Lewis began performing live in May 2011, notching up numerous performances around the UK, including two A64s on SB.TV, a channel renowned for spotting new talent, as well plays on MTV, AKA and 1Xtra. Oxford-born Lewis started playing music as a hobby from a young age. Lewis then began performing live as often as he could, with requests soon coming in from across the UK. As an independent artist, Lewis released two videos in 2011, starting with his #3 and then featuring on "Let Go" (Krept & Konan collaboration).
It Could Be Better
Lewis Watson Lyrics
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'Cause it will only hurt more
I don't wanna bring it up again
'Cause it hurt like hell before
You know me too well
You make my head spin and I'll just say something wrong
You pull me out of my shell
But if the rain keeps falling
And you can't see the tears in my eyes
They say the night is daunting
But we all need somewhere to hide
So it could be better if I kept it to myself
It could be better if I left it on the shelf
Before I go and say something I don't mean
It could be better if I kept it to myself
Let's wipe the slate clean
And I'll bottle it up again
It's just how I've always been
Even without you
"Cause if the rain stops falling
And you start to see the tears in my eyes
And if the night stops calling
And we won't have somewhere to hide
So it could be better if I kept it to myself
It could be better if I left it on the shelf
Before I go and say something I don't mean
It could be better if I kept it to myself
I'd rather forget than have to forgive
I'd rather lose it than live with this memory
Don't wanna accept the things that you did
I try not to show it
But you know it hurts me
I'd rather forget than have to forgive
I'd rather lose it than live with this memory
Don't wanna accept the things that you did
'Cause you know it hurts me, yeah, yeah.
Before I go and say something I don't mean
Before I go and say something I don't mean
It could be better if I kept it to myself
It could be better if I left it on the shelf
Before I go and say something I don't mean
It could be better if I kept it to myself
In Lewis Watson's song "It Could Be Better," the singer is grappling with the decision to either speak their truth and potentially cause more pain or to keep their thoughts bottled up inside. The lyrics express the complexity of relationships and the challenges that come with communication. The first verse acknowledges the hesitation to speak because of the potential for causing more hurt. The second verse highlights the fear of saying something wrong and being pulled out of one's shell, leading to feelings of not being enough. The chorus repeats the idea that it might be better to keep everything inside to avoid hurting oneself or others.
The bridge adds another layer to the song, as the singer considers the possibility of forgiveness and the weight of memories. The repetition of "I'd rather forget than have to forgive" emphasizes the pain caused by the other person. The final chorus brings resolution as the singer decides that it is better to keep their thoughts to themselves to avoid saying something hurtful.
Overall, "It Could Be Better" is a poignant reminder of the complexities of communication and the importance of considering the impact of our words on others.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna talk
I don't want to have a conversation
'Cause it will only hurt more
Because talking about it will cause more emotional pain
I don't wanna bring it up again
I don't want to mention it again
'Cause it hurt like hell before
Because it was extremely painful the last time
You know me too well
You are familiar with my personality, thoughts and feelings
You make my head spin and I'll just say something wrong
You confuse me and I am likely to say the wrong thing
You pull me out of my shell
You encourage me to be more social and outgoing
And then hate me when I'm gone
And then dislike me when I leave or am no longer social
But if the rain keeps falling
But if sad things keep happening in my life
And you can't see the tears in my eyes
And you are not aware of how much I am hurting
They say the night is daunting
They say that being alone at night is scary
But we all need somewhere to hide
But we all need a safe place to feel protected
So it could be better if I kept it to myself
It may be better if I keep my thoughts and feelings to myself
It could be better if I left it on the shelf
It may be better if I don't bring up the topic
Before I go and say something I don't mean
Before I say something hurtful or untrue
Let's wipe the slate clean
Let's forget what happened in the past and start fresh
And I'll bottle it up again
And I will suppress my emotions again
It's just how I've always been
I have always dealt with things in this manner
Even without you
Even if you are not present
'Cause if the rain stops falling
Because if sad things stop happening in my life
And you start to see the tears in my eyes
And you notice that I am crying
And if the night stops calling
And if I don't feel the need to hide anymore
And we won't have somewhere to hide
And we won't have a safe place to feel protected
I'd rather forget than have to forgive
I would rather not remember and let go of the past than forgive
I'd rather lose it than live with this memory
I would rather lose the relationship than live with the memory of past pain
Don't wanna accept the things that you did
I don't want to acknowledge or forgive the wrongs that were committed
I try not to show it
I attempt to conceal my pain and hurt
But you know it hurts me
But you are aware that I am suffering
Before I go and say something I don't mean
Before I say something hurtful or untrue
It could be better if I kept it to myself
It may be better if I keep my thoughts and feelings to myself
It could be better if I left it on the shelf
It may be better if I don't bring up the topic
Before I go and say something I don't mean
Before I say something hurtful or untrue
It could be better if I kept it to myself
It may be better if I keep my thoughts and feelings to myself
Contributed by Anna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lucy macleod
Hi Lewis Watson fans- this is Lucy and that' me up there drawing all that fancy stuff. Thanks for all the very lovely comments about it- you're nice.... I've been reading the comments about the eye and just wanted to confirm there's nowt satanic going on so dinna fret. It's actually an 'eye of providence'- most commonly used by masons and it symbolises the 'all seeing eye' (of god). It also symbolises divine watchfulness and care of the universe so no-one is cursed or owt. At ease soldiers! x
rose macl
I love this drawing so much! ❤
Nenad Juric
Well put Lucy
Greysonchancelover19
This is seriously one of my favorite songs
SEZ
Your voice, lyrics, rhythm, music videos, melodies, and rifts all so very easily captivate me.
SEZ
I have only known about you for 2 days now, and I have listened and fallen in love with almost everyone of your songs! Thanks "a hell of a lot!"
Judit Pujol
I just love this song. Lewis, you keep improving yourself, you're amazing.
Jamie Mitchell
This is my favourite song by you, the chorus is just amazing!
Daisy Mayers
Just to say. I feel like i have watched a kid grow up. Hearing you on the radio, seeing you get featured on youtube, hearing other people talk about you, makes me feel so happy. I have been watching you since the start of this channel, since you were just a boy making covers in front of his paramore poster, and just seeing how much you have progressed over the years is amazing. Keep making music, so proud!
Chloede
My favourite Lewis song! Almost crowd when he performed it live! Such a good video too! Love you Lewis!!