Little Big Town - Better Man (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 31 жов 2016
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 13 тис.

  • @victorduboy
    @victorduboy 7 років тому +120

    taylor swift wrote this?

    • @jchall2062
      @jchall2062 7 років тому +26

      yep. lyrics and music. Dear friends with Little Big Town since she was in high school. Loves their harmonies.

    • @mhelmabunga
      @mhelmabunga 7 років тому +7

      victor gonzalez yes

    • @chasideeperry8714
      @chasideeperry8714 7 років тому +4

      victor gonzalez Anyone come here from Snapchat because it said Taylor wrote it? I did 😂

  • @TheMushMe
    @TheMushMe 2 роки тому +4791

    '4 am'
    'in the middle of the night'
    Definitely a taylor-written song

  • @JarredDuffey
    @JarredDuffey 2 роки тому +1035

    My ex wife used to play this song in the background and I never really listened to it.. till I took her on a family trip, to Korea, and then she left me after. This song kept popping up to me and I finally listened to it.. then I have listened to it dozens and dozens of times.. it helped me cry the pain away but also help me be a better man. So now, 4 years later I am a better man but still love this song. So this is to my ex wife. Your prayers were answered but years later.. I'm sorry but bless you and your family now!

    • @silmiksaid
      @silmiksaid Рік тому +36

      its been years since my parents got divorced. they now have a different separate lives and i just wish my dad wouldve realized it the way you did now

    • @aineforest
      @aineforest Рік тому +25

      😭 very thoughtful of you no matter what I'm sure she's happy that you see it now and are becoming better for yourself 💙

    • @froozenflaame5774
      @froozenflaame5774 Рік тому +16

      💔 i discovered this song and i wish i can make my ex bf listen to it, idk i was just praying and wishing him to get over his addiction and be a better person...still wish tho...

    • @chamgsnfd7373
      @chamgsnfd7373 Рік тому +4

      I think my ex-wife used to blast this in the morning to wake me up every day and twicer on Sundays, i don't know what the song is about nor do i care anyway

    • @JarredDuffey
      @JarredDuffey Рік тому +36

      @@chamgsnfd7373 lol well okay could have kept that to yourself.. probably why y'all divorced.. bc you weren't gonna listen.. pron stop listening to this song

  • @raquelmyers4990
    @raquelmyers4990 Місяць тому +23

    I don't care who wrote it. This is like a band aid for my heart ❤️

  • @greezay
    @greezay 4 роки тому +3184

    My marriage ended because I wasn't a "Better Man". This song hits me deep, it makes me cry every time I listen to it.

    • @edwardcagle7277
      @edwardcagle7277 4 роки тому +514

      TOOK A LOT OF COURAGE TO SAY THAT MAN......

    • @greezay
      @greezay 4 роки тому +94

      @@edwardcagle7277 Thank you.

    • @tracymarler8728
      @tracymarler8728 3 роки тому +236

      To many men wouldn't admit to this.. that takes alot 🤗

    • @penelopevelazquez816
      @penelopevelazquez816 3 роки тому +100

      EDWARD CAGLE hubby and I have been there. Spent years upon years just together he made me feel EMPTY. One day we just said what are we doing here?? Are we gonna make this work or not and 15 years later we stronger now than ever.

    • @beachessandfire5598
      @beachessandfire5598 3 роки тому +80

      Real men cry 😢

  • @mullson23
    @mullson23 7 років тому +655

    I found that better man. Everyone deserves someone who hugs and kisses you at night, misses you when you're gone, doesn't have to be flowers and chocolates, but someone who appreciates you. If it starts to not feel right, as much as it hurts, its better to leave before it becomes violent. There will be a better man around the corner.

    • @jchall2062
      @jchall2062 7 років тому +9

      truth.

    • @jaimeemcd
      @jaimeemcd 7 років тому +17

      Lisa Mull I also have a better man. I still can remember the pain of feeling this way. So glad I won't have to go through that again.

    • @kylekampa6721
      @kylekampa6721 7 років тому +10

      Who says that every relationship will turn violent if it doesnt feel right?

    • @carlahandley3513
      @carlahandley3513 7 років тому +3

      Lisa Mull so true

    • @ghostlywhitedirewolf
      @ghostlywhitedirewolf 7 років тому +21

      So true - I broke up with my boyfriend two weeks ago. He had a lot of mental issues when I met him but he was working through them and on the right track. I thought he was it, that we would get married and I was so happy, then two months ago things started to spiral, he was manipulative and angry and aggressive and I left. He's now blaming me for his life de-railing, but he wasn't looking after himself any more and I can't help someone who won't help themselves. He texted me after the breakup saying that he was sorry that he didn't appreciate me when he had me and he wished me the best. This song sums up everything for me right now.

  • @tp5422
    @tp5422 2 роки тому +1010

    “The bravest thing I ever did was run.”
    And in It’s time to go, “sometimes to run is the brave thing.” 🥺🖤
    Love when she puts the same lessons/meanings/feelings in her songs. It hits differently yet reinforces it.🥺🖤

    • @loveone4087
      @loveone4087 2 роки тому +2

      ♾️💟☪️☮️✝️🌹🙏

    • @emilynickleson5086
      @emilynickleson5086 2 роки тому +9

      It's hard to run...but building up that courage.

    • @truckabob
      @truckabob 2 роки тому

      FUT P

    • @kirstieb8025
      @kirstieb8025 Рік тому

      i ran from my mom. she keeps chasing me.

    • @philipsweet581
      @philipsweet581 Рік тому

      Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

  • @angelamarie4137
    @angelamarie4137 2 роки тому +666

    I absolutely love both this and Taylor's version. It's one of the best songs she's ever written. When you think about how young she was when she wrote so many of her hits, it's mind blowing.

    • @philipsweet581
      @philipsweet581 Рік тому +1

      Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

    • @stephfeels555
      @stephfeels555 Рік тому

      @@ummmkay1744 agree 💯

    • @CheriMatia-nr6qw
      @CheriMatia-nr6qw 11 місяців тому +10

      She's an old soul for sure! This song is one of my very favorites. Talent galore is written all over this song!

    • @orlandopocho
      @orlandopocho 8 місяців тому +5

      Literally, the first time I heard this song I said: this seems like a TS song, and I was right! I wonder why she didn't release it herself and gave it to this band. I bet it was a decision from the label who weren't convinced it was suited for her vocals or album. I'm glad she reclaimed it on her version of Red ❤

    • @chelsiepratt3654
      @chelsiepratt3654 5 місяців тому

      She wanted the harmonies of the two women in Big Little Town.

  • @antizzy1958ify
    @antizzy1958ify 7 років тому +4890

    Because,of this song I gained the confidence to break off a 7 year relationship with a verbally abusive alcoholic.
    I did so today because of this song. I listened to it over and over again. until I gained the confidence to break it off.
    Thank you for helping me realize that all I have is my pride.

    • @RLS-bu4bj
      @RLS-bu4bj 6 років тому +81

      antizzy1958ify you have more than that. you have you. and you are worth ir

    • @indrivanilla
      @indrivanilla 6 років тому +69

      antizzy1958ify verbal abuse can break confidence so much. I do hope you made it through..

    • @kimberlycovert3652
      @kimberlycovert3652 6 років тому +1

      indri sasongko b

    • @jodykronk2393
      @jodykronk2393 6 років тому +8

      The Kids Are Alt-Right

    • @rialuana7440
      @rialuana7440 6 років тому +34

      Only you know your limits and worth! You got this! :)

  • @ericalovesyou95
    @ericalovesyou95 4 роки тому +1800

    “I see, the permanent damage you did to me, never again. I just, wish I could forget when it was magic”. Very seldom have lyrics so perfectly captured my true feelings.

    • @aishwaryakhadka2103
      @aishwaryakhadka2103 4 роки тому +49

      Erica H thank taylor

    • @tracynormand2151
      @tracynormand2151 4 роки тому +48

      AMEN! My ex kept asking me what he could do to change my mind, so I sent him this song and told him this was just a small part of my decision to leave. That was 11 years ago and he's still trying to figure out a way to "make it work"..."I'll do anything"...if he'd have been a better man back then, we'd still be together, but I'd never go back to the toxicity, nor will I tolerate being treated the way he treated me!!!

    • @royjones8464
      @royjones8464 4 роки тому +28

      My x-wife sent me this video just out of the blue .It hit me like a ton of bricks making me wish we could go back and have one try at the special love we had we were together 27 years I STILL LOVE YOU DINA

    • @MichelleYangOfficial
      @MichelleYangOfficial 3 роки тому +11

      all thanks to taylor swift :)

    • @valerieandrews5088
      @valerieandrews5088 3 роки тому +2

      Amen! I hear you😢

  • @brandon0627
    @brandon0627 2 роки тому +152

    I was that husband to my wife and sadly this song defines me in every word. She knows how sorry I am for all those terrible years and she forgives me but she's moved on. I wish I could start over and be a better man to her

    • @connordrake5713
      @connordrake5713 Рік тому +1

      If you don't know yet, Taylor Swift has a version of it too.
      She write this song about Jake Gyllenhaal, as most fans speculated.
      But she replaced it with "All Too Well" on which is also has a same vibe with "Better Man" because ATW is about Jake too.

    • @kirstieb8025
      @kirstieb8025 Рік тому +1

      @@connordrake5713 nooooooooooo! this song about ADAM

    • @brandon0627
      @brandon0627 Рік тому +5

      @@AJ-ez4hn Growing up my dad had always talked down about my mom in front of me just the most disrespectful words one could ever imagine and after my failed marriage I swore I would never talk about my wife that way. She was such a wonderful person, wife and mother and I miss her. I know she's moved on and I wish her only the best if she's able to find someone new

    • @brandon0627
      @brandon0627 Рік тому +4

      @@AJ-ez4hn I appreciate you opening up about this because I know it's not easy especially with people you've never met but I understand because that's how my wife is with me, she told me on the phone recently that given the chance to do it again she wouldn't and she forgives me. You have been through a lot and no woman should ever be put in an abusive situation by any man. My wife had told me that it's easier to forgive me because now it's over between us and she doesn't have to go through that again.

    • @brandon0627
      @brandon0627 Рік тому +2

      @@AJ-ez4hn Thank you for you well wishes and I pray you find someone that will bring love and peace to you as well

  • @donnal418
    @donnal418 2 роки тому +46

    I just divorced an alcoholic. When he was sober, he was the sweetest man with the biggest heart. Unfortunately, "sober" was something he didn't do for long. So I had to go.

  • @musicNmyhead2day
    @musicNmyhead2day 7 років тому +691

    Wow, after spending 22 years with an abusive husband and father of my two children, this really hits home I ran from him, running away from my home and everything to escape the abuse that I had grown strong enough to overcome. Now years later, he and I are friends and I miss him, but I am not gonna cross that bridge again, cause like the song says,,, he still needs to be a better man, where I am concerned. I just think there are some bridges once crossed are better left behind. I LOVE THIS.

    • @lavernemeade8141
      @lavernemeade8141 7 років тому +25

      I left mine after 20 some years of physical and mental abuse...i dont miss him at all..i found me a better man!!

    • @jessjak5783
      @jessjak5783 7 років тому +1

      r u single now??

    • @christinehuff1036
      @christinehuff1036 7 років тому +14

      Linda Downs I left my abusive husband after 25 years of marriage. Unfortunately I find it hard to trust men. Still waiting for a better man:((

    • @brybrybrown8469
      @brybrybrown8469 7 років тому +1

      that's horrible

    • @clairstrange4362
      @clairstrange4362 7 років тому +2

      Linda Downs I hope he gets the help he needs. And I'm glad you got away from the abusive situation. People can still get help. It's never too late, but get the help if the abuse gets to the point where death is threatening someone or something like that :)

  • @lucennastryker9093
    @lucennastryker9093 3 роки тому +2804

    Ignoring all of the romantic lyrics and themes in this, this song actually describes pretty well how I feel about my dad. I genuinely wish he was a better man. This song really captures how we can't just turn off our love for people, even when they're so bad for us. I had to move away from my parents before I could begin to heal my relationship with my dad. If you need to do the same with someone, please know that it's not always weakness to walk away. Like the song says, sometimes the bravest thing you can do is run.

  • @starkidsinger23
    @starkidsinger23 2 роки тому +669

    Back to listen to this version after hearing Taylor’s Version. Needed to hear this bridge-it just hits different

    • @therealenriqueparra
      @therealenriqueparra 2 роки тому +6

      SO TRUE.

    • @theosteven3362
      @theosteven3362 2 роки тому +35

      For me, for the second verse i prefer taylor's. For the bridge, yes, it is LBT's

    • @richardmatthew7901
      @richardmatthew7901 2 роки тому +35

      @@theosteven3362 Taylor’s “and it’s always on your terms” just hits different omfg

    • @IWantToMature85
      @IWantToMature85 2 роки тому +18

      Why people always gotta kiss Taylor's version? She added too much to her studio version? This one is better imo especially when Karen and LBT sing it live.

    • @baoduc5251
      @baoduc5251 2 роки тому +36

      @@IWantToMature85 what wrong with you and Taylor again lol 😂 jumping between 2 accounts to trash Taylor for what ?

  • @LauraAdamson-qy5yj
    @LauraAdamson-qy5yj Місяць тому +10

    “The bravest thing I ever did was run.” Love it.

  • @steventx2
    @steventx2 5 років тому +1621

    Every damn time I hear this song it inspires me to be a better man. Inspires me to never ever let my wife down.

    • @backyardgrillmaster2910
      @backyardgrillmaster2910 5 років тому +10

      Don't give up :-0)

    • @richardfiola
      @richardfiola 5 років тому +17

      I wish I could give you a thousand up votes. You are the man Micah speaks of in the Bible. Thank-you for being a shining light.

    • @daniellafrederici5215
      @daniellafrederici5215 4 роки тому +27

      If that is how youre feeling then you are a great husband and she is blessed. I love reading things like this. Keep on loving jer like she is the only girl in the world. God bless

    • @savanna1749
      @savanna1749 4 роки тому +2

      Have a blessed day/night!

    • @lynmarie1786
      @lynmarie1786 4 роки тому +29

      More men need to be like you...

  • @DincheMuskitta
    @DincheMuskitta 7 років тому +256

    i wish Taylor can sing a song like this again, i miss her country era.

    • @SSSS-bg6ce
      @SSSS-bg6ce 7 років тому

      Dinche Muskitta same

    • @orbit-l9046
      @orbit-l9046 7 років тому

      Dinche Muskitta same

    • @daisyk9506
      @daisyk9506 7 років тому +1

      same, i dislike her pop songs

    • @happyd976
      @happyd976 7 років тому

      she was never country. look up Patsy Cline

    • @mcgyver2762
      @mcgyver2762 7 років тому

      Dinche Muskitta yup me too

  • @annettecoombs9842
    @annettecoombs9842 Рік тому +19

    This feels like this song was meant for me. I loved a narcissist for 36 years. Leaving was the hardest thing I've ever done. I wish he was a better man. 💔

    • @thatbadasswoman
      @thatbadasswoman 3 місяці тому

      😢😢😢 I can feel you

    • @CaliJen
      @CaliJen 26 днів тому +1

      14 years… sometimes I wish I’d stayed… just for the security

    • @annettecoombs9842
      @annettecoombs9842 25 днів тому

      @CaliJen security is not everything. Happiness is everything

  • @SteveSmith-lu3lg
    @SteveSmith-lu3lg 2 роки тому +95

    Yes, Taylor did a great job on the song; but you gotta give credit where due all around and I think Little Big Town nailed this one for a Grand Slam! Love it.

    • @p34piper
      @p34piper 3 місяці тому +1

      Credit goes to Taylor for writing it my guy

  • @lizzzglam
    @lizzzglam 3 роки тому +1326

    If you're listening to this after ending a toxic relationship for yourself and kids please know many people care about you and pray for you and your happiness because you deserve to be happy again.💗

    • @Essie_K
      @Essie_K 3 роки тому +5

      Thank you ❤

    • @lynnmarieanderson1744
      @lynnmarieanderson1744 3 роки тому +3

      How sweet!!!! Thank you.

    • @rebeckadavis7367
      @rebeckadavis7367 3 роки тому +5

      i really needed to see this comment, i literally just did this. 😭

    • @SD-pt5iq
      @SD-pt5iq 3 роки тому +1

      Appreciate u

    • @cleareyesfullheart1
      @cleareyesfullheart1 3 роки тому +6

      God Bless from someone still stuck with a man that I need to let go of.

  • @MaddieWilson
    @MaddieWilson 7 років тому +3949

    'I just miss you and I just wish you were a better man'. Beautifully written Taylor

    • @veronicasvibes3200
      @veronicasvibes3200 3 роки тому +24

      Amen 🎼🙏🙏🙏🎼🌠🎙🌠🥁🥁🥁🙌🕊🍃🌷🍃🌷🍃🌷🍃💌🤟💯🕊

    • @yikesyikes1513
      @yikesyikes1513 3 роки тому +163

      She'll go down in music history. One of the most gifted artists, writers, ever.

    • @awkwardlyshypotato6848
      @awkwardlyshypotato6848 3 роки тому +37

      @@yikesyikes1513 FACTS

    • @jamesmathahs4481
      @jamesmathahs4481 3 роки тому +60

      This song hit me really hard in the heart , Because I lost the most amazing women in the world and think about it every day....

    • @_caleb_1801
      @_caleb_1801 3 роки тому +10

      Maddie Wilson I just skipped randomly and read this at the exact time it came on

  • @hellacat
    @hellacat 2 роки тому +77

    This song makes me realize I'm better now. I used to cry to this song. Now I realize I never had "sweet" time, there were never magic moments or anything else. I imagined who he was....and I'm so glad I found a man who IS a "better man".❤

  • @stevesthoughts
    @stevesthoughts 2 роки тому +319

    I love both versions of this song. I love the raspier vocals in this one

    • @jessicalove9225
      @jessicalove9225 2 роки тому

      I swea ony love life

    • @johnspinelli9396
      @johnspinelli9396 Рік тому +4

      I think this is a lot better than Taylor's

    • @stevesthoughts
      @stevesthoughts Рік тому +7

      @@johnspinelli9396 yea im always gonna gravitate towards this one. i stream both all the time tho. one of the best country songs ever imo.

    • @jeffclarke
      @jeffclarke Рік тому +1

      What about the original pearl jam version lol

    • @alakega
      @alakega Рік тому +1

      @@johnspinelli9396 fair, i prefer Taylor’s :)

  • @jessmiller8630
    @jessmiller8630 7 років тому +507

    If only all song writers got this much credit...

    • @AmenArshad
      @AmenArshad 7 років тому +8

      Jess Miller this is actually Taylor Swift's song,she wrote it. I came from the news of Taylor swift

    • @AmenArshad
      @AmenArshad 7 років тому +4

      Bleachella Swift Taylor Swift's song tho

    • @jessmiller8630
      @jessmiller8630 7 років тому +38

      Amen ツ What I mean is a lot of artists sing songs that were written by other people and they never get this kind of attention. It's normally just the singer people care about.

    • @charlottechung1694
      @charlottechung1694 7 років тому +38

      What? Max Martin gets a shit ton of recognition for writing songs. But I agree that other song writiers should get as much credit.

    • @goldilox3147
      @goldilox3147 7 років тому +2

      he's a private person but you must not know his hit lists if you are a swiftly it dates back towards the 80s have you heard of ace of base or robyn?? just curious

  • @keraboydable
    @keraboydable 7 років тому +249

    Don't settle for someone you wouldn't consider your best friend, if he makes you cry and could care less about your tears.... your right he thinks you'll stay forever....your nothing to him but a warm night....move on, it's just not the guy for you...every one deserves to be loved ♡

    • @cathyjones1496
      @cathyjones1496 6 років тому +1

      I love your songs and I am a very big fan of your songs and I have been trying to get a chance to get a chance to see you soon little big town

    • @fatimavalmorida5719
      @fatimavalmorida5719 6 років тому +3

      this comment had me in tears

    • @lynnmarieanderson1744
      @lynnmarieanderson1744 6 років тому +3

      You're absolutely right. I will say though, it can be really hard to let go. I'm always telling myself, just let that person walk, don't be begging some dipshit to come back. And then later on, I'm like, I really do miss SOME things about him, and now I'm really alone, and even the most independent person out there does NOT like to be alone all the time!!! No one is really an island.

    • @sylviatolbert9195
      @sylviatolbert9195 6 років тому +1

      Kera Boyd no truer words has been spoken.

    • @rhiannonnicks715
      @rhiannonnicks715 6 років тому

      Kera Boyd hi Kera...u are Soo right..I luv this song..it reminds me of my relationship with my ex...

  • @dzuanasesugh9357
    @dzuanasesugh9357 9 місяців тому +31

    They always create hits that touches soul...
    The lyrics hurts more when you relate to it😢

    • @janrutland6062
      @janrutland6062 9 місяців тому +1

      Isn’t that the truth? I hung around for far too long for my husband to change (37 years), we lost our house, due to his gambling. I left , we divorced, and he passed away 1 1/2 years later. Doing great by myself!

    • @MichaelsLifeEveryday
      @MichaelsLifeEveryday 8 місяців тому +10

      Taylor Swift actually wrote this song!

  • @websboo
    @websboo 7 місяців тому +20

    This music video is gorgeous in every way, from the lyrics and singing to the cinematography. I love the contrast between past and present, the way it feels like history is repeating itself as we get an insight of her dad's mind. The details are also so clever; the cup on the sink along with the dirty dishes later dripping coffee, the watch on the table being on her dad's wrist, the wedding ring left alone and the different shots of each character running across the field, hesitantly looking behind like they know they have to leave but it tears them apart to do so. Brilliant, I wish I'd seen this sooner!

  • @tiagoadulis
    @tiagoadulis 7 років тому +131

    Taylor is a truly amazing songwriter

    • @jaynalina78
      @jaynalina78 7 років тому +7

      Tiago Adulis hell yeah she is

  • @juniperflowers6089
    @juniperflowers6089 7 років тому +357

    I wish my first husband could hear these words and know that "if he was a better man" we would still be together. You can't take a good woman for granted. You cannot talk down the person who you are married to as a dog and think they will stay with you. Mental abuse is as bad as physical abuse.

    • @lynnmarieanderson1744
      @lynnmarieanderson1744 6 років тому +1

      Juniper Flowers I totally agree with you! Who really wants to be around someone who is constantly nasty, rude, and mean, and never has a nice thing to say to you??? They deserve to BE alone!!!!

    • @krystalnemitz1608
      @krystalnemitz1608 6 років тому

      Juniper Flowers nzniajjajsmsjus.sjsaokskakoksoikakakkalaokx.

    • @krystalnemitz1608
      @krystalnemitz1608 6 років тому

      Juniper Flowers hz ziznjajznjkzklslsn

    • @tinapoole1034
      @tinapoole1034 6 років тому +1

      Juniper Flowers amen

    • @2126Eliza
      @2126Eliza 6 років тому +6

      That's the downside of being the good woman. You will be taken for granted until you learn to walk away at the first sign of disrespect.

  • @markchieng9501
    @markchieng9501 Рік тому +9

    One of the best lines, "You know you had to do it, I KNOW."
    When they're not a better man/woman make em feel "Boy you never thought of run." too .

  • @cheese9027
    @cheese9027 2 роки тому +18

    How old was Taylor when she wrote this?! GOD! This is such a beautiful and sad song. I believe it was the right move for her to have LBT record it back then and for her to record this song now rather than when she was younger because her voice suits the song now, so much!!

    • @iKazed
      @iKazed 2 роки тому

      21 or 22. She wrote it in 2011 or 2012 and was written for Red. ua-cam.com/video/PReSQYTFvcs/v-deo.html

  • @jamesfloyd1788
    @jamesfloyd1788 7 років тому +256

    Tough being 73 and realizing this song could be about you.

    • @Autumn_Forest_
      @Autumn_Forest_ 7 років тому +40

      Worse would be never realizing it, if it's true.

    • @ramie0909
      @ramie0909 6 років тому +18

      awe that broke my heart....

    • @TheMPH75
      @TheMPH75 6 років тому +7

      Awe, I frowned reading that.

    • @LittleDogsOnThePrarie
      @LittleDogsOnThePrarie 6 років тому +18

      James Floyd I imagine so. How very brave of you to say so. I know it is soul crushing to realize you have destroyed everything you ever wanted & loved. We truly are our own worst ememy. At least you can possibly make amends, if not, you can at least ask God to forgive you & hopefully forgive yourself. ~blessings~

    • @Just_a_girl_in_the_world
      @Just_a_girl_in_the_world 6 років тому +9

      We are human and we make mistakes. The lesson is in learning from the mistakes. Forgive yourself and love yourself for who you have become and be grateful for the lessons. There is always time to turn the ship around 😊

  • @janicesturm9853
    @janicesturm9853 4 роки тому +1200

    Taylor is a Genius when it comes to song writing. She has a way of making you feel that the song was wrote especially for you. I have given the same man more times than I care to admit. 45 yrs 4 sons and 8 grandkids and I literally, physically, mentally and emotionally CAN NOT TAKE ANOTHER DAY. Which truly sucks because I know he could be a better man. He was great in the beginning but all the cheating and lying changed him into someone I don't even know anymore 💔🖤

    • @kimberlykoester8703
      @kimberlykoester8703 3 роки тому +26

      I'm so sorry you are dealing with this!...My dad is the same way...cheated on my mom, then the next one, and so on. He has at least 5 kids from different women. It's in their DNA and I honestly think they don't have the ability to change! They just leave a selfish path of pain and heartache in their wake! 😭

    • @conniemartin6724
      @conniemartin6724 3 роки тому +4

      Little Big Town took this song to a depth that Taylor never could. Yes she is a talented song writer, but I don't classify her as a genius.

    • @deborahchapman7284
      @deborahchapman7284 3 роки тому +6

      Wow You have been married alot longer but 13ys of cheating and lies no trust or communication , when I know he was and could be a better man again just not with me. Beautiful song

    • @boballep1381
      @boballep1381 3 роки тому +16

      Connie Martin ???

    • @nancylovett2399
      @nancylovett2399 3 роки тому +6

      Janice, so sorry. Glad I've gotten out (for the second time) after only 14 years. He isn't gonna be that better man for me. I gotta move on. This song makes me cry though. I pray we find happiness with better men!

  • @rochellemcnally1383
    @rochellemcnally1383 Рік тому +12

    Sometimes people get it all..while not appreciating the love they receive...then there are those who gives it all and wish for the love they give out... but it never comes..

  • @franko161
    @franko161 Рік тому +10

    Imagine how toxic can be a relationship that someone needs to run. I hope I never have to pass for something like this again. The most horrible feeling is to feel unhappy with the person that you love. You always hope that things will get better but at some point you just lose your faith 😕

  • @sorayakharid3909
    @sorayakharid3909 7 років тому +1274

    Gosh listening to this makes me miss taylor's country music!

    • @LYLIEist
      @LYLIEist 7 років тому +2

      Preeeeach 👏🏽

    • @sorayakharid3909
      @sorayakharid3909 7 років тому +1

      OutOfThisWorld1013 same! 😍

    • @sorayakharid3909
      @sorayakharid3909 7 років тому +12

      Happy D then please explain all the country awards she won.

    • @nguyenhoangson4159
      @nguyenhoangson4159 7 років тому

      She was country pop

    • @sorayakharid3909
      @sorayakharid3909 7 років тому +2

      Master Of Games it's still country. Unlike what Happy D said that she was never country.

  • @anjeu67
    @anjeu67 7 років тому +2437

    You know it was written by Taylor when the time is either 2AM or 4AM. Also middle of the night or midnight.

    • @IMadIMD
      @IMadIMD 7 років тому +19

      Anj Choi SO TRUE

    • @jorgemata3350
      @jorgemata3350 7 років тому +5

      Anj Choi hahaha true

    • @jbreezy4732
      @jbreezy4732 7 років тому +2

      Erin Olson durp isnt a word child

    • @aijantolubaeva5510
      @aijantolubaeva5510 7 років тому +12

      Erin Olson No, that song isn't writed on 2010. It's all rumors, isn't real. You should know the information %100 and then write that. It's about Calvin

    • @MsRobertova
      @MsRobertova 7 років тому +39

      Or 1.58

  • @krisko3231987
    @krisko3231987 2 роки тому +19

    This song hits so close to home. I ended a 4 year relationship with a man that I planned to marry and start a family with. I discovered 2-1/2 years into the relationship that he is an addict and had been abusing opioids for many years. His addiction got worse and he turned emotionally and mentally abusive. If you have experience with what meth and heroin can do to a person, then you may understand what I'm talking about. It was a very bad situation and I had to make the tough decision to end the relationship 5 months ago. I'm constantly haunted by the "what if's". I wish he had gotten the help he needed when there was still hope to have the future we wanted together. I wish he had been a better man, not just for me, but for himself and his family.

    • @susanoneil9825
      @susanoneil9825 7 місяців тому

      Mine just ended after 17 years of marriage. This song is me. I've listened to it on repeat for 3 hours now. Just trying to make it through. Drugs changes people into someone you never knew.

  • @annazilar8932
    @annazilar8932 2 роки тому +5

    I took my sweet baby boy and ran. For our safety. Years later in 2021 this song makes a beautiful impact on me and reminds me to be strong in my current situation in the middle of a divorce. Anyone who is out there watching this and going through domestic abuse, run. It will be okay, and you are not alone 💙

    • @evelares7128
      @evelares7128 Рік тому

      Thank you ❤️ I took my 4 yr old daughter and ran.

  • @AngiG2010
    @AngiG2010 7 років тому +137

    Being in a verbal abusive this song resonates with what I had gone through. Had he been a better man. We could of been together. Instead I had to run. He was able to move on with his life but I stay stuck with scars and self doubt about myself. If only you had been a man and treated me right and didn't talk down to me.

    • @jchall2062
      @jchall2062 7 років тому +1

      Big Hug!

    • @caitlinrobinson1802
      @caitlinrobinson1802 7 років тому +1

      Angi G Support for you. All the way.

    • @AngiG2010
      @AngiG2010 7 років тому +3

      It's been a journey finding myself again. Many tears of come and gone. Relapse in drinking. Your support means so much thank you!

    • @peggyscott3361
      @peggyscott3361 7 років тому +1

      Angi G I'm going through that now. I've dealt with it for 16 years and I'm tired of putting my kids and myself through it. I'm like you I'm running from it. I can't do it anymore.

    • @AngiG2010
      @AngiG2010 7 років тому +1

      Peggy Scott run and as far as you can and speak out about what you went through. Understand it's not your fault and you are better off for yourself and your kids! Hugs from Minnesota! I pray for a smooth transition

  • @jasonosteen5271
    @jasonosteen5271 7 років тому +251

    as a man, this song just cut me to the soul..... I know that I could have been a better man and I also live with the fact but I still love someone I can never be with her again because I wasn't a better man

    • @billymorrison1271
      @billymorrison1271 7 років тому +7

      Jason Osteen Mee too and God I've loved her 2 decades

    • @bradybeeson
      @bradybeeson 7 років тому +18

      You are a better man for seeing that now.

    • @kristinameulebroeck6336
      @kristinameulebroeck6336 7 років тому +13

      Jason Osteen not too many men would admit that.

    • @lovekeepsrollingtrucking7826
      @lovekeepsrollingtrucking7826 7 років тому +1

      Jason Osteen I feel you on that brother when I heard this song I couldn't help but break down and thank about what might have been if I was better. This song and whiskey and you by chris stapleton.

    • @caseykeen6808
      @caseykeen6808 7 років тому +2

      Jason Osteen I still love the love of my life and also know I could never be with him again but the man I'm with now is taking his place... I will always love him no matter what has happened.

  • @reinaobinque7685
    @reinaobinque7685 2 роки тому +20

    I can't believe 4 years after the released of this song, I'll get to hear it again (Taylor's version), 4 months after my ex boyfriend broke up with me out of the blue. WE ALL DESERVE THE RIGHT KIND OF LOVE. WE ARE WORTHY.

  • @daphnewilson7966
    @daphnewilson7966 Рік тому +3

    It's the "We might still be in love" line that kills me. It was so wonderful, being in love. Then suddenly you have to defend yourself against the most out-of-the-blue attack/disrespect. And then it happens again....

  • @deeandetson3880
    @deeandetson3880 3 роки тому +573

    This hits home. The bravest thing I ever did was RUN. TERRIFIED. No man has the right to shatter your soul. And it will never leave me.

    • @chellefell1331
      @chellefell1331 2 роки тому +18

      yes....
      I can be having a great day, and feeling good about myself, then I hear the voice in my head repeating the things he said to me....

    • @ladychloeie
      @ladychloeie 2 роки тому +11

      I ran away too and very scared.and not to quote the song but it was the bravest thing I have ever done.

    • @MsBadJedi
      @MsBadJedi 2 роки тому +4

      Feel this way too deep

    • @debbielivengood7550
      @debbielivengood7550 Рік тому +1

      Me too dear me too!

    • @karenvaughn8364
      @karenvaughn8364 Рік тому

      I know! Same! You are so right!

  • @musicNmyhead2day
    @musicNmyhead2day 7 років тому +183

    No one deserves to be abused. For all those ladies or men out there who are in a bad relationship, LEAVE ASAP.. I know its hard,, even after 14 years I still wish my husband would have grown up and treated me with the same respect I gave him. Its scary, its hard, its emotionally hard but there are better partners out there. Bless all of you who are dealing with difficult or abusive relationships.

    • @lynnmarieanderson1744
      @lynnmarieanderson1744 6 років тому +4

      Alina Tate Good luck to you too, I know how hard it can be to leave even when you know it's the right thing to do.

    • @lisarene3132
      @lisarene3132 6 років тому +4

      Perfectly said. My ex is an alcoholic.

    • @cherylhardy8519
      @cherylhardy8519 6 років тому +1

      Alina Tate I was in the same boat as you I had to get out of my relationship because he almost killed me with a big big big knife and it was in front of me

    • @karenpenley5466
      @karenpenley5466 6 років тому +2

      Alina Tate because they never change at all.... they always say that they will put it never happens...

    • @susanbaltzley7454
      @susanbaltzley7454 6 років тому +1

      Brad Paisley old rugged cross

  • @rodrigopolizeli
    @rodrigopolizeli 2 роки тому +8

    I just can't believe we're finally having the taylor's version of this anthem soon ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @savannahforsten5548
    @savannahforsten5548 7 років тому +122

    I'm currently going through the hardest thing I've ever gone through. My boyfriend and love of 3years cheated on me many times and i had to leave, and I am very much struggling. It's been weeks since and today is the first day I've even listened to music. This song explains exactly what I am going through. I gave him everything you could give to someone and he proved not to be a good man. I am so thankful to have heard this song. I am doing this all on my own and this song really helped me remember what I deserve. Some days are easier than others but I'm thankful God played this song for me today.

    • @corinnecampbell2147
      @corinnecampbell2147 7 років тому +15

      I went through the same thing that you did, stay strong girl! trust me it will be worth it, I finally found my better man.

    • @charyse1361
      @charyse1361 7 років тому +2

      Savannah Forsten you can do it Savannah. I went through a tough time and always thought "I'm never gonna see the other side of this pain". But you do, and it happens day by day. I know you'll be better off without him. Just breathe.

    • @samw5803
      @samw5803 7 років тому +2

      Savannah Forsten Sarah Evans has a song called "A little bit stronger." This song is amazing and sure to help if music is what helps you get through the tough times. I know it has helped me in the past...good luck to you!

    • @kcdk719
      @kcdk719 7 років тому +2

      im sorry

    • @_tonya_
      @_tonya_ 7 років тому +1

      I hope things are getting better for you daily. I am currently going thru the same thing, probably why we are all listening to this song. I finally got the strength to leave him but it's a struggle and never seems to get better.

  • @JazzaTorres
    @JazzaTorres 2 роки тому +2070

    I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR TAYLOR’S VERSION OF BETTER MAN 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧

    • @jmag2794
      @jmag2794 2 роки тому +6

      Samedt😅😢😭

    • @lbflittlebutterfly4846
      @lbflittlebutterfly4846 2 роки тому +14

      She sang it long time ago?

    • @JazzaTorres
      @JazzaTorres 2 роки тому +45

      @@lbflittlebutterfly4846 it is included in her Red Re-record Album this November 19 🥺🤍

    • @JazzaTorres
      @JazzaTorres 2 роки тому +9

      @@jmag2794 is your heart readyyyy?? 🤧🤧

    • @mateusfaria_
      @mateusfaria_ 2 роки тому +17

      I’m actually gonna pass out, I can’t-

  • @gabriellealessandra8181
    @gabriellealessandra8181 2 роки тому +181

    Reading through the comments and seeing what this song has meant to people is so great. Just a shame that an album written by the same woman (Taylor Swift) largely about the same life experience has gotten absolutely shat on by the GP over the years because 'she needs to get over it and stop bashing her exes and making money off them, she's crazy'. If Little Big Town had recorded Red in 2012, would those people have more readily accepted it? because it wouldn't have been presented by a 'too-emotional' 21/22 year old? anyways just my thoughts. I absolutely adore this song.

    • @zia0576
      @zia0576 2 роки тому +31

      Yeah, they just like to hate her, because its Her.
      Everyone who writes songs, poems or any kind of art is always derived from the artist's POV and experiences, that's what makes it beautiful cause it's not meaningless and generic.

    • @aineforest
      @aineforest Рік тому +1

      💯 💙

    • @rosanaconta3416
      @rosanaconta3416 3 місяці тому

      @@zia0576 Taylor, who leaves the impossible-to-crack clues in her liner notes for each song by capitalizing a variety of letters that spell out the subjects in a very essential way: “TAY” for a song about ex-boyfriend Taylor Lautner; “SAG” for the Gyllenhaal one (as in Swift And Gyllenhaal, or that they’re both Sagittarius. I don’t know).
      Like a good passive-aggressive, Taylor never owns up to this behavior. In that Vanity Fair profile, she repeats her vow to never kiss and tell, but then refers the journalist to an anonymous friend who does have permission to tell. And tell she does: About Taylor’s romance with Harry Styles from One Direction, about Jonas, about Lautner. Like a next-generation digital-age retaliator, Taylor has found a way to tell her story without telling it herself. First her friend tells Vanity Fair, now Vanity Fair tells us like it’s news. Now it’s not just rumor; it’s from an actual news source. Don’t look at me, she says. I didn’t say anything. And, well, she’s kind of not lying. Kind of.
      When The New York Times asked her about her relationship with Joe Jonas, the answer was: “He’s not in my life anymore, and I have absolutely nothing to say about or to him.” Except that song she wrote about him, of course. Oh, and her song “Better Than Revenge,” which was aimed at Camilla Belle, the actress who ostensibly “stole” Jonas away (sample lyric: “She’s an actress, whoa; She’s better known for the things that she does on the mattress, whoa”).
      But Taylor maintains that she’s innocent, having told The Times, “I can say things I wouldn’t say in real life. I couldn’t put the sentence together the way I could put the song together.” It’s not that she didn’t want to say this to your face, John. It’s just that she couldn’t

  • @historyraven99
    @historyraven99 2 роки тому +16

    A gem by Taylor's' pen, beautifully performed by Little Big Town.

  • @PrettyAsAPeach96
    @PrettyAsAPeach96 7 років тому +101

    It's amazing because you can hear the Taylor style in the song, but I'm soooooo glad LBT are the ones singing it

  • @adamdashawn
    @adamdashawn 5 років тому +666

    “I’m hanging on every careless word
    Hoping it might turn sweet again
    Like it was in the beginning”.......I felt that 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️💔

    • @tiffanysmith4819
      @tiffanysmith4819 5 років тому +5

      I have too,a couple times

    • @theronash7269
      @theronash7269 5 років тому +16

      "And your jealousy, I can hear you talking down to me, you always push my love away, like I'm some kind of loaded gun."
      A lot of people have felt that.

    • @sabhyata2655
      @sabhyata2655 5 років тому +11

      Well duh, Taylor's lyrics are meaningful that can touch ur heart.

    • @ANNA-sd5ys
      @ANNA-sd5ys 5 років тому +1

      It wont don't waste your life like me hoping against hope.

    • @mikewright9221
      @mikewright9221 5 років тому +1

      Jesia

  • @migueltoledo4404
    @migueltoledo4404 2 роки тому +68

    The pairing of great songwriting and a great band. This is so great.

  • @anniehatchett6644
    @anniehatchett6644 Рік тому +27

    I hate to say that this song is my anthem but somehow it makes me feel better thanks LBT for singing the crap out of it and Taylor for writing it❤

    • @manisha57
      @manisha57 Рік тому +3

      Greetings from Chicago south side, The beautiful thing is that we can create our future. Here's wishing and praying that for all of us.

    • @philipsweet581
      @philipsweet581 Рік тому

      Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

  • @1bebe
    @1bebe 3 роки тому +489

    “You would’ve been the one if you were a better man” ... achingly and beautifully written Taylor 💕

    • @vicmen216
      @vicmen216 2 роки тому +24

      "and it would've been fun if you would've been the one"

  • @ElliotEdwards
    @ElliotEdwards 3 роки тому +746

    This is one of Taylor’s best songs. You can’t convince me otherwise.

    • @jaidenipper5288
      @jaidenipper5288 2 роки тому +7

      100%

    • @xandersw3212
      @xandersw3212 2 роки тому +18

      And you'll be able to hear it once RED tv comes out

    • @Ashley92090
      @Ashley92090 2 роки тому +5

      What do you think now that All too Well 10 min version is out 😂🥲

    • @TheMallyjoe
      @TheMallyjoe 2 роки тому +1

      Why didn’t she make it first

    • @iKazed
      @iKazed 2 роки тому +12

      @@TheMallyjoe Not every song she writes can make the album. Why it was cut from Red we'll never know, it fit the theme of Red perfectly, but unfortunately it didn't make it.

  • @amybarrett7300
    @amybarrett7300 2 роки тому +10

    This song describes the end of my 27 year marriage perfectly. He was the one, until he let his true personality out for the last 3 years.

  • @JennyMulhenny
    @JennyMulhenny 2 роки тому +2

    This song hurts. But because I took my son and ran, he grew up to be the better man his father can never be.

  • @zoeterry13
    @zoeterry13 7 років тому +1881

    I can completely hear Taylor in this.. reminds me of the old days and her old writing style 😭

    • @zoeterry13
      @zoeterry13 7 років тому +2

      arianna frances yes!! ;D

    • @mathiasrosier660
      @mathiasrosier660 7 років тому +58

      I don't know, Forever and Always was barely country and Enchanted wasn't country at all. When it comes to Taylor Swift and country, it's a bit of her second album but really just her first album.
      Her old writing style was a lot more immature. There was a lot of potential, but her first albums do not compare to 1989 in any way. They just don't. Sophistication, sonical factor and cohesivity, maturity, writing, enjoyability and etc. She became much better as time goes on

    • @sorayakharid3909
      @sorayakharid3909 7 років тому +10

      Mathias Rosier you put my thoughts in words! 🙌🏻

    • @christianquinonez2559
      @christianquinonez2559 7 років тому

      .

    • @lechen7411
      @lechen7411 7 років тому +18

      Zoe Terry omg yeees i agree. little big town makes this song sound good but i just imagine Taylor singing it and it's like her older songs. 😢😍

  • @mjelaine
    @mjelaine 7 років тому +602

    Anyone else fall in love with this song before they knew Tay Swift wrote it?

  • @jcstanley27
    @jcstanley27 2 роки тому +8

    Heard this song in recover and acted on it, became the best man I could and now I have 2 beautiful children, and an amazing wife to show for it 🤙🤙

    • @user-ml4ps5cq3v
      @user-ml4ps5cq3v 2 роки тому

      Taylor Swift words does wonders, good for you.

  • @xxleahxx3612
    @xxleahxx3612 2 роки тому +7

    I didn't need you to be a better man. I needed you to know that you were an AMAZING man.. worthy of all of the love a human can give. I took you for you and everything that came with you although I couldn't handle the ONE thing. It's moot as you'd tell me. I know it's not a coincidence that so many people say they saw/see/feel/felt/knew/know we were/are soulmates. Now you're gone and I have to live in unexplainable raw pain and emptiness without you while I do my best raising our kids to honor everything about you, carry your legacy with pride while they hold the key to the true you and let the world know that you were the best man. So, until we're together for eternity ; Remember always... all of my love forever and watch over us. I know you aren't going anywhere anytime soon and you're very much around several of us. We, I love you ❤️

  • @ashleyhautalamusic
    @ashleyhautalamusic 7 років тому +1980

    You can really tell Taylor wrote this. The lyrics and melody are just so her. Especially the "4am" part lol. Swifties know what I'm talking about.

  • @jasonesmero5255
    @jasonesmero5255 5 років тому +3256

    If Taylor Swift released this song as her own. People wont be appreciating the songwriting here. It would just probably end up in a Gossip Article about who the song is for. I’m glad she chose Little Big Town so that this song would actually live to it’s potential.

  • @aihsokin
    @aihsokin 2 роки тому +8

    I am 23 years old, single, not yet married but I really love this song. Not just because I am a super fan of Taylor and LBT but because this song just brings you strong emotion. It's well-written, and anyone can really appreciate this masterpiece.

    • @johnspinelli9396
      @johnspinelli9396 Рік тому

      Be a fan of little big town. There awesome to see in concert

  • @lisadavis5110
    @lisadavis5110 2 роки тому +12

    This song touched me from the get. I didn’t know my worth, and I had been praying for it to be shown to me and accept it. I found self love, and then met my life partner. I hear this song now after that reflection and I feel gratitude. This speaks to me. Love yourself 💞

    • @santiagoeric736
      @santiagoeric736 Рік тому

      Edie's is a very talented singer and she has this magical voice and lyrics that I love ❤, his songs will never be forgotten, How long have you been listening to Edie's songs?

    • @defaultdacat
      @defaultdacat Рік тому

      I still dont know my self worth 🥺

  • @charlesgarrett4747
    @charlesgarrett4747 7 років тому +135

    Little Big Town has paid their dues. year after year at "The Country Music Awards," I would see them nominated and not win. Finally here, in 2016, they were recognized as Country Group of the Year and I know deep in my heart that they should have been recognized many times earlier.

    • @donnaeasty1816
      @donnaeasty1816 7 років тому

      I see this song winning them a Grammy next year. Would be great to see them rewarded. They are fantastic.

    • @justcutiecats2733
      @justcutiecats2733 7 років тому

      What do you mean? They had won vocal group of the year at cma since 2012.

    • @charlesgarrett4747
      @charlesgarrett4747 7 років тому +1

      Donna, the truth of the matter is that in my opinion,one does not have to be so "politically correct" in their statements about specifics. Sure, they may have been recognized in 2012 as Maz Max said and I apologize to him for my error. But I strongly feel that this "Incredible Band," has been overlooked so many times that they could have been honored and it would literally bother me because I didn't understand why? I feel your support and greatly appreciate the fact that there is another person or maybe many who can vouch for the Way we feel about them. I just became baffled at the fact of the nominations, stating their worth to the "Country Music" industry but never really allowing them to be a winner in any award category, (possibly my error Maz Max.) It makes me feel better knowing I was wrong but I just remember what I remember and that does not see them being recognized for their "Full Potential," as a true "Country Music Band." I do hope you are right Donna because this song deserved recognition as so many others have. The difference being that this song sounds "Country," when today, most "Country " songs do not. Please don't get me wrong. I like the direction that Keith Urban and many others have taken Country Music. In speaking of Keith Urban, he is another who has not been recognized for his full potential. Peace to 'You" Donna!

    • @justcutiecats2733
      @justcutiecats2733 7 років тому +2

      Charles Garrett Yeah, I agree with you. They had been around in the music industry, but they didn't get much recognition even when they won a Grammy for Pontoon, Not many people know them before Girl Crush.

    • @charlesgarrett4747
      @charlesgarrett4747 7 років тому +1

      Maz Max is right. All those years to go unrecognized by many in the industry and finally recognized for "The Country Music Force" that they really are. Thanks to those who took notice this and hopefully for many years to come!

  • @olympian00
    @olympian00 7 років тому +628

    Yo guys, stop relating this to Calvin Harris. One of the things that makes Taylor such an amazing songwriter is the fact that when she writes, she can be very personal yet make the song so that it's not just her experience, it's everybody's. This song can be about a boyfriend someone lost, or a father who walked out, or a son who lets his family down. Not everything Taylor does is about Calvin. It's extremely misogynistic to think that way.

    • @donnaeasty1816
      @donnaeasty1816 7 років тому +5

      So true this song is about everyone and anything.

    • @chrissycox7166
      @chrissycox7166 7 років тому +1

      agree!

    • @joyowens7177
      @joyowens7177 7 років тому +3

      olympian00 It's not misogynistic to think it's about someone she wrote. about. I don't you know what misogyny is. Calvin know it's about him and his friends already reacted negatively to the song on SM and CH posted robot girl again. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure it out.

    • @jaychi1729
      @jaychi1729 7 років тому +4

      also she wrote this song in 2010 apparently.

    • @thinkclearmedia2050
      @thinkclearmedia2050 7 років тому

      #Aaron Lewis samantha again...clever's sick😠 @riaris chan

  • @barbaramorton5276
    @barbaramorton5276 Рік тому +5

    Sometimes,no matter how much you love someone, for your own sanity and survival you have to walk away. It can hurt like hell but you’ll get over that eventually. What you might never get over, if you stay, is the mental, emotional and sometimes the physical damage.

  • @heydeanie
    @heydeanie Рік тому +3

    That second verse... Thirteen years I've wasted on someone who literally just yelled at me "if you are unhappy, why should I Change?! Why can't u just be happy?!"
    And there u have it ...I can be, just not here...

  • @mustbeinwantofawife
    @mustbeinwantofawife 6 років тому +95

    Deserved a Grammy

  • @simplesim17
    @simplesim17 7 років тому +311

    Taylor wrote amazing lyrics, LBT's vocal and musical composition is absolutely magical. Win win for both!

    • @christianquinonez2559
      @christianquinonez2559 7 років тому

      .

    • @minxymoo2325
      @minxymoo2325 7 років тому

      Simran M It's not even about Calvin.

    • @sophchattertonmusic
      @sophchattertonmusic 7 років тому +1

      Erin Olson where did you get that she'd written it in 2010?

    • @stephaniepearce1737
      @stephaniepearce1737 7 років тому

      Minxy Moo yes it is

    • @t-swizzle1391
      @t-swizzle1391 7 років тому +7

      Simran M The song is amazing for sure. However, Taylor Swift wrote/composed the song, not just the lyrics. Taylor sent the finished song to Little Big Town for them to have a listen and decide if they wanted to cut it or not. People do not understand that Taylor is quite the musician as well and is often mistaken as being the type of artist that only contributes the odd lyric here and there. If that were the case Taylor Swift would be spelled C-A-R-R-I-E U-N-D-E-R-W-O-O-D!!!

  • @anxious-alien
    @anxious-alien Рік тому +9

    My first time hearing this song. Never heard something like this that talks about the hurt and the need to leave, but at the same time also acknowledges the love. It's validating. He was horrible to me but I still miss and love him, despite it all. It's one thing to be left with the scars, but to be left with the love as well... it's a whole different pain

    • @susanoneil9825
      @susanoneil9825 7 місяців тому +1

      Yes nothing burns deeper than the scars and love.

  • @jeanniegiles8694
    @jeanniegiles8694 Рік тому +3

    My husband of 31 yrs left me and our 3 kids in the middle of the night 5 yrs ago and I’m stil heartbroken and shattered our son who has Down syndrome and can’t understand why his dad won’t come home ! But I blame myself as I have bipolar maybe he cldnt handle it but it still kills

  • @firedjinndragon
    @firedjinndragon 4 роки тому +197

    Taylor's writing in this is masterful, such an incredible song

  • @jonnyfendi2003
    @jonnyfendi2003 6 років тому +643

    The fact that Taylor wrote this as the only credited songwriter to this song makes you wonder what else she has in her arsenal in regards to unreleased tracks that might also make it to light one day.

    • @bawin384
      @bawin384 5 років тому +31

      OMG u predicted Babe - Sugarland

    • @tanisayahya6776
      @tanisayahya6776 5 років тому

      @@bawin384 totally

    • @MrWhoevr
      @MrWhoevr 5 років тому +12

      Taylor wrote a great song and Little Big Town was the perfect band to record it. Awesome.

    • @Lex-jj7hb
      @Lex-jj7hb 5 років тому +16

      And also, she has had about 150 unreleased songs leaked that were written mostly in her pre-debut album and Fearless days. So, there must be a ton that hasn't leaked.

    • @joseantonioduartejr7732
      @joseantonioduartejr7732 5 років тому +4

      It would be amazing that she would create an album with all of those songs

  • @notenough1484
    @notenough1484 Рік тому +3

    Two years alone................ I told him
    He was the better to me... now he seems lost to me.....
    I am hoping that he found exactly what he needed. He will not say................

  • @brd3790
    @brd3790 8 місяців тому +8

    The vocals on this song are so beautiful. This is one of my top ten songs of all time.

  • @shashanksalve
    @shashanksalve 3 роки тому +403

    In case everyone has forgotten 'Better Man' and 'Babe' are the OGs From The Vault. #justsaying

    • @vincentr6242
      @vincentr6242 3 роки тому +67

      imagine she puts those on red taylors version omg

    • @maia1313
      @maia1313 3 роки тому +19

      And this is what you came for in 1989

    • @awkwardlyshypotato6848
      @awkwardlyshypotato6848 2 роки тому +16

      @@vincentr6242 OMG well RED TV will be coming on November 19th...

    • @theosison638
      @theosison638 2 роки тому +3

      @@awkwardlyshypotato6848 i wish this song was included

    • @Elle-rf8um
      @Elle-rf8um 2 роки тому +17

      @@vincentr6242 IT WILL BE ON THE RED ALBUM TAYLOR’S VERSION 😭😭😭

  • @johnmack7086
    @johnmack7086 3 роки тому +258

    This song cuts so much deeper when you realize that, at 42 years old, you could have been a better man when you were 25. I'm sorry to the mother of my first child.
    I meant for our lives to be better and instead I ended up being like my father.

    • @meggzilla009
      @meggzilla009 2 роки тому +30

      Realizing this and reflecting on it does make you a better man. You got this.

    • @djscottymaxx
      @djscottymaxx Рік тому +4

      Just know that the man isnt always 100% the problem, there are some pretty messed up women out there too bro. Im currently in a 20 yr relationship that has been ending for over a year now. I cheated 9 years ago, was the dumbest thing I could of ever done to her. She came back to me then and a year later we finally got married, 11 years after Im 46 now and pretty much gonna be single with 3 kids and a mortgage. We used to be the couple everyone wanted to be, now we are the couple everyone tries to stay away from. Not sure where or how everything went to shit a year ago ie started fighting all the time, yeah I dunno, it just sucks when you had everything you ever needed and throw it away for someone else you thought was better. Sad that after all these years and too late I wanna grow up🙄. Know you're not alone bud, and not all of us guys are bad, it takes longer for some of us to realize the roads we been taking aren't the right ones. Things do get better, thats what I keep telling myself its not the end of the world. After all you put yourself in the situation, you can get yourself out of it. God never gives you a challenge you cannot get out of. Keep going you'll be happy again and the sun will shine on you another day my friend✌️💯

    • @le_th_
      @le_th_ Рік тому

      I hope you realize what this cost your CHILD, and how it has affected him to this day and sullies all of his romantic relationships. He'll end up being like YOU.

    • @deannaloper1643
      @deannaloper1643 Рік тому +1

      I almost cried when I saw your comment. I wonder if my children's father ever thinks that. Or if he never will. I just can't tell with him but either way it's heart wrenching not only that I had to run from him but take my children with me too and he never came for us. He moved on to the next love of his life a week later. Probably sooner then that. I still wake up reaching out to touch him and think about him constantly and it's been a long time now. I can't even be with a better man because my heart is stuck with him. I don't want a better man I want him to be a better man but at the same time , as bad as I wish we could go back , I can't. I can't do that after seeing him "love " another woman and her child when he neglected me and ours for so long. I'm sure he does have regrets but even so he made his choice. I love him but that chapter ended and now I just don't have the courage to turn the next page. I'm just stuck

    • @stephfeels555
      @stephfeels555 Рік тому +1

      I applaud the honest men in these comments.

  • @jen_memeow867
    @jen_memeow867 3 місяці тому +2

    This song hits so hard. Taylor is such an incredible writer!!
    It blew my mind when I found out she wrote it. But I can definitely hear her in this! ❤❤

  • @roo116
    @roo116 2 роки тому +9

    I’m gonna cry once Taylor releases her version of this song off of the Red TV album

  • @patandvondapoole7750
    @patandvondapoole7750 6 років тому +327

    Taylor is absolutely amazing. She wrote a gorgeous song. Little Big Town is absolutely amazing. I cannot imagine any other version of this song. I loved it before I knew Taylor wrote it. Big Town bonus.

    • @therealenriqueparra
      @therealenriqueparra 5 років тому

      Patandvonda Poole Me too, I already liked this song before.

    • @ashleyking5981
      @ashleyking5981 5 років тому

      ❤💑❤😭😭😭.....👊❤💪

    • @joseangelnunezcova8655
      @joseangelnunezcova8655 2 роки тому +3

      Well.. Taylor just did her own version 2 weeks ago. Did you like it?

  • @1695kitkat
    @1695kitkat 7 років тому +150

    This song deserves way more than 9 million views. It's a masterpiece.

    • @jchall2062
      @jchall2062 7 років тому +5

      AGREED! Looks like it might make it to 10 million in 2 months. This needs more promo. Know people who never listen to country but when I insisted, they were blown away.

    • @gerardogennarelli7177
      @gerardogennarelli7177 7 років тому +2

      ciao

    • @carlahandley3513
      @carlahandley3513 7 років тому +1

      1695kitkat OK right know there are 21,053,826 so a month ago 9 million present 21,053,826

    • @cloutxcutter
      @cloutxcutter 7 років тому +3

      1695kitkat well it's a Taylor swift song. Everyone keeps saying. So I don't think it'll get more views than what it has. Idk.

    • @chaytorrist3651
      @chaytorrist3651 7 років тому +1

      😢😢😢

  • @kelleyfein4687
    @kelleyfein4687 2 роки тому +4

    So broken-hearted at how much this touches my soul right now 💔sending love to all of the broken hearts out there .

  • @jens2739
    @jens2739 Рік тому +7

    Putting aside the relationship part and think of it more in the aspect of a absent parent- I think that's why I like this song it just makes me think of my dad and I wish he was more involved and was a better man. When I was a child he never hugged me told me he loved me and it really affected me as I became an adult looking for that in a man I had a lot of learning and growing up to do in my 20s because of it ..... so when I listen to the song it's not because I'm in a relationship it just reminds me of myDad

  • @user-ju1re1rr5n
    @user-ju1re1rr5n 7 років тому +524

    i need this in Taylor's voice so bad

    • @jorgemata3350
      @jorgemata3350 7 років тому +1

      •It's Еvα Sωift• me 2
      But if she give away this song that means she isnt going back to country music never again :/

    • @louisefrancismendoza7398
      @louisefrancismendoza7398 7 років тому +11

      +jorge mata She can sing it in an acoustic version for her next live concert, just like what she did for "This Is What You Came For" with her vocals and a piano☺

    • @user-ju1re1rr5n
      @user-ju1re1rr5n 7 років тому

      Louise Francis Mendoza I wishhh

    • @dxxu
      @dxxu 7 років тому

      Louise Francis Mendoza link please?

    • @louisefrancismendoza7398
      @louisefrancismendoza7398 7 років тому

      +dxxu Link for TIWYCF? You can search it on UA-cam, but the vids that are posted are kinda snippets (only 1 minute)
      If for "Better Man", as I said she might perform it on her next live concert appearance tho.

  • @rhettbutler5039
    @rhettbutler5039 7 років тому +282

    Yes Taylor did a great job writing the song but you people are just overlooking these amazing vocals by my favorite band ever their talent is undeniable! Karen Fairchild is a ANGEL and she Kimberly, Jimi and Philip KILLED this track and Video!! Please it's fine to be happy that Taylor wrote it but show them some respect as well!

    • @DhruvRao
      @DhruvRao 7 років тому +15

      Rhett Butler Good point! The lyrics are very reminiscent of Fearless-Speak Now. But the harmonies for the song were perfected by the band. I mean, Tay even said she thought of Little Big Town when she wrote it. I can completely understand why, especially during the chorus...

    • @geetraldinha
      @geetraldinha 7 років тому +4

      Rhett Butler IKR! I like Taylor as well, especially her country songs.. but give credit to this group also please 😐 They also do well for this song.

    • @racheljamrose1783
      @racheljamrose1783 7 років тому +4

      I 100% AGREE!!! As a HUGE Little Big Town fan, thank you so much for saying this!!!!!!!!!

    • @1DomingosSilva
      @1DomingosSilva 7 років тому +6

      Yes,Taylor Swift wrote it,but she wanted to give it to Little big Town because she must have thought that they would do a better job than she would do with it,i also write songs and lyrics,they are always special...Little big town is an amazing group.They admit publicly that Karen Fairchild is their leader,that is so rare and beautiful.

    • @samanthahagopian4871
      @samanthahagopian4871 7 років тому +6

      I'm a Taylor fan and I agree :)

  • @christopherruthart7792
    @christopherruthart7792 2 роки тому +2

    This song reminds me of my own personal struggles and managing my marriage, that I could not manage. Thank God for Jesus saving me, and creating in me a clean heart that loves Him and wants to honor Him and my wife. Thank you Lord for my new heart you have given me that is capable of loving others as You have loved us.

    • @susanoneil9825
      @susanoneil9825 7 місяців тому +1

      I wish God's love would have changed my husband's heart. I don't even know him anymore. Glad for you and your wife.

    • @christopherruthart7792
      @christopherruthart7792 7 місяців тому

      @@susanoneil9825 I will be sure to pray for you and your husband. God can save anyone and He can change anyone’s heart. The kings hearts are like channels of water in the hand of the Lord, He turns them however He wishes. Proverbs 21:1

    • @susanoneil9825
      @susanoneil9825 7 місяців тому

      @@christopherruthart7792 I met him at church. Married 17 years. He left third time for another woman. This one 20 years younger than him and now pregnant. My daughter was suicidal and can't handle the stress of wondering when he'll leave again but I pray for him to return to God every day. My daughter deserves to have peace in what's left of her childhood.

  • @michaelgrimm2388
    @michaelgrimm2388 2 роки тому +6

    Being alone is hard, being alone by the mistakes you made is intolerable. I'm destroyed inside sadly and this song hits me hard.

  • @Sasha9994akaBookiee
    @Sasha9994akaBookiee 2 роки тому +471

    Listening to this while going through a divorce. Been together since we were kids, 14 years old. Now 23, with a daughter… and the bravest thing I did was run… it’s not easy. I’m heartbroken, “.. a man who could change his mind in any given minute”.. to be honest. I can quote every word in this song. Couldn’t relate to something better

    • @Bella-ht5jb9he3z
      @Bella-ht5jb9he3z 2 роки тому +13

      Same . I am sorry you are going through this. I promise it gets better one day at a time. Married for 30 years. And he found someone else. He wanted to try but I couldn’t do it because it was the 2nd time.
      This song says everything I wish I could say to him.

    • @cathylinfor9537
      @cathylinfor9537 2 роки тому +4

      Same here ❣✌

    • @navydiver6083
      @navydiver6083 2 роки тому +7

      Sorry, Be brave and do right for yourself! Please do not give up on Love!

    • @heatherreyes2058
      @heatherreyes2058 2 роки тому +6

      I’m sorry you’re hurting. I promise it gets better ❤️

    • @lcim6958
      @lcim6958 2 роки тому +4

      It's called a narcissist

  • @137rtekke7
    @137rtekke7 7 років тому +2068

    This song sounds like something from Speak Now. I'm so glad she's still writing country songs and writing music by herself, this gives me hope for TS6 to be similar to Speak Now.

    • @gizemcelik5751
      @gizemcelik5751 7 років тому +18

      137rtekke She wrote it years ago. Speak Now Times.

    • @nahi1991
      @nahi1991 7 років тому +20

      gizem gizem no she didn't

    • @justcutiecats2733
      @justcutiecats2733 7 років тому +16

      Yeah, I believe she wrote this five years ago, I can feel Speak Now vibes.

    • @mytearicochet
      @mytearicochet 7 років тому +40

      i feel it more like red just bc it's sounds like an all too well 2 haha i'm crying next album will be so emotional heartbreaking and happy too i feel it, i'm not ready

    • @amsaric
      @amsaric 7 років тому +25

      137rtekke the more I think about it, I think it was written soon after Speak Now was released, but for Red. It just never made the cut because it was too much like Speak Now and she wanted a different sound for Red.

  • @lauraschaum5375
    @lauraschaum5375 2 роки тому +12

    This song got me through the worst break up of my life. Thank you LBT!

    • @philipsweet581
      @philipsweet581 Рік тому

      Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.

  • @CE6AGJB
    @CE6AGJB 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm still married. He admits his wrongs but the pain cuts so deep. Some things you just can't take back but I wish he could just like I know he would in a heartbeat. Still here praying for this pain to stop for both of us 🙏

  • @kimfrye1801
    @kimfrye1801 7 років тому +84

    This song has become my theme song these days! Leaving an abusive relationship after 17 years. It does not mean I dont love him amd dont miss him sooo much. But it does mean it had to be done!!

    • @iliano.3039
      @iliano.3039 6 років тому

      Ki
      20 years......

    • @DSmith-rd3ws
      @DSmith-rd3ws 6 років тому +2

      Kim Frye I feel for you & glad you had the strength i do not have yet.i'm 51 yrs old & hes all i've ever known & the sick part is i cannot even handle the thought of him having sex with someone else. it literally eats at my core like a disease. its horrible.

    • @karenpenley5466
      @karenpenley5466 6 років тому

      Kim Frye I now you feel....

    • @candygrantham5476
      @candygrantham5476 6 років тому +4

      Kim Frye stand strong I was in a abusive marriage for 13 years and finally just left and I meet my bestfreind

    • @2126Eliza
      @2126Eliza 6 років тому

      Good for you. You're brave.

  • @nancymcdonald8299
    @nancymcdonald8299 4 роки тому +361

    I had a great husband, he was my soulmate . Drugs and alcohol took over. His choice totally destroyed our marriage. It took years before I could run. It has made me a better woman. Awesome song !

    • @kaynew4683
      @kaynew4683 4 роки тому +2

      I am so sorry you lost love this way. I hope you have found life again after

    • @emilykuhrt2934
      @emilykuhrt2934 4 роки тому

      Temeràrios

    • @emilykuhrt2934
      @emilykuhrt2934 4 роки тому

      Ok

    • @scotleoqueen704
      @scotleoqueen704 4 роки тому +4

      Nancy McDonald I'm going thru what you did right now, can't see a way clear it's so painful, hope you're recovering from the heartbreak

    • @nancymcdonald8299
      @nancymcdonald8299 4 роки тому +6

      @@scotleoqueen704 I finally realized I couldn't save/change him. Instead I literally had to save myself. So I did. Seven months later he died. Liver, kidneys and heart failed because of years of drinking. It's been 2 years. I'm adjusting to my new life. Strength,determination and the grace of God brought me this far.

  • @andreachrapliwy2148
    @andreachrapliwy2148 10 місяців тому +1

    I listened to this song so many times becoming a single a mom… leaving an abusive relationship saving myself and my baby. What an absolute mind fuck. My baby will be 14 this month and we have been on our own in this for 10 full years. God is good ❤

  • @anncarletonk-5musicteacher377
    @anncarletonk-5musicteacher377 Рік тому +2

    My first husband and the father of my children had been living across the country and practically out of touch with us. I had divorced him years ago due to his drinking pot and pills addictions and behavior. He called me recently and insisted i listen to this song and that it was his way of saying he was sorry. A few days later he passed away from poor health.

  • @k2r75
    @k2r75 7 років тому +85

    I am recovering from loving a Narcissist Man and this song sings true to my heart!! Thanks for the healing and knowing that I'm not alone! Its so sad when you can see the best in them but I really needed to see the best in me. Then when I did, all I saw was the fake him he was projecting!! Thanks Little Big Town and Taylor Swift!! Hats off!!

    • @oliverdeltoro8984
      @oliverdeltoro8984 7 років тому +3

    • @alir.9894
      @alir.9894 7 років тому +3

      My father was a psychological Narcissist. Oh the hell that he put me and my family through! You're lucky he's gone!

    • @jchall2062
      @jchall2062 7 років тому +7

      When a song writer successfully captures an emotion, it becomes universal . How satisfying , even thrilling it must be when some one expresses how relevant your song is to their life.

    • @millieyantis8993
      @millieyantis8993 7 років тому +6

      You have stated it very well. I've been there too. You're glad when you're out of a bad situation, but still missing the good parts of the relationship. Some times you just have to run.

    • @natalyledesma2497
      @natalyledesma2497 7 років тому +1

      Millie Yantis