Track name: Better Than This
Date: 17 October 2008
Lyrics
Is this what you meant?
Is this what you dreamed of
When you were making your plans
Shaking the dirt off?
Do you feel like you and I belong?
Just keep your eyes on the road
And nothing can go wrong
You can do so much better than this
You can do so much better than this
I’ve been checking my sums
Oh where did the time go?
Holding my photograph up to the window
Through the paper and refracted sun
I can see all the things I wish that I’d done
You can hang your hopes on the medicine
You can put your faith in the phone-in
You can tell yourself you’re doing your best
You can do so much better than this
Get a grip on yourself
Get a grip on yourself
Could have been something but you’re too late
And you weren’t invited anyway
Because the photographs show the wrong man
Because there is no soap star holding your hand
You don’t see yourself in the freeze frame
Must be someone else using your name
And everyone will be the same
And everyone will glow
And everywhere you’ll see your name
In every shop window
It’s better than this
You can do so much better than this
You can do so much better than this
You can do so much better than this
Comments
la mejor cancioooooooooooooooooooon en todo el mundo
My favorite song in the album, not sure what is about, about not getting comfortable and do the things the better we can? Maybe...
Wonderful song... When yo hear it for the first time its like- O, its gonna be another one of those wierd songs that a GOOD band sometimes does- But its not! Its a real feel good song, y'kno? By far the best song on the Album.
One of the best songs, I love this letter, even! It makes me think of something better than I am ... You guys are the best, no doubt .. I AM A BIG FAN OF YOURS believe in me!!
My immediate reaction was, "wow this is SO old Bowie - Ashes to Ases- " it then moves through a myriad of inspired sounds and rythms.. Very different from Keane, but like it..Plus I am a HUGE BOWIE fan..;) I love that this band is making bold choices...refreshing..
Yipppieee! I've been waiting for this unique song in my Media Player's Playlist and now I have it! I'm so glad... :-D
I think the words are " you can can your hopes on the next ace", not the medicine!! Have you asked Tim to check the lyrics ? He ought to know!
J'aime bien cette chanson, les percussions me rappellent un peu la musique berbère des Aurès (Chaoui).
i Love all the songs, i thought i was the only person who listen and listen to the cd many times a day but i am not. I love your music and it let me practice my english and i use them with my students who are just learning English.Besides, they are starting loving your songs as well. LoVE U . I wish u could come to Argentina very soon and visit my city,"Tucuman".
The best song... thanks.
Let me tell that I've got a photograph which shows the real man... So, please, stay as you are !!!
pressure-keep the balance-way of solution=love
this is a distorsion!!! beautiful distorsion!!! great song!!!! thin, thinthinthi, thin.... great great!!!
@mariabella: yep, that's why I love this song, it's an example to us all ^_^
Sure! I Like this song a Lot!! BTT!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...I love this song !!!...xxxxxxxxxxxx
I really love this song because it inspires me. It pushes me to want to do better and the sound is awesome too, of course. Love it! XO-Michelle
I like this song very much, because when I hear it I feel so good and everything is better when I hear this sound! Love you guys and see you in Munich
This song is great inspiration for anyone who just wants a little bit more than life has dealt. You can have it if you just try and reach out, its within your grasp so go after it. Once in your head it is very hard not to find yourself quietly singing it to yourself.10 out of 10 Tim Ricky and Wendyxxxx
*huff* im going to still sing masses and phoney hehe!
Don't be so hard with yourself , man ! I always think that I could do better, too !! It sucks sometimes, you know ?!
"You can put your faith in the PHONE-IN" ooh!! thank you veeeeeeery much! lol ^^ haha kisses guys form ARG
a great song man. between u and me it's my girlfriend's favourite song so to please her i tell her it's also my favourite. but i'm shocked that u didn't played it live in lebanon.
Posted by jad_fadel on 2009-09-09 10:02:57