The Brobecks is an indie rock outfit fronted by singer/songwriter Dallon We… Read Full Bio ↴The Brobecks is an indie rock outfit fronted by singer/songwriter Dallon Weekes.

Referred to by some as ”19th Century Indie pop”, The Brobecks began in Clearfield, Utah. They have released 4 studio albums, their most popular being Violent Things.
SPIN Magazine has referred to them as ”Adorable, intelligent indie-pop.”

BAND MEMBERS INCLUDE:

2003- Present
Dallon Weekes (Frontman/Bass/Songwriting)

2003-2007
Michael Gross (Frontman/Guitar/Songwriting)

2003-2005
Matt Glass (Drums/Production)
Bryan Szymanski (Keyboard)

2003-2004
Casey Durrans (Guitar)

2003-2003
Scott Jones (Frontman/Guitar)

2005-2007
Dave Chisholm (Keyboard/Songwriting)
Nate Leslie (Drums)

2008-2009
Josh Rheault (Keyboard)
Conner Doyle (Guitar)
Drew Davidson (Drums)

2009-2009
Ryan Seaman (Drums)

Better Than Me
The Brobecks Lyrics

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Every girl from here to Soho
Loves to tell me things I don't know
Beautiful and smart and not good for me
At all

All your boyfriends go to film school
Nathan was in plays in high school (How 'bout that?)
Me? I'm going to play the imbecile who

Who keeps choosing you
Even though you're bi-polar and you're selfish, I hate you, Ah

Everyone is better than me I think
Everyone is better than better than me
Everyone is better than better than me
Hey, hey, oh hey

Look what you've done now I'm a mess
Today I even thought I'd wear a dress
It's beautiful so smart and no good for me
At all

Yeah
Everyone is better than me I think
Throw your hands up if you agree with me
Now everyone is better than me I think
Everyone is better than better than me
Better than Ooooh hey come on now
Oh oh
Whoah whoah
Whoah

(So won't you go)

Overall Meaning

The Brobeck's "Better Than Me" describes the singer's lack of self-worth when it comes to comparing himself with other people. The song starts with the singer being surrounded by women who keep telling him new things, which he believes he doesn't know. He acknowledges their beauty and intelligence but goes on to note that these women are not good for him. He then goes on to compare himself with his girlfriend's ex-boyfriends, stating that they were better than him because they had better qualities. He acknowledges that his girlfriend is bi-polar and selfish, which he hates, but he still keeps choosing her.

The chorus repeats the theme of the song that everyone is better than him, and he throws in a plea for people to agree with him. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that he is a mess because of his comparison to others, and he even thinks of wearing a dress, as the women around him have a particular influence on him. He ends the song by urging someone to leave or go away.

The song is an honest and poignant expression of how our perception of self-worth is often tied to our ability to compare ourselves with others. It also reveals the danger of the reinforcement of negative thoughts by always looking at what others seem to have that we don't.

Line by Line Meaning

Every girl from here to Soho
Women from all over are willing to confide in me and share their knowledge.

Loves to tell me things I don't know
They love the idea of being a teacher and imparting knowledge to someone else.

Beautiful and smart and not good for me
Their physical attractiveness and intelligence do not align with my current situation or desires.

At all
Not even a little bit.

All your boyfriends go to film school
The men you choose to date all seem to have one particular interest or ambition.

Nathan was in plays in high school (How 'bout that?)
Your ex was involved in the arts during his high school years.

Me? I'm going to play the imbecile who
In your eyes, I am the foolish one who is always picking you despite your faults.

Who keeps choosing you
I continue to allow myself to be drawn to you despite knowing the consequences.

Even though you're bi-polar and you're selfish, I hate you, Ah
You have bipolar disorder and are self-centered, but I can't help but feel an intense dislike for you.

Everyone is better than me I think
I have a deep-seated belief that I pale in comparison to everyone else.

Everyone is better than better than me
Not only do I feel inferior to others, but others also seem to feel superior to me.

Hey, hey, oh hey
An exclamation of frustration or realization.

Look what you've done now I'm a mess
Because of interactions with you, I am now emotionally distraught.

Today I even thought I'd wear a dress
I am making changes in my life and personal style in an attempt to impress you or attract your attention.

Yeah
A verbal cue to indicate agreement with a previous statement.

Throw your hands up if you agree with me
A rhetorical request for support or validation from others.

Now everyone is better than me I think
I have an overwhelming feeling of inadequacy compared to the rest of the world.

Everyone is better than better than me
I am constantly being reminded that there is always someone who is superior to me in some way.

Better than Ooooh hey come on now
An outburst of frustration regarding feelings of inferiority.

Oh oh
A noise expressing sadness or discontent.

Whoah whoah
An interjection expressing surprise or exasperation.