The five-track EP opens with their leading single “you were good to me,” which explores a heart-wrenching break up that left both parties emotionally wrecked. With emotive pianos and sorrowful crooning from Zucker and Cutler, the song is a flawless introduction to "brent".
Chelsea Cutler told PaperMag:
"Jeremy and I stayed in a cabin in Connecticut last year where we wrote our song “better off.” That trip inspired some of our best writing, so we decided to go back a year later."
Jeremy & Chelsea reunited 30 fans in a “secret location” of New York on May 15, 2019, and performed "brent" live for the first time.
Jeremy Zucker added:
"The cabin was basically a recording studio built in an old carriage house. The walls were lined with vintage guitars, keyboards, drums, and loads of random items that we ended up putting in our song. In between writing sessions, we would hike, watch movies, or just talk about life. The music really represents how we felt at that cabin: inspired, wholesome, and introspective."
you were good to me
Jeremy Zucker 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 runAfter everything I've done
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 song "You Were Good to Me" by Jeremy Zucker talks about the difficulty of moving on from a relationship that had been good in the past. The first verse talks about how lying and facing the truth can be equally difficult, leading to feelings of being trapped and suffocated. It is a reflection on the good times spent together and how, despite the relationship falling apart, the person being addressed in the song had been good to the singer.
The second verse reflects on the struggles of growing up and becoming tired, worn out, and worried about what the future holds. Again, the singer acknowledges the other person in the relationship had been good to them; at the same time, they are scared to be alone and have a growing sense of regret for past mistakes. The bridge of the song explains the singer's regret for how things ended, with hearts broken and tears flowing. They ask for forgiveness and acknowledge the goodness of the other person, while also admitting to being a different person.
In essence, the song is about the struggle of holding onto something that was special, despite the world moving on. It's a tribute to the other person's goodness and a pleading with them not to forget what they shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Lyin' isn't better than silence
Keeping quiet rather than lying is better.
Floatin', but I feel like I'm dyin'
I may seem happy, but inside, I feel like I'm falling apart.
Still, no matter where I go
No matter where I am, I can't escape my thoughts and feelings.
At the end of every road
Even if I reach the end of a path, my problems still persist.
You were good to me
You were kind to me and treated me well.
I know it's easier to run
It's easier to avoid problems than confront them.
After everything I've done
Despite my mistakes and faults.
Leavin' isn't better than tryin'
Giving up may seem like the easiest solution, but it's not necessarily the best one.
Growin', but I'm just growin' tired
I'm changing and maturing, but it's exhausting.
Now I'm worried for my soul
I'm concerned about who I am as a person and my actions.
And I'm still scared of growin' old
I'm afraid of getting older and having regrets.
And I'm so used to letting go
I'm accustomed to leaving things behind.
But I don't wanna be alone
I want someone to be there for me.
God only knows where our fears go
Our fears and anxieties are uncertain and unpredictable.
Hearts I've broke, now my tears flow
I regret hurting others and now I'm suffering the consequences.
You'll see that I'm sorry
I hope you'll understand that I feel remorseful about my actions.
'Cause you were good to me
You were kind and good-hearted towards me.
And now I'm closin' every door
I'm shutting down emotionally and pushing people away.
'Cause I'm sick of wantin' more
I'm tired of being dissatisfied and always wanting more.
Swear I'm different than before
I promise I've changed and won't repeat my past mistakes.
I won't hurt you anymore
I won't cause you any more pain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chelsea Emily Cutler, Dylan Gins McDougle, Jeremy Scott Zucker
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@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
@yoosungjung4246
surprised this wasnt already commented:
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
@michelle-rd5oo
Lyrics:
Lyin' isn't better than silence
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
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
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 lettin' 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
@mirellemaria3316
Lyin' isn't better than silence
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
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
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 lettin' 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
@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.
@sumpkin2834
"If your absence doesn't affect them, your presence never mattered."
@shlokjaiswal4716
Sumpkin 👍🏻
@azwildcat4345
Profound
@reinierwalraven5885
I guess my presence never mattered to her. Maybe I took that feeling from her and added it up to mine. Because her presence on this world is the only thing I cared about
@jorqui967
Just stop ,😭😭😭 .I already know
@wo0fw00f
Sharp dude😂
@pangieko0
This sounds like a song you would listen to while lying alone in bed when everyone else is asleep and the moon shines brightly through your window's blinds
@AceVillamin
That's exactly what I did last night!😅😂
@saddbraker4785
That’s exactly what I did today
@angelinaharter2562
Me-rn