It Gets Better
fun. Lyrics

What've we done?
This line expresses a feeling of concern and anxiety about something that has been done or is about to happen.

Oh my God
This phrase is used to emphasize the seriousness or significance of the situation or event.

This is really happening
This line highlights the realness or truthfulness of what is taking place.

You've never looked so bored
This line implies that the artist's partner seems uninterested, unengaged or disaffected in their relationship.

Can you feel my fingernails? They've never been so short
The artist feels anxious or nervous due to the circumstances and is biting their nails as a nervous habit.

It's hard to lay a golden egg with everyone around
Creating something valuable or innovative can be difficult or challenging in a competitive environment where everyone is trying to do the same thing.

It's hard to stay inside my head when words keep pouring out
The singer is experiencing an overwhelming flow of thoughts and emotions, making it difficult to focus and remain calm.

Like starlight crashing through the room, we'll lose our feathers
This metaphor refers to a moment of vulnerability or exposure, where the artists may feel exposed or laid bare to others. It may also suggest a feeling of weightlessness or floating.

Yes, I know it hurts at first, but it gets better
This line is meant to provide comfort or reassurance that whatever pain or sorrow the artist is feeling will eventually pass and things will improve with time.

It gets better
This refrain is repeated throughout the song, serving as a reminder that life can improve despite its challenges and hardships.

I can taste your summer sweat, it's never been so warm
This line seems to reference an intimate moment between the two speakers, highlighting a pleasurable sensation of warmth and sensuality.

So can we kick the covers off? They're always on, it's never been so warm
The artist is suggesting that they want to be more intimate with their partner and remove any barriers or obstacles between them. The warm weather seems to accentuate this need for physical closeness.

It's hard to keep a straight face when I just want to smile
The singer feels happy and content, but may be trying to conceal their feelings for fear of seeming vulnerable or foolish.

Wish you could see the look that's in your eyes
The singer is expressing their admiration or affection for their partner, wishing they could see the same emotions reflected back in their eyes.

There's a fire in the sky, some snow on the ground, not quite enough cigarettes to calm me down
This line sets a scene of contradictory elements, suggesting that the singer may be feeling conflicted or unsure. They may be resorting to unhealthy habits, like smoking, to deal with their emotions.