Get Better
Get Better

Frank Turner - Get Better Lyrics

Singer/Songwriter
Aug 7, 2015
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Get Better Lyrics

I got me a shovel
And I'm digging a ditch
And I'm going to fight for this four square feet of land like a mean old son of a bitch
I got me a future
I'm not stuck on the past
I got no new tricks, yeah I'm up on bricks but me
I'm a machine and I was built to last

I'm trying to get better because I haven't been my best
She took a plain black marker, started writing on my chest
She drew a line across the middle of my broken heart
And said, come on now, let's fix this mess
We could get better
Because we're not dead yet

They threw me a whirlwind
And I spat back the sea
I took a battering but I've got thicker skin and the best people
I know looking out for me
So I'm taking the high road
My engines running high and fine
May I always see the road rising up to meet me
And my enemies defeated in the mirror behind

I'm trying to get better because I haven't been my best
She took a plain black marker, started writing on my chest
She drew a line across the middle of my broken heart,
And said: "Come on now, let's fix this mess"
We could get better
Because we're not dead yet

It's just a knot in the small of your back
You could work it out with your fingers
It's just a tune that got stuck in your head
You could work it out with your fingers
It's just some numbers tangled up in your sums
You could work it out with your fingers
It's just a simple braille mission from the person you miss
A reminder you could always be
A little bit better than this

So try and get better and don't ever accept less
Take a plain black marker and write this on your chest
Draw a line underneath all of this unhappiness
Come on now, let's fix this mess
We could get better
Because we're not dead yet
We could get better
Because we're not dead yet

Writer(s): FRANK TURNER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired Frank Turner to write 'Get Better'?

    'Get Better' was inspired by Frank Turner's reflections on overcoming hardships and striving for improvement. He mentioned that the song conveys the general message of his sixth album, which is about pulling yourself up after a tough year and not surrendering.

  2. Which album features the song 'Get Better'?

    'Get Better' is featured on Frank Turner's sixth studio album, which continues the theme of resilience and optimism despite life's challenges.

  3. Who are The Sleeping Souls mentioned in relation to Frank Turner?

    The Sleeping Souls are Frank Turner's backing band, consisting of Ben Lloyd (guitar, mandolin), Tarrant Anderson (bass), Matt Nasir (piano, mandolin), and Callum Green (drums). They accompany him both in the studio and during live performances.

  4. What musical influences does Frank Turner cite?

    Frank Turner cites a variety of musical influences including The Weakerthans, Bruce Springsteen, Black Flag, NOFX, Descendents, Counting Crows, Nirvana, and Johnny Cash. These influences can be seen in his blend of punk and folk styles.

  5. Has Frank Turner faced any personal challenges that influenced his music?

    Yes, Frank Turner has openly discussed his struggles with anxiety and substance misuse. His experiences with mental health difficulties have influenced his songwriting themes around resilience and self-improvement.

  6. Did 'Get Better' achieve any notable chart success?

    'Get Better' itself did not achieve specific chart success independently; however, it contributes to the overall impact of its parent album. Turner's ninth studio album 'FTHC', released later in 2022, reached number 1 in the UK albums chart.

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