Better Man was written by Eddie Vedder while he was still in high school. It tells the story of a woman stuck in an abusive relationship but unable to leave her partner because she believes she cant find anyone better. Vedder was inspired by his mothers experiences.
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Introduction:
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Waiting, watching the clock, it's 4 o'clock, it's got to stop
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Tell him, take no more she practices her speech
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As he opens the door she rolls over
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Pretends to sleep as he looks her over
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She lies and says she's in love with him
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Can't find a better man
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She dreams in color she dreams in red
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Can't find a better man
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Can't find a better man
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Can't find a better man Oh
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Talking to herself there's no one else who needs to know
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She tell herself Oh
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Memories, back when she was smoothened strong and waited for