Lyrics Better Man

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.

 Waiting, watching the clock, it's 4 o'clock, it's got to stop
Tell him, take no more she practices her speech
As he opens the door she rolls over
Pretends to sleep as he looks her over

She lies and says she's in love with him
Can't find a better man
She dreams in color she dreams in red
Can't find a better man
Can't find a better man
Can't find a better man Oh


Talking to herself there's no one else who needs to know
She tell herself Oh
Memories, back when she was smoothened strong and waited for
The world to come along
Swears she knew it now she swears he's gone

She lies and says she's in love with him
Can't find a better man
She dreams in color she dreams in red
Can't find a better man
She lies and says she still loves him
Can't find a better man
She dreams in color she dreams in red
Can't find a better man
Can't find a better man
Can't find a better man

She loved him yeah
She don't want to leave this way
She feeds him yeah
That's why she'll be back again
Can't find a better man
Can't find a better man
Can't find a better man
Can't find a better man