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Better Than Before
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Better Than Before was released on November 14, 2025 by Fifty Five Music Group as a part of the album Rusted Barstools - EP
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Release DateNovember 14, 2025
LabelFifty Five Music Group
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM77

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jay Bird
Jay Bird
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Milton
John Milton
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jay Bird
Jay Bird
Producer

Lyrics

Used to call me when the lights got low
Now it's just static on the radio
You said forever like it meant somethin' real
But forever don't last when the pain don't heal
I built a life with a hammer and faith
You tore it down with a smile on your face
Now you're out there drinkin' my name away
But I'm doin' just fine at the end of the day
I'm better than before, not bitter no more
Got my boots on the ground and my heart off the floor
You can keep your guilt, your white line lies
I found freedom where the truth resides
Yeah, I'm better than before
You love the man, not the miles I drove
Wanted to shine, not the work it took to glow
Tried to break me down to match your pain
But I rise like dust in the drivin' rain
Yeah, you talk sweet, then curse my name
Act brand new, but you play the same game
I ain't mad, girl, I just learned
Sometimes bridges gotta burn
I'm better than before, not bitter no more
I got my peace where the hurt once tore
When the night gets cold and the whiskey pours
I thank the Lord I don't miss you no more, yeah
Took my pride, took my fall
Turned my heartbreak into a draw
Ain't no pain I ain't walked through
Ain't no storm I can't ride to, yeah
Better than before (better than before)
Ooh, richer in spirit (spirit), settled the score (score)
You can run your mouth, that's fine (that's fine)
I found heaven (heaven) in my own time (my own time)
See, I ain't angry, I'm awake
Sometimes peace is the best revenge you make
I'm better than before, not bitter no more
Built my life like an old front door
(Front door, front door, front door)
Weathered, strong and hard to break
Full of soul that time can't take, yeah
I'm better than before
Guess I found my joy where I lost yours, yeah
Written by: John Milton
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