn't it high time we brought an end to all of this?
Everybody dreams like me and you
Everyone has their own aspirations and dreams.
Everybody do what you have to do
Everyone is trying to make a living in their way.
Where you gonna turn when it all goes wrong
Who will you turn to when everything falls apart?
Living in the same scene way too long
We have been living in this same scenario for far too long.
Everybody hopes that on one of these days
Everyone hopes that someday.
Everything you want's gonna come your way
Your desires and ambitions will eventually be granted.
Everybody knows what they have to do
Everyone knows what is expected of them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GIULIANO GIZZI, MARK RANKIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alice Eade
One of the most underrated bands to come out of Scotland 🏴😉
umm. hi-
One of the most under-rated bands of the late 80s/early 90s.
Taking on the World is a cracking album.
I feel very luck to have seen the original line up live on several occasions back in the day.
Arno
really under rated cause i can heard their punk rock grunge hard rock shits and its hard to find in youtube albums
Racbir Singh
Thank you bro ! ) just got it
John Dean Richards
Swagger is such a great album.
Most underrated rock band ever
gothicm3rcy
its a shame its "word up" that many remember them for
andrew dods
I have it on vinyl somewhere, excellent!
BamBamBro
I remember buying this album back in 1989, was a teenager back then, good times
Matt Goodwin-King
Same, on cassette :)
puraydura
@Matt Goodwin-King same here ,vinyl,better beer days