Better Than You Left Me
Mickey Guyton
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
You said goodbye with words cold as ice I was shaking watching you go I couldn't breathe No, I just couldn't see past you leaving me here all alone It's funny what a little time does, baby I'm better than you left me I'm better than I should be I'm better than I was when you walked out that door I'm stronger than the woman, the one that you knew back then So don't you think I'll take you back like every time before No, baby I don't think you know me anymore I'm better than you left me Now, here you are trying to win back my heart And I bet you thought it'd be easy to do But baby I changed now you get a taste of standing on the side where you lose Ain't it funny what a little time does, baby I'm better than you left me I'm better than I should be I'm better than I was when you walked out that door I'm stronger than the woman, the one that you knew back then So don't you think I'll take you back like every time before No, baby I don't think you know me anymore I'm better than you left me Now I love deeper and I laugh a little bit louder I smile brighter and I fly higher I'm stronger than the woman, the one that you knew back then So don't you think I'll take you back like every time before No, baby I don't think you know me anymore I'm better than you left me
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
0 fans
Written by: Jennifer Hanson, Jenn Schott, Micky Guyton, Nathan Chapman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Country Music StarMickey Guyton is an African-American country music singer and songwriter. Her breakout single, "Better Than You Left Me," propelled her into stardom.
|
Debut Single"Better Than You Left Me" was released in 2015 and served as Guyton's debut single, introducing her to the country music world.
|
Impressive DebutNot only was it Guyton's first single, but it also quickly made an impact. The song received the most radio play of any country female artist's debut single of all time.
|
Historic Record"Better Than You Left Me" has the distinction of being the highest one-week add total in Country Aircheck history for a debut single by a female artist.
|
InspirationGuyton wrote the song after a painful breakup, drawing on her personal experiences to give the lyrics depth.
|
CollaborationShe co-wrote "Better Than You Left Me" with songwriters Jennifer Hanson, Jenn Schott, and Nathan Chapman.
|
Critically AcclaimedNumerous music critics have praised the song, noting its powerful vocals and emotional lyrics.
|
Song MeaningThe song is about the empowerment one feels after overcoming a heartbreak, turning a negative experience into a positive outlook for the future.
|
PromotionFor promotion of the song, Guyton made her debut television appearance on ABC's Good Morning America, The View, and CBS's The Talk.
|
Awards"Better Than You Left Me" was nominated for Academy of Country Music Award for the category New Female Vocalist of the Year in 2016.
|
Music VideoThe song’s music video, released in March 2015, mirrors the overall theme of the song where Guyton portrays significant strength and recovery from a broken relationship. The video has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
|
Billboard Charts"Better Than You Left Me" climbed the Billboard Country Airplay chart and reached a peak position of #34.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Better Than You Left Me Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/32762313/Mickey+Guyton/Better+Than+You+Left+Me>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Better Than You Left Me Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In