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This song is about telling someone you won’t change who you are entirely for them, but that you can always make yourself better instead.
[Verse 1]
Excuse the mess, I didn’t see you from behind
I caught a glimpse, but the reflection’s only mine
It’s almost like I’m paralyzed, and locked outside myself
What I don’t need is to concede, because I won’t be someone else
[Pre-Chorus]
I am not perfect
I don’t claim to be
If that’s what you wanted
Well then I’m so sorry
[Chorus]
How about a better version of, the way that I am
How about a better version that, makes me understand
How about a better version of, the way that I am
The way I look, the way I speak, how about a better version of me
[Verse 2]
Excuse the wall, I put it up from time to time
A silver shade, and the design is all mine
It’s just a maze that everyday, I seem to be stuck in
It never seems to fade away, but I pray for the day it ends
[Pre-Chorus]
I am not perfect
I don’t claim to be
If that’s what you wanted
Well then I’m so sorry
[Chorus]
How about a better version of, the way that I am
How about a better version that, makes me understand
How about a better version of, the way that I am
The way I look, the way I speak, how about a better version of me
[Bridge]
Show me my vital signs until I’m realigned
Show me my vital signs until I’m realigned
Show me my vital signs until I’m realigned
Show me my vital signs until I’m realigned
How about a better version of me
How about a better version of me
How about a better version of me
How about a better version...
[Chorus]
How about a better version of, the way that I am
How about a better version that, makes me understand
How about a better version of, the way that I am
The way I look, the way I speak, how about a better version of me
[Chorus]
How about a better version of, the way that I am
How about a better version that, makes me understand
How about a better version of, the way that I am
The way I look, the way I speak, how about a better version
Better Version was written by Brent Smith & Bob Marlette & Brad Stewart.
Better Version was produced by Bob Marlette.
Shinedown released Better Version on Tue May 27 2003.