"This band knows how to make great heart-felt music. I have to admit it was one of the best albums I have listened to all year."
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“It’s hard to not be impressed by “It’s Alright”. The melody instantly imbeds itself into the listener’s psyche. It really feels like you guys are pouring your heart and soul into the performance.”
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"The album is packed with every element you want from music, from the catchier hook of “It’s Alright” that could easily take over the radio waves, to the in-your-face, angst-ridden, tear-it-up “Only One.”
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"This is a trio of undeniably talented musicians, who know how to take that talent and weave it into music that can reach out and grab even the unlikeliest fan. It’s hard to find such strong songwriting in music now.”
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Jersey-Based Alternative Rock Band "The Better World" Along for "The Ride"
Mooresville, NC, April 10, 2012 --(PR.com)-- New Jersey-based alternative rock band The Better World has been tapped by V1 Entertainment Films to pen original songs for the pilot of “The Ride,” a new professional motorsports-themed television series. The pilot will be directed by acclaimed film and television actor/director Giancarlo Esposito of AMC’s Emmy-winning “Breaking Bad” and is being targeted as a Spring 2013 network replacement series.
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Time Travel
The Better World Lyrics
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(Matt Coban)
Afraid of asking where were going
Can't hang on to this moment anymore
I felt you along the way, couldn't breathe till it was over
Now it's all inside my head
If I could go back in time
If I knew what it is I'd find
I'd be alright for now
There's no point left in asking
Can't think with all this anger anymore
Now you're right beneath my feet, but still within my reach
And these stupid thoughts keep running through my head
If I could go back in time
I can make things right
If I knew what it is I'd find
I'd be alright for now
And I'd be someone else
And I'd be someone else
I'd be someone else
Forever
Time Travel is a song about regret and the desire to go back in time to right one's wrongs. The lyrics convey a sense of misplaced hope and a yearning for a world that no longer exists in the present. The opening line, "Afraid of asking where we're going" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks to the fear of the unknown, of not being able to control the direction of one's life. The phrase "Can't hang on to this moment anymore" conveys an urgent need to hold on to a fleeting experience that is slipping away. The repetition of the line "If I could go back in time, I can make things right" emphasizes the singer's yearning to correct past mistakes, to undo what has already been done.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that there may be no point in asking for forgiveness or trying to change the past. There is a sense of hopelessness that pervades the line "Can't think with all this anger anymore". However, despite this despair, the singer holds on to the belief that going back in time is a possibility. The line "And these stupid thoughts keep running through my head" conveys a sense of desperation, of clinging to a fantasy that may never come true. The repetition of the phrase "I'd be someone else" underscores the singer's desire to escape his present circumstances, to live a life free from regret and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Afraid of asking where were going
I am afraid to ask about our future together and where it might lead.
Can't hang on to this moment anymore
I can no longer hold onto this present moment and I feel like it is slipping away.
I felt you along the way, couldn't breathe till it was over
I was so caught up in the moment with you that I couldn't breathe until it was over.
Now it's all inside my head
All the memories and feelings I have about us are now only inside my head.
If I could go back in time
I can make things right
If I knew what it is I'd find
I'd be alright for now
If I had the ability to travel back in time, I would try to make things better between us. I would be okay for now if I knew what it was that I needed to change.
There's no point left in asking
Can't think with all this anger anymore
There is no point in asking questions anymore, because my anger is clouding my thoughts.
Now you're right beneath my feet, but still within my reach
And these stupid thoughts keep running through my head
You are still close to me, but I can't seem to get these foolish thoughts out of my head.
And I'd be someone else
And I'd be someone else
I'd be someone else
Forever
If I could go back in time and change things, I feel like I would be a completely different person and it would change me forever.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.