Better Days
Josie 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 lyrics of "Better Days" by Josie tell a story of regret and reminiscing on past mistakes. The song begins with the singer taking a walk down Paramount and passing by a statue of Saint Augustine in prayer. Here, the lyrics suggest that the singer has left behind a friend and is carrying some sort of burden or regret. The elevator rises to the eleventh floor, and the singer arrives at a black-haired girl's apartment. The lyrics suggest a shared history between them, but the singer turned their back on her, leading to further regret.
The lyrics take a nostalgic turn as the singer recalls making love in the Toronto rain and taking a train from Hamilton. The lyrics reveal the singer's regret for not turning back and running home to their lover. In the final verse, the singer stands in sympathy for themselves, realizing that they could have made different choices in their "better days." The lyrics make use of imagery and symbolism, with the statue of Saint Augustine in prayer, and the singer's memory of making love in the rain.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a walk down paramount
Reflecting on a past experience where things were better, but now faced with a difficult situation
Left behind a friend of mine
The regret of losing someone important, either through death or a falling out
Passed by a statue of saint Augustine in prayer
Seeking guidance and spiritual relief from a higher power
Said for one, the only one
Praying for a specific individual or circumstance
I turned my back at her
The frustration of feeling abandoned or neglected by a friend or loved one
The elevator rose to the eleventh floor
A moment of respite from daily struggles, but fleeting and temporary
Her trench coat hangs inside her door
A reminder of someone who once brightened up life, but now a distant memory
A leaky window welcomed rain and left me standing here
A metaphor for facing hardships and being stuck in a difficult situation
A black-haired girl who taught me truth
Remembering someone who had a profound impact on personal growth and perspective
I turned my back on her
The regret of not valuing someone's influence and walking away from it
Made love in the toronto rain
Recalling a beautiful moment in one's life that brings comfort and nostalgia
From hamilton i look the train
Feeling trapped in one's current situation and longing for a way out or a fresh start
What you regret, you softly said are things you never do
Reflecting on conversations and advice from loved ones, but regretting not acting upon this wisdom
I regret i didn't turn
Feeling remorseful about not taking a chance on someone or something
And run back home to you
Longing for the safety and stability of a place or person that once provided comfort
Now i stand in sympathy
Reflecting on the past with acceptance and compassion for oneself
Not for her but for me
Acknowledging that one's past relationships and experiences have shaped personal growth and perspective
I could have turned i could have stayed
Regretting missed opportunities and decisions that have led to current hardships
But i just walked away
Feeling guilty about giving up on someone or something important
In my better days
Reflecting on a time when life was easier and more fulfilling
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY LOURIS, GARY MICHAEL LOURIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@itsmejohnson5931
Better Days are when trance music was all about this kind
@defminerva13
I really can't believe it that this song only has 150k views. People just don't know what good is any more.
@dashcamnetwork8120
Listening to this ever since it was released in 2011. Always a mood fixer. Trance was much better those days!
@metascoremusic
Estiva is a genius!
@mrcoxx
when you're having a bad day or things in life are not going your way listen
to this track and all your problems will go away! love this tune!
@ltmohapi8932
I remember listening to this this song in May 2018, hoping for better days -it used to fill me with hope, and my better days are here - and when I listen to it now, my eyes are filled with tears...one of the most profound soundtracks of my life during the most difficult times
@MrSowerby
Agreed chaps
@icekick101
A seriously under rated song...Deserves much more!!!
@StreetCatsBand
Estiva Magic Level
@EnigmaticVagrant
I'm here in December 2021 about to be 2022...this song so amazing, here's to better days ahead of us, don't fear, live your life with joy and love.