Getting Better
Schneider Bob Lyrics
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Sipping on ice wine mixing it with similac
Feeling the amazing flow
Of centuries in the afterglow
setting my stereo for nothing but big beats
Windows open sound of the city streets
Blowing through the night like a tiger in a movie
and it's la la la oh it's getting better now
Can almost see how it's a big beautiful day
And nothing's standing in my way
Oh it's getting better now
I can almost forget how all the bees sing her name
And nothing's ever gonna be the same
holding in the world the world is full of love
All I feel is everything that's coming from above
Feeling the amazing flow
Of centuries in the afterglow
widow weeds and crows and ice chests stacked up to the tv I don't want to forget
The way I feel whenever she's around
I have to say it now I got to make a sound like
la la la oh it's getting better now
Can almost see how it's a big beautiful day
And nothing's standing in my way
Oh it's getting better now
I can almost forget how all the bees sing her name
And nothing's ever gonna be the same
one hundred forty thousand years ago
When I was a wide eyed buffalo
Sky up above breathing by
Calamity jane my oh my
nothing matters explosions in the eastern plain
Jackhammers wrapped up in the novacaine
My what a girl I can't forget about
All the angels are singing with me now
la la la oh it's getting better now
Can almost see how it's a big beautiful day
And nothing's standing in my way
Oh it's getting better now
I can almost forget how all the bees sing her name
And nothing's ever gonna be the same
The song "Getting Better" by Schneider Bob is about the feeling of happiness and contentment that one experiences when everything seems to be going well. The singer describes driving around in his big red Cadillac, sipping on wine and feeling the flow of the centuries in the afterglow. He sets his stereo to big beats and enjoys the sound of the city streets. He feels like a tiger in a movie and everything seems groovy. He sings "la la la, it's getting better now" and seems to be in a state of euphoria. He feels like nothing can stand in his way and that the world is full of love.
The lyrics then shift to the singer reminiscing about a girl who used to make him feel this way. He talks about "widow weeds and crows and ice chests stacked up to the tv" as if to emphasize the contrast between his current happy state and a more lonely past. However, he ultimately realizes that, even though things may change, he will always be able to find happiness in the beauty of the world around him.
One of the interesting things about this song is that the lyrics are seemingly nonsensical at first - the verses seem to be composed of random phrases and references. However, upon closer inspection, there are deeper meanings to be found. For example, the line "sky up above breathing by" could be interpreted as a reference to the cyclical nature of the world, as if the sky were "breathing" in and out like a living organism.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it was originally written and performed by The Beatles. Schneider Bob's version, while keeping some similarity to the original, adds its own unique flourishes, such as the reference to a "big red Cadillac."
Overall, "Getting Better" is a song about finding joy in the small pleasures of life and maintaining a positive outlook despite any hardships. Here are the chords for the song (capo on 3rd fret):
Verse: Em, A, Em, A, D, A, D, A
Chorus: G, D, A, G, D, A, G, D, A, Bm, E, A.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving downtown in my big red caddilac
I'm cruising in my luxurious car.
Sipping on ice wine mixing it with similac
I'm casually enjoying ice wine with a baby formula, just chillin.
Feeling the amazing flow
I'm experiencing an indescribable sensation.
Of centuries in the afterglow
It feels like I'm living in the afterglow of centuries past.
setting my stereo for nothing but big beats
I'm getting ready to blast some tunes with heavy bass.
Windows open sound of the city streets
I can hear the urban ambiance filtering in through my open windows.
Blowing through the night like a tiger in a movie
I'm driving like a wild animal through the night, just like in the movies.
Feeling kinda groovy
I'm feeling pretty good, a little bit high on life.
and it's la la la oh it's getting better now
A nonsensical chant about feeling things improving.
Can almost see how it's a big beautiful day
I have high hopes for today, it's going to be amazing.
And nothing's standing in my way
I feel no obstacles or hindrances in my path.
I can almost forget how all the bees sing her name
I'm focusing on something else instead of the girl I like.
And nothing's ever gonna be the same
Things have changed forever, the future is uncertain.
holding in the world the world is full of love
I'm embracing the world, recognizing that it's full of love.
All I feel is everything that's coming from above
I'm feeling connected to something greater.
widow weeds and crows and ice chests stacked up to the tv I don't want to forget
I don't want to forget the odd assortment of things I see around me.
The way I feel whenever she's around
There's a special feeling I get when she's near.
I have to say it now I got to make a sound like
I need to make my feelings known.
one hundred forty thousand years ago
A throwback to ancient times.
When I was a wide eyed buffalo
Back when I was naive and inexperienced.
Sky up above breathing by
The sky is a constant, silently watching over everything.
Calamity jane my oh my
A reference to a historical figure, either admiring or jokingly mocking.
nothing matters explosions in the eastern plain
Nothing else matters, everything fades away in comparison.
Jackhammers wrapped up in the novacaine
The noise of construction is numbed by the drug.
My what a girl I can't forget about
I'm smitten with a particular girl.
All the angels are singing with me now
It feels like a divine presence is with me.
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@TheWildOneInTX
I love this video! The kids just totally get into the vibe of the song! Very cool of Bob to bring them up on stage to join in.
@bigflanman
Phenomenal...turned on to Bob by a friend in the Bahamas...awesome.
@AfricamAddict
this is great! love it when the kids start dancing! yay, bob!!!
@MassTwingles
OMG, how adorable is that?! I love it when the kids start dancing and Bob is unaware of it until he turns around -- so cute.
@LanceMingle
Pure awesomeness!
@Yoyo1Can
OMG! He so fine ! That voice
@DarinMolnar
Bob's my idol.
@AfricamAddict
Bob Schneider and Colin Brooks on the same stage... OMG... I can't handle it! oh, and like I said before, the kids are cute too! :)