McCreery is a Christian. He graduated from Garner Magnet High School in 2012, and attended North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications. Although he is one fourth Puerto Rican, he does not speak Spanish fluently, and regrets that he did not learn the language when he was younger. In September 2017, McCreery became engaged to his longtime girlfriend Gabi Dugal. They were married on June 16, 2018, in North Carolina.
McCreery said that during his childhood, he listened to Merle Haggard, George Jones, and Conway Twitty; and he cites Elvis Presley as his greatest musical influence.
McCreery is an avid sports fan and is a particular fan of the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots — his father having grown up in the Boston area. He is an avid fan of the NC State Wolfpack sports, having been raised in greater Raleigh and attended NC State University.
McCreery sang the National Anthem before the Patriots AFC divisional game on January 16, 2016. On October 4, 2013, he began blogging for Major League Baseball, continuing to blog for the remainder of the 2013 Major League Baseball season.
Better Than That
Scotty McCreery Lyrics
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First time I saw the ocean
And dug my toes in the sand
(Your love is better than that)
Baseball and summer nights,
Casting out when the fish first bite
First time I got a Chevy in my hands
I thought nothing could touch that by a mile
I thought nothing could make
That moment seem so worthwhile
Your love is better, better, better than that
Nothing is sweeter than you
Making my heart beat so fast
Everything I could have been
What was at the end of all those other passed
Your love is better,
Your love is better than that
Six string, first song,
The way it felt to sing along
To some words that were scribbled on my soul
(Your love is better than that)
I thought nothing can touch that by a mile
I thought nothing can make
That moment seem so worthwhile
Your love is better, better, better than that
Nothing is sweeter than you
Making my heart beat so fast
Everything I could have been
What was at the end of all those other passed
Your love is better,
Your love is better than that
One day, years from now
When I'm old and gray, I'm gonna smile about
How life has been so good
But your love is better, better, better than that
Nothing is sweeter than you
Making my heart beat so fast
Everything I could have been
That was at the end of all those other passed
Yeah, yeah, your love is better than that
Better than that
(Your love is better than that)
The song "Better Than That" by Scotty McCreery talks about how love is far better than all the significant moments and experiences life offers. The lyrics express that love is sweeter than his first kiss, a summer night playing baseball or fishing, driving his Chevy, or even playing for the first time on his six-string. McCreery thought no experience could be matched until he fell in love. The song also reveals that years later, even when he is old and gray, he knows he will smile when he remembers how good life has been that his love was the highlight of his life.
In summary, the song's message is how love can make ordinary experiences and moments extraordinary. It expresses how love supersedes everything else in life, and nothing is as sweet as it. It also conveys the importance of true love and how it can make everything worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
First crush, first kiss
The memory of my first crush and kiss, though special, pales in comparison to the love I share with you.
First time I saw the ocean
And dug my toes in the sand
Even the excitement I felt the first time I saw the ocean and dug my toes in the sand is nothing in comparison to the love we share.
Baseball and summer nights,
Casting out when the fish first bite
First time I got a Chevy in my hands
The thrill of playing baseball on summer nights, casting out while fishing or even driving a Chevy for the first time can't compare to what I feel with you.
I thought nothing could touch that by a mile
I thought nothing could make
That moment seem so worthwhile
At those moments, I thought nothing could make me happier. But with you, my love, I feel even happier and my past joys pale in comparison.
Your love is better, better, better than that
Nothing is sweeter than you
Making my heart beat so fast
Everything I could have been
What was at the end of all those other passed
Your love is better,
Your love is better than that
Your love is the sweetest, most exhilarating thing in my life. Nothing I could have been or experienced before compares to the joy and fulfillment I have with you.
Six string, first song,
The way it felt to sing along
To some words that were scribbled on my soul
Playing the guitar, singing along to my first song, and the words I held dear on my soul are nothing in my memory bank compared to you and our love.
One day, years from now
When I'm old and gray, I'm gonna smile about
How life has been so good
When I'm old and gray, I'll look back on my life and smile because I was lucky enough to have experienced such a beautiful love.
Yeah, yeah, your love is better than that
Better than that
(Your love is better than that)
Simply put, your love is better than any happy memory, any achievement, or any material possession I've ever had. I'm grateful for you and our love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS DESTEFANO, CRAIG WISEMAN, JESS CATES
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