Treat Her Better
Mac DeMarco Lyrics
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That can't be, judging by the way you treat her
Oh no, you've done it again
No use when you already know how it ends
Treat her better, boy
If having her at your side's something you enjoy
Hey man, who's been keeping brother?
Hey man, how old is your mother?
Oh no, you've done it again
No use when you already know how it ends
Treat her better, boy
If having her at your side's something you enjoy
If having her in your life's really so important to you now
Treat her better, boy
If having her at your side's something you enjoy
If having her in your life's really so important to you now
Treat her better, boy
If having her at your side's something you enjoy
If having her in your life's really so important to you now
Treat her better, boy
If having her at your side's something you enjoy
If having her in your life's really so important to you now
In Mac DeMarco's highly relatable song "Treat Her Better", the singer addresses a man he has heard is his brother's keeper, but based on the way he treats his girlfriend, he doubts that claim. The lyrics are a plea for the man to change his attitude and behavior towards his partner, whom he appears to be mistreating. The chorus implores the man to "treat her better", arguing that if having her by his side is something he truly enjoys, then it's important to show her the respect and love she deserves.
The song highlights a common issue in relationships, where one partner neglects the needs and feelings of the other. The language is simple, direct, and emotive, resonating with anyone who has experienced similar situations. The line "no use when you already know how it ends" suggests that the man's behavior is not sustainable and will ultimately lead to a breakup. The repetition of the chorus serves to reinforce the message and emphasize the urgency of the matter.
Overall, "Treat Her Better" is a poignant and timely reminder of the importance of treating one's partner with dignity, respect, and love in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey man, heard you were your brother's keeper
I've heard that you're responsible for your brother's actions, but based on the way you treat her, it doesn't seem like you really care for her.
That can't be, judging by the way you treat her
Your behavior towards her contradicts the idea that you're responsible for your brother's actions, because it shows that you don't prioritize her well-being.
Oh no, you've done it again
You've repeated the same pattern of mistreating her, even though you know it's wrong and will lead to negative consequences.
No use when you already know how it ends
It's pointless to continue mistreating her when you already know that it will result in the same negative outcome.
Treat her better, boy
You need to change your behavior and treat her with kindness and respect, instead of continuing to mistreat her.
If having her at your side's something you enjoy
If you actually value her presence in your life and don't want to lose her, then you need to start treating her better.
If having her in your life's really so important to you now
If you truly care about having her in your life, then you need to make a genuine effort to improve your treatment of her.
Hey man, who's been keeping brother?
Who is responsible for looking out for your brother and ensuring that he behaves properly towards others?
Hey man, how old is your mother?
What does your mother's age have to do with the way you treat your partner? It's time to take responsibility for your own actions.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Macbriare Samuel Lanyon Demarco
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