Lyrical Breakdown of Better Life - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Better Life" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how P!nk weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Better Life" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that P!nk employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to P!nk's narrative.

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I've been up late watching you breathe Wondering if you're going to leave Don't tell me what you see That you actually believe it Fuck, I'm blue And all those photos that you like of a Better life, better wife, better nights, better high Goddamn right I miss drinking Yeah, I do But I've been up late nights Staring at the street lights All the cigarette smoke Can't escape a closing window And my head's like "What happened to, it's alright" Baby, it's not alright What if we're a closing window? But I can't shake the feeling That you picture a better life, better wife, better nights, better high I can't shake (I can't shake the feeling) the feeling, ooh (I can't shake the feeling) Do you picture a better life? Mmm, mm, yeah I found myself up late feeling kinda jealous Looking at the bullshit, other people's wellness And it's got me thinking It's just not you (not you) I've been all night looking in the eyes of my baby Right in front of me, what a gift so amazing, ooh And that's what's true But I stay up late night Screaming at the street lights (the street lights) All the cigarette smoke Filling up these hopeless lungs (hopeless lungs) Oh, and my head's like (my head's like) "What happens to, it's alright" (oh, what happens) Baby, it's not alright I feel like a closing window But I can't shake the feeling (I can't shake the feeling) (No, I can't shake the feeling) that you picture a Better life, better wife, better nights, better high I can't shake the feeling (I can't shake the feeling, oh baby), no Do you picture a better life? I can't seem to understand it How did we get so low (how did we get so low) No, no, no, no I can't seem to understand it How did we get so low (How) No, no, no (But I) I can't seem to understand it (Can't shake the feeling) how did we get so low That you picture a better life, better wife, better nights, better high (no, no, no) (I) I can't seem to understand it (Can't shake the feeling) how did we get so low, ooh Do you picture a better life? Ooh, do you picture a better life? Ooh, do you picture a better life? And I wonder, and I wonder (mmm) Do you picture a better life? (can't shake the feeling) And I wonder (I can't shake the feeling) Do you picture Do you picture a better life?