BETTER - [Lyric Sheet]

November 8, 2017 Emmanuel Aboagye

BETTER
(E. Aboagye, B. Duba, T. Adamek)
Thesis: The tragic tale of women abuse and how courage is needed to change it.
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Intro:
Breaking your heart, breaking your soul
You say you got it, but he is still in control
Trapped in the dark, stuck in this hole
But you still hold on when you should just let him go

[V1]
Okay, I’ve had enough let’s cut to the chase
Black eye, tears dried; left arm in a brace
Got me wondering when last I saw a smile on your face
That beautiful face; I tell you girl your man’s out of place
I know I’m out of place too; it’s none of my business
Don’t mean to pry or intrude, but how can I witness, such a crime, see the signs and not do nuttin ‘bout it.
I know you got pride girl, so don’t you live without it, for a second
How long do you reckon you can carry on this way, every day it’s the same, promises he’ll change
And I know you know he cheats on you, that’s why he’s acting strange;
Leave him behind, so that his fists are out of range

Pre-chorus:
You know it’s time that you let him go
And it’s time that you climbed out the rabbit hole
Believe you’re beautiful and then it’s time to take control, of your life
I thought it’s time that I let you know, I’m ‘a let you know...
Chorus:
Just let him go... Girl I promise you that you can do so much (better) x3
I want you to know... I can show you love, and I’ll treat you so much (better) x3

[V2]
But that's what you were raised to do
Stick it out, or stick it through
You say you keep on holding on
Because your kids depend on you
It's wrong the way he's treating you
Every day he is beating you
You fight but he keeps defeating you
Inside I know it's eating you alive
Every day is a struggle to survive
But you deserve better girl so don't believe the lies
When he tries, to belittle you and cut you down to size
Things will get better when you start to realize
That you are more than a conqueror
So never let him conqueror ya
You were meant to move mountains with the spirit that’s inside of ya
Coz you are fearfully and wonderfully made
And it ain't gonna be easy girl but don't be afraid