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Good Riddance

Better

Release date: 1st February 1995

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"Better" is a track by Good Riddance, from the album For God and Country, released 1st February 1995. Full lyrics are available below.

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Good Riddance

Good Riddance

Lyrics

Better

There's no sense waiting in this state

I've realized too late

There's only so much left inside

Only so much space to hide

I've dreamed of castles in the air

But i've never found out where

I need a break or a vacation

Before i give myself a scare

Don't try to understand me your logic won't command me

Don't try to read between my mind

If i could kill you with a touch

I'd never hate this much

One thousand colors every day

But all i see is grey

My history is plagiarized

I feel desensitized

Maybe one more shot of reason

Will ripple this disguise

I told that man just what i thought of him

So i'm right where i am tied to this bed

Subconsciously restrained and now i wish i hadn't said

What i said to both of my parents because i made my mother cry

If they'd only wait i'll make it up to them because i can be a better man

I'm floating in a frozen sea

I'll watch the morning break

Giving way to shades of brown

I see the colors all around

For once there's no one here but me

And my autumn reverie

And in my heart i know

It's as close as i'll ever be

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From For God and Country

1995
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Album
For God and Country
For God and Country
Good Riddance
Release year
1995
  1. —Man of God
  2. —October
  3. —Twelve Year Circus
  4. —Wrong Again
  5. —Mother Superior
  6. —Lisa
  7. —All Fall Down
  8. —Better
  9. —Flies First Class
  10. —United Cigar
  11. —Boys and Girls

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