Better Man
Nutini Paolo Lyrics


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She makes me smile
She thinks the way I think
That girl makes me wanna be better
Took her down Bleecker Street
Saw she drank the way I drink
I kiss the sky to send her blue a letter
That girl
Makes me wanna be a better man
Ye should she see fit
Gonna treat her like a real man can
She's fearless, she's free
Oh she is a real live wire
And that girl
She's got me feeling so much better
Oh you trade all the money in the world
Just to see this girl's smile
All the while, she'll make you feel so much better

Oh that girl, makes me wanna be a better man
And should she see fit, gonna treat her like a real man can
Ah, ah, la la la
Come on in my arms
You make me feel alright
You make me feel alright
You know I might get eager
I might lose my cool
Feel like I'm in detention
In the office at the school
And you'll either love me love me
Or you hate me
But I can see you've got no time
For the in-between
But the reflection in your eyes
Gonna look so much better
I said that girl makes me wanna be a better man
Yeah yeah yeah
And should she see she fit, gonna treat her like a real man can

Gonna treat her like a real man can




Gonna treat her like a real man can
Gonna treat her like a real man can

Overall Meaning

In Paolo Nutini's song "Better Man," he expresses how a certain girl makes him feel, and how she inspires him to be a better man. The girl he’s talking about understands him, thinks like him, and isn’t afraid to be herself. He takes her down Bleecker Street, sees that she drinks like he drinks, and feels like he can communicate with her in a way that he can't with anyone else. He is so enamored with her that he says he would trade all the money in the world just to see her smile. She makes him feel so good that he wants to be a better man for her.


Nutini also acknowledges the fact that this girl might not be interested in him, but if she is, he promises to treat her right. He says he’ll love her and treat her like a real man would. He also recognizes that he might get eager and lose his cool, but that he’ll always come back to her because she’s worth it. He’s honest about his flaws, but still wants to be the best he can be for her.


Line by Line Meaning

She makes me smile
Her presence brings happiness and joy to my life.


She thinks the way I think
We share similar thoughts and ideas.


That girl makes me wanna be better
Her positive influence motivates me to improve myself.


Took her down Bleecker Street
Went out with her in a particular place called Bleecker Street.


Saw she drank the way I drink
Observed that she drinks similarly to me.


I kiss the sky to send her blue a letter
Sending a message to her with good vibes and positive thoughts.


That girl makes me wanna be a better man
Her influence inspires me to be a better person.


Ye should she see fit
If she wants to, if she is interested.


Gonna treat her like a real man can
Will treat her with respect and care like a true gentleman.


She's fearless, she's free
She is courageous and independent.


Oh, she is a real live wire
She has a lively and energetic personality.


And that girl, she's got me feeling so much better
Her influence has a positive effect on my overall well-being.


Oh you trade all the money in the world
The value of her happiness is greater than any amount of wealth.


Just to see this girl's smile
Her smile is priceless and worth any sacrifice.


All the while, she'll make you feel so much better
Being with her has a positive impact on my emotional state.


Come on in my arms
Inviting her to embrace and be embraced.


You make me feel alright
Her presence and affection make me feel content and happy.


You know I might get eager
I may become overly enthusiastic or impatient.


I might lose my cool
I may become agitated or frustrated.


Feel like I'm in detention
Feeling restricted or trapped.


In the office at the school
Reinforcing the feeling of being confined or trapped in a school setting.


And you'll either love me love me, or you hate me
People will either feel strongly positive or negative towards me.


But I can see you've got no time for the in-between
There is no middle ground in your feelings towards me.


But the reflection in your eyes
Observing the emotions displayed in her eyes.


Gonna look so much better
The reflection will look more positive and pleasant.


I said that girl makes me wanna be a better man
Reiterating the positive impact she has on my character.


Yeah yeah yeah
Emphasizing agreement or affirmation.


And should she see she fit, gonna treat her like a real man can
Reaffirming willingness to treat her with respect and care if she desires it.


Gonna treat her like a real man can
Reiterating intentions to treat her respectfully and appropriately.


Gonna treat her like a real man can
Further emphasizing the desire to treat her with care and respect.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAOLO GIOVANNI NUTINI

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@AXP66

•2021 lyriks•
She makes me smile
She thinks the way I think
That girl, makes me wanna be better
Took her down Bleecker Street
So she drank the way I drink
I kissed the sky
To send a bluer letter
That girl, makes me wanna be
A better man
Yeah and should she see fit
Gonna treat her like a real man can
She's fearless, she's free
Oh she is a real live-wire
And that girl
She's got me feeling so much better
Hmmm, should trade all the money in the world, eh
Just to see this girl smile
All the while she'll make you
Feel so much better
Oh, that girl makes me wanna be
A better man
And should she see fit
Gonna treat her like a real man can
Ahhh, ahh, ahhh
Ahhh, ahh, ahhhh (Ahhhh, laaaa, la, la) Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
(Oh make me feel all right) Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
(Oh make me feel all right) Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
Oh I might get eager
I might lose my cool
Feel like I'm in detention
In office at the school
And you'll either love me
Or you'll hate me
'Cause I can see you got
No time for the in-between
But the reflection in your eyes
Gonna look so much better
I said, that girl, makes me wanna be
A better man
Yeah, yeah, and if she sees fit
Gonna treat her like a real man can
I'm gonna treat her like a real man can
Oh
Gonna treat her like a real man can
Yeah
Gonna treat her like a real man can
Ohhh



@idw9159

She makes me smile
She thinks the way I think
That girl, makes me wanna be better
Took her down Bleecker Street
So she drank the way I drink
I kissed the sky
To send a bluer letter
That girl, makes me wanna be
A better man
Yeah and should she see fit
Gonna treat her like a real man can
She's fearless, she's free
Oh she is a real live-wire
And that girl
She's got me feeling so much better
Hmmm, should trade all the money in the world, eh
Just to see this girl smile
All the while she'll make you
Feel so much better
Oh, that girl makes me wanna be
A better man
And should she see fit
Gonna treat her like a real man can
Ahhh, ahh, ahhh
Ahhh, ahh, ahhhh (Ahhhh, laaaa, la, la) Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
(Oh make me feel all right) Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
(Oh make me feel all right) Ahhh, ahh, ahhhhh
Oh I might get eager
I might lose my cool
Feel like I'm in detention
In office at the school
And you'll either love me
Or you'll hate me
'Cause I can see you got
No time for the in-between
But the reflection in your eyes
Gonna look so much better
I said, that girl, makes me wanna be
A better man
Yeah, yeah, and if she sees fit
Gonna treat her like a real man can
I'm gonna treat her like a real man can
Oh
Gonna treat her like a real man can
Yeah
Gonna treat her like a real man can
Ohhh



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@clippertae

For 3 years i have not been able to listen to this song, ive tried but it crushes me, you see, my partner sent it tto me just before he passed - today, i feel brave and listened to it...finally and tearfully- thank you Paolo

@LiisaJF

😢 I’m so sorry for your loss. I can understand the meaning behind your comment. My partner wakes me up with this playing and I wake with a smile, I just sit and listen ❤
One day, this song will make you smile again. Sending love x

@osiasu

He's underrated because he wants to be... Not fame hungry like the others, down to earth and just disappears in to obscurity for a few years between albums. He's magic.

@EA-wr2jv

Magic indeed

@mannothingtolose1245

can feel it

@eagillum

I wonder too if drugs are a factor.

@mannothingtolose1245

@@eagillum may be LOVE ?drugs are a fact for me tho .Grandson has it right in the song overdose all my family and friends are Dead and well "the drugs don't work Anymore" any more is there ANY more?

@mannothingtolose1245

@@eagillum can't feel it.lol

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@43hawker

I was born in 1943 which makes me 77.
I've been listening to this guy for years now and he is like a breath of fresh air, wonderful stuff Paolo, an absolute joy.

@cynthiam3943

I’m a 70 year old lady and really appreciate his music, love his integrity he’s now decided to come back to the stage but unfortunately I can’t afford the tickets to see him live🤷‍♀️😘🇬🇧

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