Born in Austin TX, USA he began his professional music career in 2011, gaining notoriety on YouTube by releasing original music and cover songs from popular recording artists such as Chris Brown, The Weeknd, and Drake. In 2013, he signed a recording contract with Republic Records, and released remastered versions of his 2012 mixtape My Life and debut single "Ride". His self-titled debut album SoMo was released in 2014.
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Better Me
SoMo Lyrics
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Or do you wanna run away with me?
You know I'm over playing hide and seek
And I've been working on a better me
So say you wanna stay the night with me
I'm tryin' to give you all the finest things
When I'm with you I see a better life
Saw you last night in my dreams
Would you say yes, be my Queen?
Love me, love me no less, we're a team
Take it all back to the scene, oh
Said you'd hold tight, where'd you go? (Go)
I came off track, drivin' home
I was, I was tied up, all alone
Then you called me on the phone
Swisher rolled tight
Are you stayin' or what?
Said it all twice
I've been nothin' but blunt
I just want you
You're the one that I want
You say you know, oh
You say you know, oh
Fixed the roles right
I've been ready to love
Said it all twice
Think I'm burnin' my tongue
I just want you
You're the one that I want
You say you know, oh
You say you know
Do you want a little privacy?
Or do you wanna run away with me?
You know I'm over playing hide and seek
And I've been working on a better me
So say you wanna stay the night with me
I'm tryin' to give you all the finest things
When I'm with you I see a better life
If I'm with you I'd be a better me
I sent you a flower
I'll see you in about an hour
I know it takes you that long
To put a little make up on
Put that pretty dress on
Hop up in, let's get goin' (goin')
Hit a little vroom, vroom, vroom
Out into the sun
I'm tryin' to be romantic
Take you dancin'
Feel your hands out on the floor
Will you love me harder?
Love me farther
Than you ever have before
Right
Swisher rolled tight
Are you stayin' or what?
Said it all twice
I've been nothin' but blunt
I just want you
You're the one that I want
You say you know, oh
You say you know
Do you want a little privacy?
Or do you wanna run away with me?
You know I'm over playing hide and seek
And I've been working on a better me
So say you wanna stay the night with me
I'm tryin' to give you all the finest things
When I'm with you I see a better life
If I'm with you I'd be a better me
Better me
I've been working on a better, better
When I'm with you I see a better life
If-if I'm with you I'd be a better me (be-better, better)
Better me
I've been working on a better me
When I'm with you I see a better life
If I'm with you I'd be a better me (be-better, better)
The lyrics of SoMo's "Better Me" show the singer's willingness to improve himself for his partner. The first verse talks about the singer asking his partner to decide if she wants some privacy or to run away with him, emphasizing how he has overcome his habit of playing hide and seek. The singer then declares his intention to provide the finest things if his partner chooses to stay, saying that he sees a better life when with her and that his relationship with her would lead him to become a better version of himself.
The chorus repeats the sentiments expressed in the first verse, stressing the importance of his partner's role in his personal growth, saying that he has been working on a better version of himself and how she would help him achieve that. The second verse begins with the singer recounting a dream he had of his partner and then asking her to be his queen. The lyrics then talk about how the singer wants nothing but his partner, mentioning how he has been ready to love and how he wants to be romantic and take her dancing.
The song revolves around the theme of improving oneself for love. The singer portrays the idea of wanting to better himself in order to be deserving of his partner's love. The lyrics imply that being with a special someone can inspire one to be better and provide motivation to achieve major life goals. Overall, the song's meaning is about the importance of personal growth through love and finding someone who helps one become a better version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want a little privacy?
Asking the listener if they want privacy or to be with him
Or do you wanna run away with me?
Asking the listener if they want to run away together
You know I'm over playing hide and seek
Saying that he's done with the games and not hiding anymore
And I've been working on a better me
Explaining that he's been working on himself to be a better person
So say you wanna stay the night with me
Asking the listener if they want to spend the night with him
I'm tryin' to give you all the finest things
He's trying to give the listener the best he can
When I'm with you I see a better life
Explaining that he sees a better life for himself when he's with the listener
If I'm with you I'd be a better me (me)
Stating that being with the listener will make him a better person
Saw you last night in my dreams
Explaining that he saw the listener in his dream
Would you say yes, be my Queen?
Asking the listener to be his significant other
Love me, love me no less, we're a team
Saying that if the listener loves him, they'll be a team
Take it all back to the scene, oh
Reminiscing the past experiences between them
Said you'd hold tight, where'd you go? (Go)
Asking where the listener went when they promised to hold on
I came off track, drivin' home
Explaining that he's been off track on his journey home
I was, I was tied up, all alone
Stating that he was tied up and alone
Then you called me on the phone
Explaining that the listener called him on the phone
Swisher rolled tight
Referring to a type of pre-rolled cigarillo or marijuana wrap
Are you stayin' or what?
Asking the listener if they're staying or leaving
Said it all twice
Repeating himself
I've been nothin' but blunt
Being completely honest with the listener
I just want you
Saying that he only wants the listener
You're the one that I want
Saying that the listener is the one he wants to be with
You say you know, oh
Saying that the listener claims to know what he wants
Fixed the roles right
Saying that he's gotten the roles right in their relationship
I've been ready to love
Saying that he's been ready to love the listener
Think I'm burnin' my tongue
Expressing how eager he is to talk about his feelings
Better me
Referring to himself becoming a better person
I've been working on a better, better
Stating that he has been working really hard on bettering himself
Put that pretty dress on
Asking the listener to wear a pretty dress
I'm tryin' to be romantic
Saying he's trying to be romantic with the listener
Take you dancin'
Suggesting they go dancing together
Feel your hands out on the floor
Saying he wants to feel the listener's hands while dancing
Will you love me harder?
Asking the listener to love him more
Love me farther
Asking the listener to love him in the long run
Than you ever have before
Asking for more love than received in the past
If-if I'm with you I'd be a better me (be-better, better)
Stating that he would be a better person if he's with the listener
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joseph Anthony Somers Morales
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nikki Yang
Dear Somo,
I hope you are doing well . I am balling my eyes out writing this to you and while I watched this music video. Somo I have been following since 2008 when you were still singing in your bed room with that Red wallpaper. I have not gotten to see you in person due to finical means. However, I have been following your journey online all these years. I am so happy and proud that you continue to open up your more personal life with us. I love seeing your significant other and your daughter Finialy (sorry if I spelled her name wrong) at the end. Thank you so much for trusting and having faith in your fans. Thank you for sharing your music with us. You have helped me through so much of my dark times. When you came out with your latest album A Beautiful November I balled my eyes out because I felt like you were opening up more and you were in a good place with yourself. I related to the album so much.
I know you probably will not respond and I am sorry for writing so much but thank you so much for everything.
One of your biggest fans,
DNY
dayana v
SoMo is so slept on. He’s so talented. ❤️
Marly Hitchye
❤❤❤❤
DeAnna York
@dayana v Ikr.
dayana v
whatsupmydude thank you! he is :)
Sj😁
I love your profile picture Ashton Irwin is awesome
itsyoursemaleaxo
ghost of afi I agree
Andrew Garcia
Love this!! Congrats brotha!
Hania N
His voice makes me feel a type of way.
shonna Earnest
Same
Sarah Mehalko
Saaaaamme