Getting Better
Lon And Derrek Van Eaton Lyrics
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I used to get mad at my school
The teacher's that taught me weren't cool
You're holding me down
Filling me up with your rules
I've got to admit it's getting better
A little better all the time
It's getting better since you've been mine
Me used to be angry young man
Me hiding me head in the sand
You gave me the word
I finally heard
I'm doing the best that I can
I've got to admit it's getting better
I used to be cruel to my woman
I beat her and kept apart from the things that she loved
Man I was mean but I'm changing my scene
And I'm doing the best that I can
I admit it's getting better
A little better all the time
Yes I admit it's getting better
It's getting better since you've been mine...
Lon And Derrek Van Eaton's song "Getting Better" is about personal growth and the positive impact of love. The song starts with the singer expressing their frustration with the education system and feeling restricted by rules enforced by their teachers. The lyrics "You're holding me down, filling me up with your rules" emphasize the suffocating feeling of being forced to adhere to strict guidelines. However, as the song progresses, the singer reflects on how their life has improved since they fell in love. They acknowledge that they used to be an angry, closed-minded person but they have since grown and become more accepting. The lyrics "Me used to be angry young man, me hiding me head in the sand. You gave me the word I finally heard, I'm doing the best that I can" highlight the idea that love has helped the singer to become a better person.
Additionally, the song touches on issues of domestic violence. The lyrics "I used to be cruel to my woman, I beat her and kept apart from the things that she loved. Man I was mean but I'm changing my scene and I'm doing the best that I can" show that the singer has recognized their past abusive behavior and is trying to improve themselves. This indicates that the love they have found has helped them to see their own flaws and become a more compassionate person.
Overall, "Getting Better" is a song about personal growth and the transformative power of love. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives, recognize their flaws, and strive to make positive changes.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting better all the time
Life is improving with time and experiences.
I used to get mad at my school
I was annoyed and angry with my school.
The teacher's that taught me weren't cool
The teachers who taught me were not nice or friendly.
You're holding me down
You are restraining and limiting me.
Filling me up with your rules
Enforcing your regulations on me relentlessly.
I've got to admit it's getting better
I have to confess that things are improving.
A little better all the time
Slowly but surely, things are getting better.
I have to admit it's getting better
I confess that things are improving.
It's getting better since you've been mine
Things are improving because of my partnership with you.
Me used to be angry young man
I used to be a young, angry man.
Me hiding me head in the sand
I was ignoring problems and avoiding responsibility.
You gave me the word
You enlightened and informed me.
I finally heard
I finally listened and understood.
I'm doing the best that I can
I am trying my hardest.
I've got to admit it's getting better
I have to concede that things are improving.
I used to be cruel to my woman
I used to mistreat my woman.
I beat her and kept apart from the things that she loved
I physically abused her and prevented her from enjoying her hobbies.
Man I was mean but I'm changing my scene
I was awful, but now I am making a transformation.
And I'm doing the best that I can
I am trying my hardest to change for the better.
I admit it's getting better
I confess that things are improving.
A little better all the time
Slowly but surely, things are getting better.
Yes I admit it's getting better
I acknowledge that things are improving.
It's getting better since you've been mine...
Things are improving because of my partnership with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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