Steven Seagal has firmly established himself as one of Hollywood's greatest… Read Full Bio ↴Steven Seagal has firmly established himself as one of Hollywood's greatest action heroes. Steven Seagal has starred in and produced more than 20 films. While his 'over the top' performances continue to entrance his fans, with his 7th degree black belt in Aikido. He is also a budding song writer.

Seagal has dedicated himself to martial arts. The only thing that rivals this passion is his love of the guitar and Blues music. Having played with: BB King, Bo Diddley, Albert Collins and Willie ' Pine Top' Perkins. His debut album ' Songs From A Crystal Cave ' received great applause in The US (despite never being officially released there!) and his latest release ' Mojo Priest ' is the result of a dream to record a ' real blues album '.

Better Man
Steven Seagal Lyrics

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If only I said all the right words
That I needed to say
I probably wouldnÂ't feel this way,

Some are born
On the wrong side of the moon
Girl itÂ's killing me
To keep hurting you

So IÂ'm writing it down in a letter
And IÂ'm hoping that youÂ'll understand
I know girl that you can do better
And itÂ's out of my hands
So go on girl
Find you a better man

Yeah better man

Well a woman like you
Is so hard to find
But to stay here with me
Is throwing pearls to the swine
Why I did you like that
Girl I can not even say
But I hope in your heart
You forgive me someday

And I know that itÂ's gonna be lonely
But I know youÂ'll do the best that you can
With me youÂ'll only end up losing
And that wasnÂ't my plan
So go on girl
Find you a better man

So IÂ'm writing it down in a letter
And IÂ'm hoping that youÂ'll understand
Cause I know girl that you can do better
And itÂ's out of my hands
So go on girl
Find you a better man

Yeah better man
Find you a better man

Overall Meaning

In the song "Better Man" by Steven Seagal, he expresses regret for not saying the right words to his partner and recognizing that he is not a good man for her. He acknowledges that he is on the wrong side of the moon, which could mean that he feels like he is in a different world than her or that he is not in the right place in his life. He knows that he is hurting her and that she deserves better than him. Seagal tries to make amends by writing a letter to her, hoping that she will understand his feelings and decision to let her find a better man.

Seagal tells the woman that she is a rare find and that he does not deserve to be with her, like throwing pearls to a swine. He is aware that his actions towards her were not acceptable, but he hopes that she can forgive him someday. He recognizes that their relationship will not work out, and she will only end up losing if she stays with him. He urges her to go and find a better man, knowing that she deserves someone who will treat her well and make her happy.

Overall, the song is about admitting one's shortcomings in a relationship and recognizing that the other person deserves someone better. Seagal confesses his wrongdoings and encourages the woman to move on and find the happiness she deserves.

Line by Line Meaning

If only I said all the right words
I regret not saying the right things to you

That I needed to say
Things that would have made you feel loved

I probably wouldn't feel this way,
I wouldn't feel so guilty for hurting you

Some are born
A few people come into this world

On the wrong side of the moon
With unfortunate situations or circumstances

Girl it's killing me
It's very hard for me

To keep hurting you
To keep causing you pain

So I'm writing it down in a letter
I'm putting my thoughts in writing

And I'm hoping that you'll understand
I'm hoping you'll comprehend my feelings

I know girl that you can do better
I know you deserve someone better

And it's out of my hands
I can't control the situation

So go on girl
You have my permission

Find you a better man
Find someone who treats you better

Well a woman like you
A lady as beautiful as you

Is so hard to find
Is very difficult to come across

But to stay here with me
But remaining with me

Is throwing pearls to the swine
Is wasting your beauty and love on me

Why I did you like that
I can't explain why I treated you badly

Girl I can not even say
I don't know how to put it into words

But I hope in your heart
But I trust that in your heart

You forgive me someday
You'll forgive me someday

And I know that it's gonna be lonely
I know it'll be tough alone

But I know you'll do the best that you can
But I believe you'll try your hardest

With me you'll only end up losing
Being with me will result in misery for you

And that wasn't my plan
I didn't mean for this to happen

So go on girl
So please

Find you a better man
Find someone you deserve

Yeah better man
Yes, someone who is better for you

Writer(s): GREG BARNHILL, STEVEN SEAGAL

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheBladepolisher

10y↑27

One of my favorite songs that I've learned to play and sing. The women love this song...... big time. Some people might not like this man. He has all my respect!!

@jessem1550

5y↑2

Saaki id love to learn this song!

@jenjen196869

9y↑11

I never heard Segal sing before. I very much enjoyed listening to him.

@janetmonahan7295

7y↑8

Hey he's got a good voice l like his music l wonder how many of these haters can play any kind of musical instrument

@kevingomolkaIIofficial

Janet Monahan very true...

@Carlfront

12y↑27

a big actor, big fighter, big singer and a big man! I admire you Steven Seagal

@dejanjankovic5950

3y↑2

Дејан Јанковиќ. Челзи. Северна Македонија. Скопје...

@dejanjankovic5950

3y↑1

Dejan Jankovic. Chelsea.North Macedonia.Skopje...

@vivelequebeclibre.3654

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@captainp.2721

51w↑1

You forgot the BIG APPETITE

@nelidamiers1268

8y↑5

Oh angel of angels Steven Seagal !Your music is a sweet gift !Thank you very much !

@redfield1007

Sort. Your. Life. Out!!!

@jaclynandrews6257

8y↑3

you know he writes songs for most of his movies, like, fire down below, and the glimmer man, and many others but these are the most notable. I have always loved his music and at the end of his movies seeing that he wrote some of the songs makes it all the more special.

@FrankieHresko

Spot on! my favourite one is Long Way Around written by him but sung by Richie Sambora..ending of Fire Down Below

@Siouxindian7

12y↑1

Good work, great done, wonderful music. Amazing! Love you "Steven". Bye that CD..

@williamcraftart2582

2y↑2

O loco, o cara ainda manda bem na música 😃👏👏

@hawlk9649

6y↑2

Great singer and actor.

@rosanadefatimafigueiredopo9952

6y↑4

Linda demais bjs

@WJstudios04

7y↑4

Such a talented man

@BieNumber1

12y↑2

Great lyrics and voice.. compliments ..to both..Thank you for starting to make your music public!!

@PurnimaThakerDhorajiwalapRTd

12y

love Steven....have been a great fan of his....and now that of his songs as well....

@ke6264

2y↑2

Steven actually has a really good voice and plays guitar well too

@heribertotirado4209

4y↑1

Good song

@BieNumber1

12y

I like those lyrics and the tune has that Southern Rock feeeeel. love it

@BieNumber1

11y

never get tired of hearing this

@nicolegiraultdelaleumameli9713

Je l'adore

@ankor7449

4y↑1

Когда тебе иногда не хватает сил - -поможет Стивен Сигл !!)))))))

@jeanvoineantoine8652

12y

Steven Seagal FOREVER !!!

@xYarvelx

12y

The funny thing is, i knew Seagal was a singer ever since i was little, hes my idol, love his work, music, movies, and most of all his Aikido, dam hes just great xD

@TheAnarchist33

15y

Whoa! I don't listen to music like this, but this guy definitely has talent.

@marshagajewski4268

10y

Love tock Steven Seagal ! I would love to meet him someday

@boolshmool

14y

not too shabby at all... good stuff Steve.

@robertpatrick9128

12y↑3

I send this song to any female even remotely interested in me......she does find a better Man every time.

@switch2650

3y↑1

More power to you king

@kanalwow1867

Душевно, мне нравится 🙂

@musicfromtheheart7236

Our music group love his music xoxox

@spacehawkreviewsvideos8262

Surprisingly good.

@giannisathanasopoulos5351

6y↑2

I love this song

@giannisathanasopoulos5351

6y↑1

Oh rock ballads

@tonymontana3949

12w

@@giannisathanasopoulos5351 ο εγωισμός του τον έφαγε δυστυχώς

@polyvilla

7y↑3

MUY BUENO.

@chantalsavineau.73

7y↑1

Un magnifique acteur et chanteur que j adore

@CityHunter_Kai

13y

THE ALBUM IS REALLY GOOD

@derpsauce7480

5y↑1

Wow this is good

@stanokarcol

10y

Nádherná skladba !

@chefaravin1981

Multi talented artist

@JulianneIglesias

12y

I Didn't know he could sing! He's actually at it! :D

@Tacom4ster

14y

I have been comanded by Conan too HE IS THE NEW OPRAH Cool album cover

@julienceaser

5y↑1

This tune came up on my facebook news feed just now... I thought no way .. Steven Seagal covered a Pearl Jam tune.. LOl

It ain't PJ.. but it's pretty good.. I knew he did music but had no idea he was this good.

@OneAndOnlyBillyJ

12y

Conan is NOT the only reason people know of this album!

@john2759

6y↑1

Nice 👍🏼😎🎸

@TheMr10bucks

12y

can someone pls put this song on spotify? would appreciate it

@kenjilucian4996

7y↑5

Takes serious talent to do martial arts and sing

@Shindai

You must be a big fan of Dolph Lundgren :3

@joelecoq3480

I like this singer and actor, and I sing this song in my own Rock band, and the people like it, 😉

@guiyo310

you don't deserve to be the owner of such a beautiful song!... envy!

@UnclePlunge

please come to brazil!!!

@josephbrashears8558

5y↑2

I'd like to know who wrote this song. SS doesn't have the best voice but it's damn good here and probably just as good on other songs he's done. But, damn if the song writing on this one isn't on point. The lyrics of this song are seriously amazing. I first heard it when it cam out in 09 and have really liked it since then. I think his voice really works with this song. It's been in my iTunes library for a long time. This is a damn good song, but I'd still like to know who wrote it. . . .

@lildrgn3254

41w

Better Man” by Steven Seagal was written by Steven Seagal, Greg Barnhill & Traditional.

@jamlimited3

13y↑1

@Boynky Steven seagal is a real cop...look him up on wikipedia. Actors work real jobs when their careers as actors arent bringing in much work and being a cop is the field Seagal is trained in and has been for years. The show is a reality show similar to cops with real situations, real people, and steven seagal doing real cop stuff including using his firearms on camera which he does and does surprisingly excellently. Its a joke only in the sense that its hard to believe.

@LuizzOliveira

Very good!!!

@steveoflyz

14y

Conan is the only reason people know of this album!

@sandrapiche411

The Man...

@PremonitorWhiteCrow

11y

Yo dude! Martial arts arte pretty different in movies than in RL xD but Aikido is for sure a good one. I do practice Aikido, yes, but i also do Muay and WingChun, I've done some systema, Silat and used to do boxing long ago. Every time i hear a MMA random fanboy saying why aikido is useless and "only a dance omg so fake", I love to talk 'bout when my Aikido sensei completely evaded a punch (not grab) I threw to him and launched me to the floor. I still don't know what did he do to me xD

@milanmilosavljevic6920

10y↑2

bravo stivene

@Mamarcel1985

10y

I WANT TO BE BETTER MAN!

@sportsportsport

14y

awesome!

@Mallrick

7y↑1

wait what! that was good loll

@xYarvelx

11y

no... he's my Idol... I found this doing research... point proven wrong :D!

@_KingCobraJFS

Couldn’t have said it better myself, but I️ did

@DudeAlex21

14y

thanks conan

@Faecain

10y↑12

Wow, I am surprised. Maybe he should keep doing music instead of movies.

@alupihan

11y↑1

It was april 1 and I thought my FB friends are trolling me. I was wrong! He is actually a good singer! zomg! Why didn't I know this earlier?

@giannisathanasopoulos5351

6y↑1

Of Rock ballads

@servicesprestiges06

10y

Superbe voix... Bonjour de Monaco un France.. Geraldine Bourse of facebook.

@alexiscleary7608

9y↑16

Steven Seagal for Expendables 4

@danielsvalenzuela6772

Yes!

@Untilitsleepz

Him and the producer Avi Lerner hold a grudge apparently.

@edvaldamariadossantos7232

Nada e tao forte como a delicada e nadae tao forte como a forca samos grandes quandosaos pequenos ser simplese o te faz grande e isso o que eu tenho a todasoas vamos que a vida e lida muito linda so isso eu a dizer

@teddyboy1000

11y

what a pleasant surprise this is not bad

@mctestamentmctestament3694

🙏☝👍❤

@frantisekstudlar791

wow

@DoughBoi360

13y

@BeerFritters Even though he had no idea what he was talking about but sometimes some of the best things come out of ignorance. This would be one of those times.

@grlCycling101

12y

Fuckin Seagal, He's tha man!

@piotrfamulla7238

U S A
miusic

@skat5046

10y

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SnakeEngine

13y

@Boynky for sure, lol.

@TheMr10bucks

12y↑1

SAY WHAT?? seagal is no fake in reality all the fight he do in the movies is real.. that is for sure. seagal is real! cmon how old are you!! i feel sorry for your knowledge!!!!!!!

@SnakeEngine

13y

@Boynky Unfortunately you won't find much since it cannot be taken serious. There is something like an episode but it is consisting of 5 min stuff randomly repeated in choppy parts to make 50 minutes out of nothing. It is that poor, lol.

@SnakeEngine

13y

@Boynky Type "Mad tv- steven seagal parody" as search tags and click on the first video to see Seagal behind the scenes, lol:

@SnakeEngine

13y

@Boynky Or just type "Steven Seagal Lawman Extended Preview" as search tags and click on the first found video;)

@lubahorvath

@SnakeEngine

12y

How?

@ASavageEye

13w↑1

Someone told me Steven Segal was a singer and I thought 'This will be a bit of a laugh' so I came here for a listen.....Im not laughing.

@swetlanaclemens1474

10y

der song aber auch er ist spitze

@daxlerdudeekoff5673

Der Penis.

@Lineage2ErtheiaPvP

10y↑5

i tought he will sing in russian

@Tacom4ster

14y

@csgrambauer He was just joking, he never had heard this album

@grlCycling101

12y

Stevie can will sing to you right before he kills you.

@ClassicCarter87

13y

anderson silva

@vaidasleugaudas434

3y↑1

....

@vaidasleugaudas434

3y↑1

.....

@SnakeEngine

13y

@Boynky I don't have those channels either. I look it up on youtube. Haha, here is Seagal-Lawman-trailer: be prepared about to change your mind about him as person: youtubX.com/watch?v=Uji0bcMbUaQ Just replace the "X" with "e" in "youtubX"

@Henry14arsenal2007

12y

i think Seagal shouldve been playing heavy ass metal >_> \m/

@rbunag

14y

If Coco brought you here. Give me a thumbs up

@mrtoddlogan

6y↑2

Who does he think he is Johnny Cash? Smh

@RustyIsScared

11y

Who the fuck is conan?

@pillsareyummy

12y↑1

I wanted to make fun of it... However, it's not half bad. Very john cougar mellencamp .

@25Aris

12y

Don't quit your day job >.<

@cesarenrique35531

45w↑1

Men i was thinking it was gonna suck so bad, I’m kinda disappointed

@KingTheShepherd

21w

me too, i am disappointed that its so seagal spec in how bad it was supposed to be

@SnakeEngine

14y

Sorry dudes, it is not him.

@PremonitorWhiteCrow

11y↑1

Oh god, you're one of those "all he does is fake", hahahahahaha. PD: test an aikido class by yourself, darling ^^

@Eisenhans11

he should stop acting

@PremonitorWhiteCrow

12y

Wow, so much hate. Kid

@whobitmyname

This is a ridiculous song. As if Steven Seagal actually believes there's anybody better than him.

@SealAngel

I like Segal, but this sucks! Just my opinion.

@aryachaudhury2787

Your pfp sucks, your spelling sucks it's Seagal not Segal, and you suck as well....my opinion...

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