The band consists of Fredrik Ramberg (guitar), Renato Lopez (guitar), Josh Heffernan (drums), Mauricio Jacome (bass), and Chris Carney (vocals). They have been signed to independent record label Three Kings DBC.
Their lead singer, Chris Carney, was also featured on the show twentyfourseven on MTV.
Better Man
The Prom Kings Lyrics
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Stuck on sights that can't be seen
I play on what the world believes
The easy way i turn to lean
And maybe chance is all played out
And a better man would have figured
How to finally understand
And turn around
Tears that ask me if I care
Replacing words she never shared
It's not worth it to feel the pain
As I'm not worth her time of day
And why why can't I keep from crying
And why why do these tears keep calling your name
I you know I can't stop lying trying fighting this pain
The lyrics of the song “Better Man” by The Prom Kings are reflective of someone who is unable to break their negative patterns and is trapped in their self-destructive behaviors. The opening lines “Trust was never meant for me” sets the tone for the song where the singer admits they have difficulty trusting others. The lines “Stuck on sights that can’t be seen, I play on what the world believes” expresses the feeling of being directionless and dependent on external validation.
The singer acknowledges their failure to improve and grow as a person by stating that “Maybe chance is all played out, And a better man would have figured, How to finally understand”. The song ends on a somber note where the singer laments their inability to change and be a “better man”. The lines “But my better man just won't come out, Tears that ask me if I care” reveals the singer’s desperation and inability to come to terms with their emotions.
The lyrics are melancholy and introspective and capture the themes of self-doubt, self-destruction and a lack of self-worth. They are an honest reflection of emotions that many people face and a reminder that change is possible only when one is willing to break free from their cycles and patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust was never meant for me
I have a hard time trusting others and do not feel like trust is something I will ever be able to fully give or receive.
Stuck on sights that can't be seen
I am focused on things that may not be visible to others, possibly my dreams or goals, and have trouble moving past them.
I play on what the world believes
I conform to societal expectations and play into what is commonly accepted, possibly to avoid judgment or criticism.
The easy way I turn to lean
I tend to take the easy way out of situations and avoid confrontation or difficult tasks.
And maybe chance is all played out
I feel like I may have missed my opportunities and have no more chances left to make things right.
And a better man would have figured
I acknowledge that someone who is a better person or more mature would have the ability to understand and handle the situation in a superior way.
How to finally understand
I wish I could fully comprehend or make sense of what is going on in the situation.
And turn around
I want to change or turn around from my current situation or behaviors.
But my better man just won't come out
Despite my efforts, I am unable to become the better version of myself or handle the situation in the way that I hope to.
Tears that ask me if I care
I am questioning whether or not I truly care about the situation or the person involved.
Replacing words she never shared
I am filling in blanks or making assumptions based on actions or behaviors of the person, due to a lack of clear communication or understanding.
It's not worth it to feel the pain
I am questioning if the emotional pain I am feeling is worth it, and contemplating giving up or moving on from the situation.
As I'm not worth her time of day
I feel unworthy of the person's time or attention and fear rejection or disappointment.
And why why can't I keep from crying
I am struggling to control my emotions and stop myself from crying or feeling upset.
And why why do these tears keep calling your name
My emotions are deeply tied to this person, and I cannot help but think about them and feel emotional when they come to mind.
I you know I can't stop lying trying fighting this pain
I am struggling to be honest with myself and others about my feelings, and am trying to fight my emotional pain but am ultimately feeling stuck and unable to move on.
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