Better Days
OneRepublic Lyrics


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Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

Wakin' up in California
But these clouds they won't go away
Everyday is like another storm, yeah
I'm just tryin' not to go insane
Yeah, and the city shinin' so bright
So many dark nights, so many dark days
But any time I feel the paranoia
I close my eyes and I pray

Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

Been wakin' up to a new year (new year)
Got the past million miles away
I been wakin' up with a new fear (new fear)
But I know it'll wash away
Whatever you do, don't worry 'bout me
I'm thinkin' 'bout you, don't worry 'bout us
'Cause in the morning everything can change, yeah
And time will tell you it does

Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

Better days
(Better days)
Better days
(Better days)
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of OneRepublic KHEA's song Better Days express hope and optimism despite experiencing difficult situations. The song speaks about waking up in California with a never-ending storm hovering over the singer's head. There are dark nights and dark days, and the paranoia is too much to bear at times. However, the singer is determined to stay strong and optimistic. Each time the paranoia creeps in, they close their eyes and pray.


The chorus of the song is the heart of its meaning. The singer knows that better days are coming. They are waiting for the sunshine to come and brighten up their life. The past may be a hundred million miles away, and there might be a new fear each day, as expressed in the lyrics. But the singer believes that time will bring a change and everything will be better. The song conveys a message of hope and positivity, which is much needed in the current times.


Overall, Better Days by OneRepublic KHEA is a song that acknowledges the darkness and difficult times that we all face in life. However, it also reminds us that the storm clouds will eventually part, and better days will come. The song encourages listeners to stay strong and hold on to hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Acknowledging that there will be good times in the future


Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
Hopeful for positivity and light


May we never ever shed another tear for today
Expressing desire to move past current pain


'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Reiterating belief in a better future


Wakin' up in California
Starting each day in a place associated with glamour and warmth


But these clouds they won't go away
Acknowledging current struggles and difficulties


Everyday is like another storm, yeah
Feeling overwhelmed by constant challenges


I'm just tryin' not to go insane
Struggling to stay mentally stable despite hardships


Yeah, and the city shinin' so bright
Contrasting the external beauty of the city with inner struggles


So many dark nights, so many dark days
Enduring long periods of sadness and suffering


But any time I feel the paranoia
Experiencing anxiety and fear


I close my eyes and I pray
Turning to prayer as a source of comfort and hope


Been wakin' up to a new year (new year)
Starting fresh in a new year


Got the past million miles away
Putting distance between past hardships and current state of being


I been wakin' up with a new fear (new fear)
Admitting to feeling anxious about future challenges


But I know it'll wash away
Believing that the fear will eventually subside


Whatever you do, don't worry 'bout me
Assuring others that they don't need to worry about the singer's well-being


I'm thinkin' 'bout you, don't worry 'bout us
Expressing concern for loved ones and the relationship


'Cause in the morning everything can change, yeah
Hoping for a new beginning and positive change


And time will tell you it does
Believing that the passage of time will bring clarity and perspective


Better days
Referencing the title of the song and the hope for improvement


(Better days)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis


May we never ever shed another tear for today
Continuing to express hope for a brighter future


'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Reiterating the central message of the song




Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Downtown Music Publishing, SODRAC
Written by: Brent Michael Kutzle, John Nathaniel, Ryan B Tedder

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@DeadSoul027

~Lyrics!~

Oh, I know that there’ll be better days
Oh, that sunshine ‘bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
‘Cause oh, I know that there’ll be better days

Waking up in California
But these clouds they won’t go away
Every day is like another storm, yeah
I’m just tryin’ not to go insane
And the city’s shining so bright
So many dark nights, so many dark days
But anytime I feel the paranoia
I close my eyes and I pray

Oh, I know that there’ll be better days
Oh, that sunshine ‘bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
‘Cause oh, I know that there’ll be better days

Been waking up to a new year
Got the past a million miles away
I’m wakin’ up with a new fear
But I know it’ll wash away
Whatever you do, don’t worry ‘bout me
I’m thinking ‘bout you, don’t worry ‘bout us
‘Cause in the morning everything can change, yeah
And time will tell you it does

Oh, I know that there’ll be better days
Oh, that sunshine ‘bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
‘Cause oh, I know that there’ll be better days

Better days (Better days)
Better days (Better days)

May we never ever shed another tear for today
‘Cause oh, I know that there’ll be better days
May we never ever shed another tear for today
‘Cause oh, I know that there’ll be better days



@nguyenhoangminhanh114

Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Wakin' up in California
But these clouds they won't go away
Everyday is like another storm, yeah
I'm just tryin' not to go insane
Yeah, and the city shinin' so bright
So many dark nights, so many dark days
But any time I feel the paranoia
I close my eyes and I pray
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Been wakin' up to a new year
Got the past million miles away
I'm waking up with a new fear (new fear)
But I know it'll wash away
Whatever you do, don't worry 'bout me
I'm thinkin' 'bout you, don't worry 'bout us
'Cause in the morning everything can change, yeah
And time will tell you it does
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
Better days
Better days
Better days
Better days
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days



@klaashuntelaar1096

[Chorus]
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

[Verse 1]
Waking up in California
But these clouds, they won't go away
Every day is like another storm, yeah
I'm just trying not to go insane
Yeah, and the city's shining so bright
So many dark nights, so many dark days
But any time I feel the paranoia
I close my eyes and I pray

[Chorus]
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

[Verse 2]
Been waking up to a new year
Got the past million miles away
I been waking up with a new fear (New fear)
But I know it'll wash away
Whatever you do, don't worry 'bout me
I'm thinking 'bout you, don't worry 'bout us
'Cause in the morning everything can change, yeah
And time will tell you it does


[Chorus]
Oh, I know that there'll be better days
Oh, that sunshine 'bout to come my way
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

[Bridge]
Better days (Better days)
Better days (Better days)
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days

[Outro]
May we never ever shed another tear for today
'Cause oh, I know that there'll be better days



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Ryan tedder said he just wrote this song last week and it's already released, this man is a real genius of songwriting.

@aroncevallo4204

Very good

@BrianGibson.

He’s a goat🔥

@darrendiranyoung503

and one of the best high vocals too

@ANKHAAWOW

agree

@Audrey_L

It's much needed in these difficult times.

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@omisingh8982

Hope this coronavirus pandemic comes to an end and the better days comes soon
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Till then be safe♥️

@Aanandhu_u

Pray for all

@vedanshgaur

Yeh!

@karlos594

Since were all sharing quarantine songs, mind supporting my first ever song? Would mean the world 🌎 💯❤️

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