Better with You
Jesse McCartney Lyrics


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I know it's ugly turning on the news
There's people fighting over point of view
Sometimes it's like there's nothing left to lose
And I don't know what to do
But I know it's better with you

I was a wreck when you came along
When there was nothing left
You showed me the best
I'm still a mess but you hold on
Don't know just why you do
But I know I'm better with you
But I know I'm better with you
But I know I'm better with you
But I know I'm better with you

For every life there is a silent cry
For every day there is a darker night
Sometimes this life doesn't treat us right
And I don't know what to do
But I know it's better with you

I was a wreck when you came along
When there was nothing left
You showed me the best
I'm still a mess but you hold on
Don't know just why you do
But I know I'm better with you
But I know I'm better with you
But I know I'm better with you

Wherever you are, it's never as dark
Whenever I start slipping, you make all the difference
Been there from the start, no matter how hard




Whatever piece is missing, you know how to fix it

I was a wreck when you came along
When there was nothing left
You showed me the best
I'm still a mess but you hold on
Don't know just why you do
But I know I'm better with you
But I know I'm better with you
But I know I'm better with you

Overall Meaning

Jesse McCartney's song "Better with You" is a touching love song that touches upon the difficulties of life and the importance of having someone to share it with. It acknowledges the negativity and despair that can come from watching the news and seeing people argue relentlessly over opposing viewpoints. However, the song urges that there is still hope in the world, and that hope is found in the love of another person.


The chorus showcases the main message of the song, "But I know it's better with you." The lyrics describe the feeling of being lost and alone before finding the love and support of another person. The verses allude to the idea that everyone faces hardships and struggles, but having someone to share those difficult times with can make all the difference. The line "Wherever you are, it's never as dark" highlights the idea that the presence of love and support can act as a guiding light in times of darkness.


The powerful lyrics and upbeat melody of "Better with You" make it a chart-topping pop song with a message of hope and unity. The song was received well by critics, and has remained a top song on music charts around the world since its release in 2018.


Line by Line Meaning

I know it's ugly turning on the news
The bad news in the media can be difficult to watch and can create conflict between people with different opinions.


There's people fighting over point of view
People have different perspectives on life which can cause disagreements and fights.


Sometimes it's like there's nothing left to lose
At times, the world can seem bleak and there's nothing to fight for.


And I don't know what to do
I can feel helpless in this situation and don't know how to change anything.


But I know it's better with you
Despite everything, I know that being with you makes everything better.


For every life there is a silent cry
Everyone has their own struggles that they keep to themselves and don't share with others.


For every day there is a darker night
Dark times are inevitable and can happen at any moment.


Sometimes this life doesn't treat us right
Life doesn't always go as planned and can be unfair at times.


And I don't know what to do
Feeling lost and helpless during tough times.


But I know it's better with you
Knowing that having you in my life makes those tough times more bearable.


Wherever you are, it's never as dark
Just knowing you're there makes things seem less bleak and makes every situation better.


Whenever I start slipping, you make all the difference
You've helped me so much and I wouldn't be where I am today without your support and love.


Been there from the start, no matter how hard
You've been by my side through all of life's struggles and hardships.


Whatever piece is missing, you know how to fix it
You always know just what to do to make things right and make me feel whole again.


I was a wreck when you came along
Before you entered my life, I was a mess and didn't know what to do.


When there was nothing left
I had given up hope and didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel.


You showed me the best
You brought out the best in me and showed me that there was a way through the tough times.


I'm still a mess but you hold on
I'm not perfect and still have my struggles, but you don't give up on me and continue to support me.


Don't know just why you do
I'm not sure what I've done to deserve your love and support.


But I know I'm better with you
I know that having you in my life makes everything better and that I couldn't have made it this far without you.


But I know I'm better with you
No matter what, I know that being with you is the right choice and that I'm a better person because of it.


But I know I'm better with you
No matter what obstacles come our way, we'll get through it together and come out stronger on the other side.




Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jesse Mccartney, Brandyn Burnette, Rob Knox, Molly Ann Morgenstern, Robin Tadross

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danieloconnor9219

A beautiful song and amazing video.
Bravo Jesse McCartney!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘


0:24 / 1:31 / 2:37
๐ŸŽต I was wreck when you came along ๐ŸŽต
๐ŸŽต When there was nothing left ๐ŸŽต
๐ŸŽต You showed me the best ๐ŸŽต
๐ŸŽต I'm still a mess but you hold on ๐ŸŽต
๐ŸŽต Don't know just why you do ๐ŸŽต
๐ŸŽต But I know I'm better with you ๐ŸŽต



All comments from YouTube:

@brittneyleesaunders

My teenage self is living for this ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

@DonEBrooke32

BRITTNEYLEESAUNDERS 3:04 nononono, seriously, how'd they do that? ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿ˜•

@Darkgurl101

Still living for this tbh xD

@AnnaLuckyLipgloss

LIVING!๐Ÿ˜ญ 33 YEARS OLD AND I STILL DIE OVER HIM! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

@viniciusmirandadias560

Myself at nowadays is living to watch this pot o' gold .This CD will be awesome !

@idaflicka9856

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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@CourtneyMarmo

YES JESSE MCCARTNEY IS BACK

@Christian-wb2ev

We're so happy that he's back!

@elicvusa653

he look good

@Euph0rigenic

YESSSSSSSSS ๐Ÿ’œ

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