Better by You, Better Than Me
Spooky Tooth
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You can find a way to be my passion You listen to the blood flowin' in my vein You hear the teaching of the wind Tell her what I'm like within I can't find the words my mind is dim It's better by you better than me Guess you'll have to tell her how I tried To speak the thoughts of hell so long inside Tell her now I've got to go Fight in the streets and guide the sword Tell her the world's not much fallin' for It's better by you better than me It's better by you better than me You can tell her what I want it to be You can say what I only can see It's better by you better than me Guess I'll have to change my way of livin' Only really know the way I've been Guess I'll lean to fight and kill Tell her not to wait until Finds my blood upon her window sill It's better by you better than me It's better by you better than me You can tell her what I want it to be You can say what I only can see It's better by you better than me It's better by you better than me You can say what I can see You can tell her what I want it to be It's better by you better than me It's better by you You know better than me Yeah you can say what I only can see
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Written by: GARY WRIGHT
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6 facts about this song
Title & Artist1. "Better By You, Better Than Me" is a song by the English rock band Spooky Tooth.
2. The song was later covered by British heavy metal band Judas Priest.
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Spooky Tooth Version3. The original version was released as a part of Spooky Tooth's album "Spooky Two" in 1969.
4. English musician Gary Wright, a member of Spooky Tooth, was the main writer of the song.
5. The song's lyrics hint at a turbulent relationship and plead for understanding from a partner.
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Judas Priest Cover6. Judas Priest notably covered the song for their 1978 album, "Stained Class."
7. This version added a heavier sound compared to the original Spooky Tooth version, marking it as a pioneering track in the new wave of British heavy metal.
8. Despite not being released as a single, the song became one of the standout tracks from the "Stained Class" album.
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Controversies9. Judas Priest's cover was a central piece of a major controversy in 1990 when they were taken to court over subliminal messages.
10. The song allegedly contained the hidden message "do it" when played backward, leading to claims it incited two young men in Nevada to attempt suicide in 1985.
11. The court case ended with the judge ruling in favor of Judas Priest, stating that subliminal messages, even if they were there, are not scientifically proven to have an impact on behavior.
12. The lawsuit over "Better By You, Better Than Me" marked a significant case regarding freedom of speech and censorship in music.
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Impact & Legacy13. Despite the controversy, the song has since become a classic in heavy metal and is frequently played at Judas Priest concerts.
14. The song is also recognized as an important evolution in the band's musical style.
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Trivia15. The Judas Priest's version of the song was recorded in a hurry to fill up space on their "Stained Class" album.
16. In 2017, it was included in the soundtrack for the popular video game, "Gran Turismo Sport".
17. According to Judas Priest band members, "Better By You, Better Than Me" was suggested by the band's record company and was the last tune recorded for the album.
18. The Judas Priest's cover measures at a tempo of 145 beats per minute.
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