There are not many things in life that can suddenly change everything quite like having a kid. For BRKN BLVD, being a dad has been the coolest, most entertaining, fulfilling and utterly incredible thing he has ever done – and he has certainly done some really cool, entertaining, incredible things. In 2016, he welcomed his first (and only) child, Dexter, into the world, and since that day, everything else has seemingly become less important. Hoping to write a song that Dexter could listen to long after he is gone, BRKN BLVD poured his heart and soul into this one and the raw love and emotion is hard to overlook.
About the song, BRKN BLVD says, “This is hands down my favorite thing I have ever written. While all of my songs mean a lot to me, “Better”, is the only one that has made me cry. Simply inspired by the love I have for my son, and completely aware of how fickle life can be, I wanted to create a song for him that would last forever, long after I am gone. While it was difficult to write, I am super proud of how it came out and the sentiment hidden within the words and melodies is the most raw, honest and vulnerable I have ever been. While the plan was to write a song that would remind him how much I love him, the more I listen, the more I realize that this is more of an apology than anything else. Just like you, I am flawed, but despite all that is wrong with me, I try my hardest every day to give him my best version of myself. All I can hope for is that he continues to be the amazing human that he has been since day one and that when I am gone he knows without a doubt I did the very best I can for him.”
lyrics
Hey Buddy
You know I love you?
Yeah
Yeah?
Yeah
You know how much?
Yeah
How much?
So much
Too much
They ask me how you’re doing
I tell them you’re the man
If they met you for a second
Then I think they’d understand
And it’s all because of you
That I’ve become a better man
I know you can change the world
If you just try the best you can
Cus your soul is made of magic
Your heart is made of gold
I hardly can imagine
They can make a better mold
So, when I see your face
It’s hard to face I’m getting old
I gave you the best of me
Save you from the rest of me
I want you to be better
(Better, better)
Better than I ever was, ever was
I always did the best I could
I’m just hoping it was good enough
And I hope that you are happy
(Happy, happy)
I hope I didn’t mess you up, mess you up
Never let them bring you down
Don’t be like the rest of us
So keep your head high
Even if you’re feeling low
You’re the apple of my eye
And I hope that you know
Just how hard I really tried
Even if it didn’t show
I gave you the best of me
Saved you from the rest of me
I know that you’re too young to see
Everything wrong with me
I know in time you’re gonna be
The man that I wanna be
I guess I made mistakes
So you wouldn’t have to make them
I only bent the rules
So you wouldn’t go and break them
I’ve been battling these demons
Just to show you how to face them
But you won’t have to face them alone
Don’t ever let them dim your light down
Just keep shining
You may never figure life out
I’m still trying
If you need it rip my heart out
No sense in crying
I gave you the best of me
You don’t need the rest of me
Don’t ever let them dim your light down
Just keep shining
You may never figure life out
I’m still trying
If you need it rip my heart out
No sense in crying
I gave you the best of me
You don’t need the rest of me
There will be a time that you’re feeling down
There will come a day that I’m not around
But it’s OK
Don’t let them bring you down
I gave you the best of me
You don’t need the rest of me
I gave you the best of me
You don’t need the rest of me
I gave you the best of me
You don’t need the rest of me
I gave you the best of me
You don’t need the rest of me
I gave you the best of me
You don’t need the rest of me
So keep your head high
Even if you’re feeling low
You’re the apple of my eye
And I hope that you know
Just how hard I really tried
Even if it didn’t show
I gave you the best of me
Saved you from the rest of me
Keep your head high
Even if you’re feeling low
You’re the apple of my eye
And I hope that you know
Just how hard I really tried
Even if it didn’t show
I gave you the best of me
Saved you from the rest of me
credits
released July 22, 2022
Credits:
Artist: BRKN BLVD
Producer: CHYLD
Mix/Master: Richard Rusincovitch
Artwork: Emma Brawley/Brian Delaney
Photographer: Brian Delaney
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