Better Man
Pearl Jam
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Waitin' Watching the clock Its four o'clock Its got to stop Tell him Take no more She practices her speech As he opens the door She rolls over Pretends to sleep as he looks her over She lies and says she's in love with him Can't find a betterman She dreams in color She dreams in red Can't find a betterman Can't find a betterman Can't find a betterman Ooh Talking to her self There's no one else who needs to know She tells her self ooh Memories back when she was bold and strong And waiting for the world To come along Swears she knew it as As she's swears he's gone She lies and says she still loves with him Can't find a betterman She dreams in color She dreams in red Can't find a betterman She lies and says she still loves him Can't find a betterman She dreams in color She dreams in red Can't find a betterman Can't find a betterman Can't find a betterman She loved him She don't want to be he's ways She pretend That's why she's will be back again Can't find a betterman (Cant find a betterman) Can't find a betterman (Cant find a betterman) Can't find a betterman (Cant find a betterman) Can't find a betterman (Cant find a betterman) Can't find a betterman
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Written by: Eddie Jerome Vedder
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
OriginThe song "Better Man" was written by Pearl Jam's lead vocalist Eddie Vedder before the foundation of Pearl Jam. In fact, it was considered potentially one of the first songs he ever wrote.
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ReleaseIt was officially released as the fourth single from their third studio album, "Vitalogy," in 1994.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a commercial single in the U.S, "Better Man" managed to reach number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Global RecognitionIt was also well received internationally, notably reached the top of the charts in Canada and peaked inside the top ten in Australia.
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Acclaimed LyricsThe song is known for its powerful lyrics that discuss the torment of a woman in an abusive relationship, holding onto the faint hope that her partner will change.
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Live PerformancesPearl Jam often change the intro of the song when performing it live. In fact, Eddie Vedder once sang a version with the ongoing introduction of The Beatles' "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away."
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Initial Reception within the BandInitially, "Better Man" was rejected for Pearl Jam’s debut album due to the band feeling that it might come off as too commercial or mainstream.
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Notable AccoladeIn 2011, the song was ranked by Rolling Stone as the 29th best song of the 90s.
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Usage in MediaThe song is not only loved by fans but has also been featured in an array of TV shows, including "Friends", "ER" and "Cold Case".
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Personal TiesVedder revealed in many interviews that he wrote "Better Man" about the problematic relationship between his mother and his stepfather.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of "Better Man" have been created over the years, notably by artists such as Little Big Town, who made more of a country cover which also reached some success.
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