In 1999 Jazz legend Joe Sample collaborated with Lalah on the album The Song Lives On, which became a staple on both Jazz and Smooth R&B radio, as well as topping the Jazz charts. However, it would not be until 2004 that Lalah Hathaway would resurface with her own project. She had her biggest hit single in years with an inspired cover of the late Luther Vandross' Forever, For Always, For Love, topping the Urban AC Chart and reaching Top 40 on Billboards mainstream R&B chart, a feat repeated by Outrun the Sky, Hathaway's first solo album in a decade, which was released late in the year.
Better and Better
Lalah Hathaway Lyrics
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I felt that you were someone who
Could bring fulfillment to my life
(And I was right)
I went from feeling incomplete
To having love abundantly
So I propose a toast to us
Ever since we been together
Life keeps getting better, better
So glad youre mine
I hear that walking in my shoes
Is something that most girls would do
Cause you naturally stand out and shine
You're one of a kind
But they dont see you like I do
Watching from my birds eye view
Cause youre more that just a pretty face
I've seen my happiest days
So good I have no reason to complain, yeah
We have what many cant contain
And Im expecting more of the same
In the years to come
In the opening verse of Lalah Hathaway's song Better and Better, she describes the moment she met her partner and how she instantly knew that this person was the one who would bring fulfillment to her life. She emphasizes the fact that she was not wrong about her instincts and now, she feels complete and loved abundantly. She toasts to the love they share and how it has made her life better.
The chorus of the song speaks about how life has gotten better since they have been together. Hathaway expresses how grateful she is to have her partner in her life and how they are always by each other's side, making every moment better. She refers to her partner as someone who naturally stands out and shines, and although others may see them as just a pretty face, she sees them as more than that. Hathaway has seen her happiest days with her partner, stating that they have what many can't contain and she expects more of the same in the years to come.
Overall, Better and Better is a celebration of love, gratitude and the joy that comes from sharing a life with someone special. It reflects on the beauty of having someone who complements you, makes you a better person and stands by you through all the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment I laid eyes on you
As soon as I saw you, I knew you were special
I felt that you were someone who
I understood that you were the one who could make me happy
Could bring fulfillment to my life
I had a strong sense of intuition that you were my missing piece
(And I was right)
And indeed, that intuition proved to be true
I went from feeling incomplete
I was not whole before I met you
To having love abundantly
Now, I have love in abundance
So I propose a toast to us
So, let's raise a glass to our happiness
To being in love
Cheers to our love!
Ever since we been together
Since we have been together
Life keeps getting better, better
My life has been getting better and better
So glad you're mine
I am so happy to have you in my life
I hear that walking in my shoes
People say they want to be me
Is something that most girls would do
Being like me is a common desire among women
Cause you naturally stand out and shine
Because you have a charisma that makes you outstanding
You're one of a kind
There's no one like you
But they don't see you like I do
But they don't appreciate your worth like I do
Watching from my bird's eye view
Observing from my unique perspective
Cause you're more than just a pretty face
Because you are not just attractive, you have character
I've seen my happiest days
I have experienced the happiest moments with you
So good I have no reason to complain, yeah
Things are so good that I have nothing to be unhappy about
We have what many can't contain
We have a unique chemistry that is rare
And I'm expecting more of the same
I anticipate that our love will continue to grow
In the years to come
In the future
Writer(s): Mike City
Contributed by Avery F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shawn Johnson
lalah be jamming......her range is outrageous
Chez Brooks
This is that music you cruise to just as its getting dark....LOUDLY!!!! Chillin.
M OI
@Henry Luis this soundtrack like Lalah Hathaway's song called "Better and Better" could've been in The Adventures Of Zoey 101's Season 1 & Episode 2 called "Dana meets Lola," don't you think?
Henry Luis
JUST SOMETHING PERSONAL FROM THE VAULT BOY OH BOY I TELL YA!(🙏)
Shari GetzFit
Shes my music idol. Admired her since I was a little girl. I always wanted to sing like her. I was a singer and sung her songs in talent shows. Its my dream to hug her and tell her how her music has inspired me and changed my life.
Dorian Curry
love her vocals are amazing
Anthony S
First time checkin her out. She s one bad Woman!! Lovin her jammms!!
April Gaylord
What this music is heaven, it takes me to a level of peace
Melissa Isbell
I love this song.
JusLiveMylyfe
I use to play this whole album everyday