Better Man

Female Vocals: Lead style: Gritty but controlled Keep verses soft, almost spoken—like you’re talking directly to him Let emotion come through in imperfections (slight cracks, breathy edges) Chorus: open up more, but don’t overpower—still intimate, not belted-out Background vocals: low, warm harmonies Light in first chorus Fuller + slightly haunting in final chorus Tempo:72–76 BPM Slow, steady pulse—never rushed Let there be space between lines so the words sink in 4/4 time Gentle, swaying feel (almost like a slow rock or country sway) Think subtle push-pull, not rigid timing Country ballad (modern, stripped-back) Blend of: Contemporary country Americana influence Light southern rock undertones

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Verse 1

I know you think I don’t notice
The way you carry it all
Like the world’s been sittin’ on your shoulders
Just waitin’ for you to fall

And I know you ain’t stupid
You just get lost in your head
Start believin’ every hard thing
Life’s ever put in your chest

Pre-Chorus

I’ve been right here beside you
Tryin’ to help you stand
But I can’t do all the fightin’
If you won’t take my hand

Chorus

I’m not tryin’ to walk away
I just don’t know what else to do
I’ve given you all of me
Just tryin’ to get through to you

I’ve seen the man you could be
Even when the world won’t see
All I want is your best for us
All I want… is a better man

Verse 2

I see the good you’re tryin’ to hold
Even when it fades away
I’ve been standin’ right beside you
Through every long and heavy day

I know life hasn’t been fair
And I know it cuts you deep
But I’ll keep believin’ in you
Even when it steals my sleep

Pre-Chorus 2

I’m not askin’ for forever
Just meet me where I am
I don’t need all the answers
Just to know you give a damn

Chorus

I’m not tryin’ to walk away
I just don’t know what else to do
I’ve given you all of me
Just tryin’ to get through to you

I’ve seen the man you could be
Even when the world won’t see
All I want is your best for us
All I want… is a better man

Bridge (soft, stripped)

I’m still right here, I haven’t moved
Even when it hurts this bad
I don’t need you to be perfect
Just fight for what we have

Final Chorus (slightly lifted, more emotion—not louder, just fuller)

I’m not tryin’ to walk away
I just don’t know what else to do
I’ve given you all of me
Still tryin’ to get through to you

I still see the man you could be
Even when you can’t see
All I want is your heart in this
All I want… is a better man

Outro: (spoken, lightly, almost a whisper, music fading)
I know you can be a better man

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Disclaimer: Lyrics by Stephanie Marie, © 2026 Lyrics may not be remixed, used as prompts for AI, or otherwise reproduced without consent. Please check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Steph_Marie_Music *************************************** Verse 1 I know you think I don’t notice The way you carry it all Like the world’s been sittin’ on your shoulders Just waitin’ for you to fall And I know you ain’t stupid You just get lost in your head Start believin’ every hard thing Life’s ever put in your chest Pre-Chorus I’ve been right here beside you Tryin’ to help you stand But I can’t do all the fightin’ If you won’t take my hand Chorus I’m not tryin’ to walk away I just don’t know what else to do I’ve given you all of me Just tryin’ to get through to you I’ve seen the man you could be Even when the world won’t see All I want is your best for us All I want… is a better man Verse 2 I see the good you’re tryin’ to hold Even when it fades away I’ve been standin’ right beside you Through every long and heavy day I know life hasn’t been fair And I know it cuts you deep But I’ll keep believin’ in you Even when it steals my sleep Pre-Chorus 2 I’m not askin’ for forever Just meet me where I am I don’t need all the answers Just to know you give a damn Chorus I’m not tryin’ to walk away I just don’t know what else to do I’ve given you all of me Just tryin’ to get through to you I’ve seen the man you could be Even when the world won’t see All I want is your best for us All I want… is a better man Bridge (soft, stripped) I’m still right here, I haven’t moved Even when it hurts this bad I don’t need you to be perfect Just fight for what we have Final Chorus (slightly lifted, more emotion—not louder, just fuller) I’m not tryin’ to walk away I just don’t know what else to do I’ve given you all of me Still tryin’ to get through to you I still see the man you could be Even when you can’t see All I want is your heart in this All I want… is a better man Outro: (spoken, lightly, almost a whisper, music fading) I know you can be a better man

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