Better Times Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I want you to know the truth
'Cause I've been around before
Thought I wasn't looking anymore

[Verse 2]
Been a fool for weeks
'Cause my heart stands for nothing and your soul's too weak
Got a will that's been around for days
Goes far, if you want it, it needs to behave

[Pre-Chorus]
But then you, you come around
Big mistake

[Chorus]
I don't want to know, I don't want to know
We don't need a sign to know of better times

[Bridge]
Running around 'cause you beat yourself up
And you made a crack and the one that you love is gone
How much longer can you play with fire
Before you turn into a liar?
Running around 'cause you beat yourself up
And you made a crack and the one that you love is gone
How much longer can you play with fire
Before you turn into a liar?
[Verse 3]
I've been around before
Thought you weren't looking anymore

[Pre-Chorus]
But then we, we come and go, go up in smoke

[Chorus]
I don't want to know, I don't want to know
We don't need a sign to know, better times

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One of the quirkier songs on the album both instrumentally and sonically, “Better Times” reflects on a period of happiness in a relationship, and how trying to get back what once was may only lead to more hurt for both people. The sad, reflective theme of the track is hidden behind an peaceful instrumental with the same brightness as the other songs on Teen Dream.

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Release Date
January 26, 2010
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