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The members of Sportswear reformed in 2011 under the name For Pete's Sake. Picking up from where Sportswear left off.
Something Better
Sportswear Lyrics
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We're in this fight, but we never won
People tell me I've grown bitter
Well, I just wish for something better
SOMETHING BETTER
It was not what I thought it was
When it seems like it's all gone
Together, we gotta believe so strong
SOMETHING BETTER
Holding on... to the hope
Won't walk out that door
Cause I know there's more
Maybe there's change to come
That's the hope that I have found
The lyrics of Sportswear's song "Something Better" share a sense of disillusionment that is common in young individuals today. The opening lines of the song reflect a sense of despair and the frustration that what was expected has not occurred. The lyrics convey a sense of being stuck in a cycle of defeat and never feeling like progress is being made. The lead singer notes that people say he has grown bitter, but all that he wants is a future that is brighter.
The chorus of the song, "Something Better," exemplifies the sense of hopelessness that the song is trying to articulate. The singer reflects on missed opportunities and how it is all gone. He urges people to come together and believe in something positive to turn the situation around. The following line, "Holding on... to the hope," illustrates the idea of perseverance in the midst of despair. The singer knows there is more and expresses a hope that something better, something positive, will come from his or her struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of "Something Better" speak to a larger experience of disillusionment and hopelessness that many young people face today. The song urges individuals to come together and believe in a better tomorrow, a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
What did it all become
What happened to the dreams we had?
We're in this fight, but we never won
We've been struggling for a long time, but haven't made much progress
People tell me I've grown bitter
Others say I've become cynical and negative
Well, I just wish for something better
I simply desire a better outcome or situation
It was not what I thought it was
Reality turned out differently than my expectations
I can't count the hopes that I have lost
I've been disappointed so many times, it's hard to keep track
When it seems like it's all gone
During times when everything seems lost or pointless
Together, we gotta believe so strong
We need to have faith and support each other
Holding on... to the hope
Clutching to an optimistic attitude
Won't walk out that door
I refuse to give up or quit
Cause I know there's more
I believe there are greater things ahead
Maybe there's change to come
Perhaps, we'll experience a transformation or improvement
That's the hope that I have found
This positive expectation is what keeps me going
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.