Murs' debut single, "Please Don't Let Me Go" charted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, after releasing it on 27 August, beating Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" to the #1 spot. Olly's debut album followed his second official single "Thinking of Me", which charted at number four on the UK Singles Charts, and a week later Murs debut album, Olly Murs, charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart.
Never Been Better
Olly Murs Lyrics
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There's no gravity
Hunger in my eyes
Ain't no stopping me
Can't bring me down
I guess it goes around
Hot over my head
Back against the wall
I risk it all
When it comes to call
Tell me now did I get your attention?
Did you get the answer to your question?
Everybody cries
But not toady, not today
'Cause I won't let ya
Everybody dies
But not today, not me
'Cause I've never been better
I'm still on my feet
The world can't knock me down
'Cause I won't take defeat
I'm still chasing the crowd
But I'm still around
Look who's winning now
Tell me now did I get your attention?
Did you get the answer to your question?
Everybody cries
But not today, but not today
'Cause I won't let ya
Everybody dies
But not today,but not me
'Cause I've never been better
All together
Never been better
All together
I've never been better
I'm never giving up
No such thing as enough
I keep on winning
Just beginning to get all that I want
Nothing can hold me back
'Cause I'm not made for that
I'm always good but I've been better lately
Everybody cries
But not toady, but not today
'Cause I won't let ya
Everybody dies
But not today, but not me
'Cause I've never been better
All together
Never been better
All together
I've never been better
Everybody cries
But not toady, but not today
'Cause I won't let ya
Everybody dies
But not today, not me
'Cause I've never been better
All together
Never been better
All together
I've never been better
The song "Never Been Better" by Olly Murs is all about the singer's determination to succeed and prove his worth to the world. The song begins with the lines 'Burning from the sky/There's no gravity,' which can be interpreted as Olly feeling on top of the world and unstoppable. He also mentions that he has 'Hunger in [his] eyes' and that he won't let anything stop him from achieving his goals. Olly is fully committed to giving his all, and he won't let fear or failure hold him back.
The chorus reaffirms this message of determination and strength; Olly declares that he's 'never giving up,' and that he'll keep on winning no matter what. He acknowledges that everyone has their struggles, but that he's not going to give in to defeat. The song is all about being resilient and believing in oneself, even when life gets tough. Olly's delivery is full of energy and confidence, and the upbeat tempo of the song only adds to the sense of unstoppable momentum.
Overall, "Never Been Better" is a powerful anthem about chasing your dreams and overcoming adversity. Olly inspires listeners to be bold and fearless in the pursuit of their goals, and his message is one of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Burning from the sky
Feeling intense passion and desire that is all-consuming.
There's no gravity
No obstacles or limitations can hold me back.
Hunger in my eyes
My ambition burns brightly and my drive is at an all-time high.
Ain't no stopping me
No one can slow me down or prevent me from achieving my goals.
Can't bring me down
I have an unbreakable spirit and refuse to let negativity get to me.
I guess it goes around
There is a certain karmic justice in the world that rewards those who work hard and remain positive.
Hot over my head
I am surrounded by challenges and obstacles, but I won't let them defeat me.
Back against the wall
Despite being in a difficult situation, I am still determined to succeed.
I'm 100% and not afraid to fall
I am fully committed to my goals and am willing to take risks to achieve them, even if it means experiencing failure along the way.
I risk it all
I put everything on the line for my dreams because I believe in them so strongly.
When it comes to call
When the opportunity presents itself, I am ready to seize it and give it my all.
Tell me now did I get your attention?
I am confident in my abilities and want to make sure others have taken notice of them as well.
Did you get the answer to your question?
Have I demonstrated my strength and determination to you?
Everybody cries
Everyone faces challenges and struggles in life that can bring them down.
But not today, not today
But today, I refuse to give in to those challenges and let them defeat me.
'Cause I won't let ya
I won't allow the negativity of the world to bring me down- I am too strong for that.
Everybody dies
Death is an inevitable part of life that everyone must face.
But not today, not me
But today, I am not ready to give up and accept defeat- I still have so much left to accomplish.
'Cause I've never been better
I am at the top of my game, both mentally and physically, and am more than capable of overcoming any challenge life throws my way.
I'm still on my feet
I haven't been knocked down yet, and I don't plan on it any time soon.
The world can't knock me down
No matter what happens, I am too resilient to be defeated by anything the world throws at me.
'Cause I won't take defeat
No matter how difficult the challenge, I refuse to let it defeat me or keep me down.
I'm still chasing the crowd
I'm still striving to achieve my goals and surpass my competition.
But I'm still around
Despite the competition, I am still in the game and performing at the highest level.
Look who's winning now
Despite the odds, I am emerging victorious and proving my naysayers wrong.
All together
Despite the challenges, I am not giving up or giving in- I am pressing on with everything I've got.
Never been better
I am stronger, more resilient, and more determined than ever before, and nothing can stop me now.
I'm never giving up
No matter how difficult the challenge, I refuse to give up or accept defeat.
No such thing as enough
No matter how much I achieve, there is always more I can do and more I can accomplish.
I keep on winning
I am not just barely scraping by- I am winning, and I plan to continue doing so.
Just beginning to get all that I want
I am not nearly satisfied with my accomplishments thus far, and am just getting started in achieving my full potential.
Nothing can hold me back
There is no obstacle or challenge that is too great for me to overcome.
'Cause I'm not made for that
I am too strong and resilient to be defeated by any obstacle or challenge.
I'm always good but I've been better lately
While I have always been strong and capable, I have recently tapped into an even deeper level of strength and determination that is propelling me toward greatness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: WAYNE ANTHONY HECTOR, BENJAMIN ALEXANDER KOHN, THOMAS ANDREW SEARLE BARNES, OLIVER STANLEY MURS, PETER NORMAN CULLEN KELLEHER
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Olly murs is the BEST singer to come out of the x factor cause he is constantly giving us such amazing songs! I was always team olly!
Wolfie productions
lps yolo watson True that! I love his song beautiful to me
Lindsay Grant
I love the backup singers as much as I love Olly. They always look like they're having so much fun and I love it
Olly Murs
Ladies & gents!! If you pre-order my NEW album on iTunes you'll get this little tune #neverbeenbetter right now!
Debbie Cooley
Awesome song olly....
the windblows
Love it! ♥
Sophie Lynnea
Best song Eva!!!
Abbie Taylor ♡
I love you and you Have seriously made a come back 😉 that's my lad 😂
Tasha Lebouf
love you :)
Lil' Fizz
Man this song makes me feel soooooo much better on a bad day! Keep up the good work you amazing man!!