Better Way
Shawn McDonald Lyrics
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Everybody hurts, not everybody bleeds
Everybody has words, sometimes is just talk
Everybody tries, not everybody walks
You got to redefine your mind
I believe there's a better way
Something's out of place
Something's got to change
So many things that are running around in you
So many things pulling and tugging you from what is true
Fight, give, stand, and live for love
You got to redefine your mind
I believe there's a better way
Somethings out of place
I believe there's a better way
Somethings got to change
Man, these things they just ain't fitting
Like pretty politicians, hoping he can fix what's missing
By taking out the competition
They like to yell and such
I like the softer touch
All they do is talk so much when all we need is change
Not monetarily, the end of the world is approaching scarily
Well, not to be personally
But to a friend, I mind this terribly
Caught off guard, when he realized that our love is hard
Then he realized that day to day, he could find a better way
Sing it
There's got to be a better way you see
How bout the way it's supposed to be
A better way you see
How bout the way it's supposed to be
Everybody now
In the song Better Way, by Shawn McDonald, he speaks about the struggles of life that everyone goes through. He begins with how everybody wants things in life, but not everybody's wants are necessarily their needs. Even though everybody hurts, not everybody bleeds. Life is a warzone, and sometimes the battles in life can take a toll on us. However, Shawn acknowledges that everybody tries, but not everybody takes action or walks. Sometimes, it's just talk. He emphasizes the importance of having a different perspective and changing the way we view things. The line "You got to redefine your mind" tells us to change the way we see things by looking at them from a different angle.
The song's chorus "I believe there's a better way, Somethings out of place, I believe there's a better way, Something's got to change" emphasizes the importance of prioritizing what's essential in life. Shawn speaks about how many things are running around us and pulling us away from what is true. He speaks about how we need to stand for love and give it our all. Shawn believes that if we do this, we don't have to worry about anything else. His ultimate belief is that there's a better way to live life, and we need to change the way we see things.
In summary, the song Better Way by Shawn McDonald highlights the importance of having a different attitude and taking action in life. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing what matters most since everybody goes through difficult times. Shawn believes that by redefining our perspective, standing for love and taking action, we can live a fulfilled life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants, not everybody needs
Not everyone's desires are essential needs
Everybody hurts, not everybody bleeds
Everyone goes through struggles, but not everyone physically suffers
Everybody has words, sometimes is just talk
Words don't always lead to actions
Everybody tries, not everybody walks
Not everyone follows through with their attempts
You got to redefine your mind
Change your mindset
I believe there's a better way
Optimistic outlook towards change
Something's out of place
Something needs to be fixed
So many things that are running around in you
Internal struggles
So many things pulling and tugging you from what is true
External factors that influence your thoughts and actions
Fight, give, stand, and live for love
Cherish love and make it a central part of your life
Man, these things they just ain't fitting
Things are not working out
Like pretty politicians, hoping he can fix what's missing
Politicians make empty promises to solve problems
By taking out the competition
Winning by eliminating opponents
They like to yell and such
They like to make noise and argue
I like the softer touch
Prefers a gentler approach
All they do is talk so much when all we need is change
Talk is not enough, action is required for change
Not monetarily, the end of the world is approaching scarily
The world is in danger not just financially
Well, not to be personally
Not to take it as an offense
But to a friend, I mind this terribly
To a friend, it's concerning
Caught off guard, when he realized that our love is hard
Caught unaware when they realized that love is difficult
Then he realized that day to day, he could find a better way
He understands that he can make daily improvements
There's got to be a better way you see
Belief in a better future
How bout the way it's supposed to be
Reflecting on what should be the ideal way of life
Everybody now
Everyone is invited to participate in making a better world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BRIAN CARENARD, CANEI FINCH, JUSTIN SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
joey wilson
Shawn McDonald is cool, this is a great album.
Clo Jopetipe
Coisa boa
ty holt
So glad i found him. i really like this song.
petra barjonah
Great song. Very creative.
nidepp
Muito legal... *-*
Ирис Прядко
yeah..... so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dgc1347
@5thSeasonmusic Me either. A fan that is. Until I heard Shawn. God's got some groove flowing thru him you know? Hey, we can't judge God either till we get to know Him, right? (Have you heard where his music was conceived?)
Jaiden G
God is perfect. that is all it is. you CAN NOT judge him.
Victoria Davenport
the way he played it at ICYC was better.