Better Life
Keith Urban
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Friday night and the moon is high I'm wide awake just watchin' you sleep And I promise you you're gonna have More than just the things that you need We ain't got much now; we're just starting out But I know somehow Paradise is coming Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones Good luck's gonna shine Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones So hold on, we're headed for a better life Oh, now there's a place for you and me Where we can dream as big as the sky I know it's hard to see it now But, baby, someday we're gonna fly This road we're on, you know it might be long But my faith is strong It's all that really matters Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones Good luck's gonna shine Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones So hold on, we're headed for a better life So hold on, hold on C'mon, baby, hold on Yeah, we're gonna have it all, and oh Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones Good luck's gonna shine Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones So hold on, we're headed for a better life Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones Good luck's gonna shine Someday, baby You and I are gonna be the ones So hold on, we're headed for a better life A better life now, oh ho, a better life Hey, we're gonna leave this all behind us, baby, wait and see We're headed for a better life, you and me We're gonna break the chains that bind and finally we'll be free We're gonna be the ones that have it all, you and me Just hold on tight now, baby, whoa
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Written by: Keith Lionel Urban, Richard Marx
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Better Life" is a song by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in July 2005 as the fourth single from his album "Be Here".
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Song CompositionKeith Urban co-wrote this song with Richard Marx, an accomplished American contemporary and pop rock singer/songwriter.
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Chart PerformanceThis song was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States. It also peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Better Life" was directed by Chris Hicky, a well-known music video director. It showcases Keith Urban performing the song at a concert along with scenes of a couple running through a city.
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Awards & Recognition"Better Life" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2006.
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Song ThemeThe song is about the aspiration to live a better, more abundant life, reflecting Keith Urban's own struggles and hopes as an artist.
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Live PerformancesKeith Urban has performed "Better Life" at numerous live concerts and it has become a fan favourite over the years.
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Other VersionsA live rendition of “Better Life” appears on Urban’s 2007 album “Love, Pain, & the Whole Crazy Thing”.
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Song Impact"Better Life" solidified Keith Urban's status as a leading contemporary country artist, contributing to his wide popularity.
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InspirationsGoing through the lyrics, one can see influences from classic country as well as Urban's own twist, which has helped him create a unique sound and style in the country music scene.
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Production FactsThe song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, a hub for country music and many great artists.
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