Better Life
The Asbestos Lyrics

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In my life, I've seen it all
Good gone Bad... Bad gone Rich...
Priestess with no right to preach...
Life... life... life... life...
But I'm here, I'm here and a new world will come
I'm here, I'm here and a new world will come

After seen all that I have been through

How can you judge what I've done?
Have you seen all that I've begged and begged for a better life?

Yes in my life I've caused troubles,
I fought fights, fights between religion and science,
Feared everything's lost. I've feared what they'll think of me...
Vanity but I'm here...

I'm here and a new world will come
Here, I'm here and a new world will come

After seen all that I have been through
How can you judge what I've done?
Have you seen all that I've begged and begged for a better life?

I'm singing at the doors of heaven
I'm singing 'cause I can't get in
They say everything will be alright
When they know where to send my soul...
But you are no one to blame
Kid you are no one to blame

After seen all that I have been through
How can you judge what I've done?
Have you seen all that I've begged and begged for a better life?

After seen all that I have been through

How can you judge what I've done?
Have you seen all that I've begged and begged for a better life?

Overall Meaning

The Asbestos's song, "Better Life," is a powerful and introspective track that speaks to the struggles of the human experience. The first verse describes the ups and downs of life, from good gone bad and bad gone rich to the irony of a priestess with no right to preach. The repetition of "life... life... life..." emphasizes the weight and complexity of existence. Despite these challenges, the chorus declares a hopeful stance: "I'm here, I'm here and a new world will come." This shows an eagerness and determination to face life head-on and believe that positive change is possible.

Line by Line Meaning

In my life, I've seen it all
Throughout my life, I have witnessed various experiences.

Good gone Bad... Bad gone Rich...
I have experienced both positive and negative transformations in life.

Priestess with no right to preach...
I have come across religious leaders who do not practice what they preach.

Life... life... life... life...
Life is unpredictable and full of surprises.

But I'm here, I'm here and a new world will come
Despite everything, I am still present and believe in the possibility of a better world.

After seen all that I have been through How can you judge what I've done? Have you seen all that I've begged and begged for a better life?
Considering my struggles and hardships, how can you criticize my actions? Have you experienced the pain and longing for a better life like me?

Yes in my life I've caused troubles, I fought fights, fights between religion and science, Feared everything's lost. I've feared what they'll think of me... Vanity but I'm here...
I have made mistakes and faced conflicts between faith and reason. I have felt hopeless and worried about others' opinions. Despite my flaws and ego, I am still alive and striving.

I'm singing at the doors of heaven I'm singing 'cause I can't get in They say everything will be alright When they know where to send my soul... But you are no one to blame Kid you are no one to blame
I am expressing my feelings of being stuck and not accepted by the divine. While some claim that everything will be resolved in the afterlife, it is not your fault that I feel this way.

After seen all that I have been through How can you judge what I've done? Have you seen all that I've begged and begged for a better life?
Once again, considering my experiences, how can you pass judgment on my actions? Have you witnessed my relentless pursuit of a better life?

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