Getting Better
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It's getting better all the time

I used to get mad at my school (No, I can't complain)
The teachers who taught me weren't cool (No, I can't complain)
You're holding me down
Turning me round
Filling me up with your rules

I've got to admit it's getting better (Better)
A little better all the time (It can't get no worse)
I have to admit it's getting better (Better)
It's getting better
Since you've been mine

Me used to be angry young man
Me hiding me head in the sand
You gave me the word, I finally heard
I'm doing the best that I can

I've got to admit it's getting better (Better)
A little better all the time (It can't get no worse)
I have to admit it's getting better (Better)
It's getting better
Since you've been mine

Getting so much better all the time!

It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better
It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better

I used to be cruel to my woman
I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved
Man, I was mean but I'm changing my scene
And I'm doing the best that I can (ooh)

I admit it's getting better (Better)
A little better all the time (It can't get no worse)
Yes, I admit it's getting better (Better)
It's getting better
Since you've been mine

Getting so much better all the time!

It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better
It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better

Getting so much better all the time!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Getting Better" by The Beatles are about personal growth and change over time. The first verse describes the singer's frustration with school and the strict rules enforced by the teachers. However, as time goes on, the singer admits that things are improving and that he is doing the best he can. The chorus repeats the sentiment that things are getting better over time, and the second verse describes the singer's previous behavior of being cruel to his woman and keeping her from the things she loved. However, he has since changed his behavior and is committed to doing better.

The song's message is one of hope and optimism, that through hard work and personal growth, things can and will get better. It's a relatable message that many people can connect with, especially during difficult times in their lives. The Beatles were known for their ability to write songs that spoke to the experiences of their listeners, and "Getting Better" is no exception.

Overall, the song is a reminder that no matter how bad things may seem, there is always the possibility of improvement and growth. The final line, "getting so much better all the time," is a rallying cry for self-improvement, encouraging listeners to strive for progress and change in their own lives.

Line by Line Meaning

It's getting better all the time
Things are improving constantly

I used to get mad at my school (No, I can't complain)
I used to be angry with my school but now I can't find fault with it

The teachers who taught me weren't cool (No, I can't complain)
The teachers who taught me weren't good but I can't complain about them anymore

You're holding me down Turning me round Filling me up with your rules
You are oppressing me and forcing me to follow your strict rules

I've got to admit it's getting better (Better) A little better all the time (It can't get no worse) I have to admit it's getting better (Better) It's getting better Since you've been mine
I have to confess that life is improving constantly, and it can't possibly get worse. The reason things are getting better is that you are mine.

Me used to be angry young man Me hiding me head in the sand You gave me the word, I finally heard I'm doing the best that I can
I used to be an angry young man who ignored his problems. But you gave me the inspiration and motivation to listen and take action. Now, I am doing the best I can.

Getting so much better all the time!
Things are rapidly improving all the time

It's getting better all the time Better, better, better It's getting better all the time Better, better, better
Things are constantly improving and getting better

I used to be cruel to my woman I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved Man, I was mean but I'm changing my scene And I'm doing the best that I can (ooh)
I used to mistreat and harm my woman by keeping her away from things she loved, but I have changed and am doing my best to be better.

Yes, I admit it's getting better (Better) It's getting better Since you've been mine
I acknowledge that things are getting better and better since you became mine

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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