His project Spearhead produced the critically acclaimed Home in 1994. The album contained his biggest single, "Hole in the Bucket," a thoughtful lament on the plight of the homeless, and "Positive," which addressed the growing AIDS epidemic. The album boasted adept funk samplings, sinuous guitar vamps, and soulful, melodic tracks about family and social injustice. 1997's Chocolate Supa Highway was not as pop-friendly as Home, but neither did its themes of kidnappings and police brutality lend themselves to such overt accessibility. Its mixture of harsher musical styles -- techno, rock, and funk -- was a step forward for Franti as his world view broadened and deepened. In 2001, Franti released Stay Human. In it he expresses his anger at the system, his advocacy of love, and his belief in freedom through individuality and self-expression through a set of songs that revolve around a fictitious death penalty case. In it, his embrace of the genres that inspired him is achieved with eloquence.
Earlier projects of Franti include The Beatnigs and The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, which had more of an experimental/industrial sound, but addressed many of the same social/political issues.
As a celebration of the Election of Barack Obama Franti recorded the Obama Song, offered as a free track on downloaded at their offical website, www.michaelfranti.com/.
Life Is Better With You
Michael Franti & Spearhead Lyrics
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But you make it feel like most of the time,
When I'm all alone with you.
Pickin up pieces of my life,
Sometimes there's ones I just can't find,
But they found a home with you.
Woah, I'm not afraid to be alone,
Life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
And when I think about the things that we've been through,
I know just one thing is true, life is better with you.
Some days are better than other days,
But these days, life is better with you.
Some days are better than other days,
These days, life is better with you.
Life is better.
Tell me what you want, I'll give you all
That you need with my heart and my hands,
Sayin please baby please because nobody does
That thing you do better than you.
Thoughts still swimmin round in my head
With all the words we've ever said.
My favorites remain, "I love you."
Woah, I'm not afraid to be alone,
But being alone is better with you.
Life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
And when I think about the things that we've been through,
I know just one thing is true, life is better
Every day's not Valentine's,
But you make me feel it most of the time with you, you.
And all my life I've tried to find the one
Who makes me feel the way you do, you.
Some days are better than other days,
But these days, life is better with you.
Some days are better than other days,
But these days, life is better with you.
And when I think about the things that we've been through,
I know just one thing is true, life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you. [x5]
The song "Life Is Better With You" by Michael Franti & Spearhead is a joyful tribute to a loved one. The chorus repeats over and over that life is truly better with the person he is singing to, and he describes why that is so throughout the song. Even though every day isn't perfect, being with this person helps him feel like it is. He compares life before and after this person, and clearly sees the improvement in the present. He admits he's not afraid to be alone, but wouldn't want to be without this person. He describes how this person makes him feel loved, and how their love has affected him.
The lyrics are simple, but heartfelt. They handle the topic of love in a way that is relatable to anyone who has found a person who makes them feel like life is better. The song is musically upbeat and catchy, adding to the joyful atmosphere of the lyrics. Overall, the song is a happy celebration of love and the impact it can have on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day's not Valentine's,
Even though every day is not a special day like Valentine's Day, being with you makes every day feel special.
But you make it feel like most of the time,
You make most of the days feel special and worthwhile.
When I'm all alone with you.
Being with you alone brings contentment and joy.
Pickin up pieces of my life,
Trying to recover or rebuild parts of my life that were broken or lost.
Sometimes there's ones I just can't find,
Some parts of my life are irretrievable or lost.
But they found a home with you.
You are the one who gives me solace, acceptance, and unconditional love.
Woah, I'm not afraid to be alone,
Even though being alone is not a problem for me,
But being alone is better with you.
Being alone with you is better than being with anyone else or being alone without you.
Life is better with you.
My life is infinitely better because you are in it.
And when I think about the things that we've been through,
When I reflect on our shared experiences,
I know just one thing is true, life is better with you.
It becomes clear that my life has been greatly enhanced by your presence.
Some days are better than other days,
Some days are more enjoyable or auspicious than others.
But these days, life is better with you.
Currently, every day is better and more fulfilling because I am sharing it with you.
Tell me what you want, I'll give you all
Whatever you desire or need from me, I am willing to provide wholeheartedly.
That you need with my heart and my hands,
I will fulfill your needs with both my love and actions.
Sayin please baby please because nobody does
I will ask and plead with you earnestly because no one can fulfill my heart like you do.
That thing you do better than you.
You have a unique ability to make me feel valued and loved, which no one else can replicate.
Thoughts still swimmin round in my head
My mind is full of thoughts and emotions about you,
With all the words we've ever said.
Recalling all the words we exchanged in the past.
My favorites remain, "I love you."
The words 'I love you' still remain as one of my most cherished phrases, and they still hold true today.
And all my life I've tried to find the one
Throughout my life, I have searched for that one person
Who makes me feel the way you do, you.
Who can make me feel the same way that being with you makes me feel.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
Overall, my life is enriched and elevated because of you, and it will continue to be so.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON BOWMAN, MICHAEL J. FRANTI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[LYRICS]
Every day's not Valentine's,
But you make it feel like most of the time,
When I'm all alone with you.
Pickin up pieces of my life,
Sometimes there's ones I just can't find,
But they found a home with you.
Woah, I'm not afraid to be alone,
But being alone is better with you.
Life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
And when I think about the things that we've been through,
I know just one thing is true, life is better with you.
Some days are better than other days,
But these days, life is better with you.
Some days are better than other days,
These days, life is better with you.
Life is better.
Tell me what you want, I'll give you all
That you need with my heart and my hands,
Sayin please baby please because nobody does
That thing you do better than you.
Thoughts still swimmin round in my head
With all the words we've ever said.
My favorites remain, "I love you."
Woah, I'm not afraid to be alone,
But being alone is better with you.
Life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you.
And when I think about the things that we've been through,
I know just one thing is true, life is better
Every day's not Valentine's,
But you make me feel it most of the time with you, you.
And all my life I've tried to find the one
Who makes me feel the way you do, you.
Some days are better than other days,
But these days, life is better with you.
Some days are better than other days,
But these days, life is better with you.
And when I think about the things that we've been through,
I know just one thing is true, life is better with you.
Woah, woah, life is better with you. [x5]
@ohhmaii
I hope all of you cherish and honor the person you love. It's so easy to get wrapped up in b.s. Remember to always honor and love that person who shares their heart with you.
@luciferthedoberman8991
I will
@mscosmogrl01
This guy seems to have life figured out. Be grateful, joyful and playful. Express love and acceptance. Happiness will surely follow.
@isabell_diejetztsessions9271
THAT'S IT! Exactly!! 👌👑🎉🌠😍💖😊
@michelleelks4816
Perfectly said!🙂
@canarynew
this is my "go to" song when my wife and I are in a bad spot - the song reminds me that our faults are small and that we are going to be fine
@Andevenafter
I woke up this morning drunk. And then i heard this song and realized what really matters. I need to go through recovery. Thank you Michael.
@Andevenafter
still trying.
@murryfaquar7873
Keep trying mate, don't give up...
@patjos7719
Be as awesome, my friend.