Better Days
Pete Golden Lyrics

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Better Days

Vers 1
Driving away like i am supposed to do
Showing no emotions but i know you
The way we are together, Together we can save the truth
Now We standing here together the same side, the way that we supposed to do
And if i can hold on for ever. I would be forever here with you

I we supposed to feel like this, Drive away from what we miss
or are we just afraid to move on
I we supposed to feel like this, Drive away from what we miss
or are we just afraid to move on

Pre chorus
Are we supposed to feel like this, or are we just afraid to change
If i can hold my head up high, I live a better life today
If i can only be like that and not be afraid to change
If i can hold my head up high, I live a better life today

Chorus
Instrumental

Vers 2
Driving away like i am supposed to do
Showing no emotions but i know you
The way we are together, Together we can save the truth

Now We standing here together the same side, the way that we supposed to do
and if i can hold on for ever. I would be forever here with you

I we supposed to feel like this, Drive away from what we miss
or are we just afraid to move on
I we supposed to feel like this, Drive away from what we miss
or are we just afraid to move on

Pre chorus
Are we supposed to feel like this, or are we just afraid to change
If i can hold my head up high, I live a better life today
If i can only be like that and not be afraid to change
If i can hold my head up high, I live a better life today

Chorus
Instrumental

Bridge
Are we supposed to feel like this, or are we just afraid to change
If i can hold my head up high, I live a better life today
If i can only be like that and not be afraid to change
If i can hold my head up high, I live a better life today

Chorus
Instrumental

Overall Meaning

The song "Better Days" by Pete Golden is a reflection of the struggles someone faces when they know that they have to move on from something that they love, but they do not know if they are supposed to feel that way or if they are just afraid to move on. In the verses, the singer is driving away and showing no emotions but he knows that he loves the person from whom he is leaving. He wonders whether he is supposed to feel this way or if it is just fear preventing him from moving on. However, he realizes that if he can hold his head up high and live a better life without fear of change, he can truly begin to heal and live a better life. The song comes full circle, with the chorus and instrumental reinforcing these themes of healing and moving forward.

The lyrics of "Better Days" are open-ended and can apply to a variety of situations, which is part of what makes it such a resonant song for many people. It can be interpreted to mean leaving a toxic relationship, moving away from home, or making any other kind of major life change. Additionally, the simplicity of the lyrics and the melody make it a highly accessible and emotional song that can be enjoyed by many.

Line by Line Meaning

Driving away like i am supposed to do
I am leaving as expected, but it hurts

Showing no emotions but i know you
I am hiding my true feelings even though you can see through me

The way we are together, Together we can save the truth
When we are united, we can face and overcome difficulties and be honest with ourselves

Now We standing here together the same side, the way that we supposed to do
We are finally on the same team, doing what we should have done all along

And if i can hold on for ever. I would be forever here with you
If I could stay with you forever, I would choose to do so

I we supposed to feel like this, Drive away from what we miss
Are we meant to feel this pain of leaving behind what we love?

or are we just afraid to move on
Or are we simply scared of what's ahead and prefer to stay in our comfort zone

Are we supposed to feel like this, or are we just afraid to change
Is this what we are meant to experience, or are we avoiding change?

If i can hold my head up high, I live a better life today
If I can be confident and positive, I can improve my life now

If i can only be like that and not be afraid to change
If only I could be brave and embrace change without fear

Chorus
Instrumental