Better Man - Little Big Town (*emotional* cover) by Genavieve

A lot of you asked for the full song, so here it is! I hope you all enjoy it, and again, thank you so much for all the support! God gave me my voice so I want Him to have all the glory!
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[@missdellem6245]

I know I’m probably better off on my own Than lovin' a man who didn’t know What he had when he had it And I see the permanent damage you did to me Never again, I just wish I could forget when it was magic I wish it wasn’t four am, standing in the mirror Saying to myself, you know you had to do it I know The bravest thing I ever did was run Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man A better man I know I’m probably better off all alone Than needing a man who could change his mind at any given minute And it’s always on your terms I’m hanging on every careless word Hoping it might turn sweet again Like it was in the beginning But your jealousy, I can hear it now You’re talking down to me like I’ll always be around You push my love away like it’s some kind of loaded gun Boy, you never thought I’d run Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man A better man Better man I hold onto this pride because these days it’s all I have And I gave you my best and we both know you can’t say that You can’t say that I wish you were a better man I wonder what we would’ve become If you were a better man We might still be in love If you were a better man You would’ve been the one If you were a better man Yeah, yeah Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you and I just wish you were a better man We might still be in love, if you were a better man Better man

[@rezahamidah3267]

Miss Dellem thanks!

[@jeffroze5955]

Beautiul.

[@mcbrock71]

Forget The Voice -- How is it possible that a label hasn't already signed you? What an amazing voice! I'm ready to pre-order your first album now!

[@joshlaplana1320]

I agree with you, maybe God has other plans for her. Yeah I would have thought Christian labels would have already lined up to give her a chance. She has covered different singing styles but I personally like the clarity and wholesomeness of her voice. She would stand out in the Christian music industry if they showcase her versatility.

[@missybowling5865]

I'm from Michigan. I first saw You sing this on facebook. This song really hit home for me. Five years ago I packed up my kids and I and left their Dad after eleven years. It was difficult but needed to happen no matter how much I thought I loved him. You have an amazing voice. You will do great things!

[@megolyvia]

Sounds like you are on the road to doing great things too! Good for you. God's not done with you or your kiddos.

[@jenniferboyd2318]

YOU PUT YOUR KIDS IN A PACKAGE?! Jk

[@claytonreiter4905]

❤️🙏🏼

[@karinaemrich9327]

so sad. also reminds me of my own father.

[@lilliancronister8465]

I am so sorry

[@linac3392]

Just discovered your channel... Damn girl. You got me.

[@adlerauge001]

I could really feel the pain, Gen, you are so amazing. I love you as a solo artist and in Haven Avenue as well!

[@katring61224]

Lyrics: I know I'm probably better off on my own Than lovin' a man who didn't know What he had when he had it And I see the permanent damage you did to me Never again, I just wish I could forget when it was magic I wish it wasn't four am, standing in the mirror Saying to myself, you know you had to do it I know The bravest thing I ever did was run Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man A better man I know I'm probably better off all alone Than needing a man who could change his mind at any given minute And it's always on your terms I'm hanging on every careless word Hoping it might turn sweet again Like it was in the beginning But your jealousy, I can hear it now You're talking down to me like I'll always be around You push my love away like it's some kind of loaded gun Boy, you never thought I'd run Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man A better man Better man I hold onto this pride because these days it's all I have And I gave you my best and we both know you can't say that You can't say that I wish you were a better man I wonder what we would've become If you were a better man We might still be in love If you were a better man You would've been the one If you were a better man Yeah, yeah Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you and I just wish you were a better man We might still be in love, if you were a better man Better man

[@amymolina9520]

so beautiful thanks Genavieve

[@Essie_K]

I love your voice 😊 Suits this song very well!

[@daviddeeley8820]

holy, i never knew she existed. her voice is lovely and she's pretty too. you got yourself a new subscriber girl

[@meghanedwards723]

You have a beautiful voice. You sound amazing and I think what makes you so great, is the passion you sing with. You feel every word you sing and you sing it will emotion. Your voice holds every note like you lived each word. Amazing. Please never stop singing with that much passion

[@BrunoDeSaoVicente]

I gotta say i love your covers! I have worked with many international artists like Madonna, Prince, Fergie, as a celebrity costume designer, before i really blossomed my Faith, seen a lot of "stardom" in questionable people, and seen people treated as nobodies yet exuding talent and glow. A world of decadence and injustice, yet God has always placed beacons of light to guide us through the darkness of the world. You my dear are abundant in the Light of the Lord! Praise Jesus! I can see His Glory in you!

[@cmarsh355]

Damn Girl, You nailed that!! Outstanding performance. Looking forward to seeing you on The Voice, you're definitely good enough!

[@abigailhauser8315]

This has to be my favorite cover ever. Even though my phone glitched. I have watched this over and over again for 7 months...and my phone just sent me an alert saying "Genavieve Linkowski just uploaded a video". And it was this one.

[@Sferreira8702]

Love it!!! You are gonna make it on the Voice girl!!

[@Hannah-ts3tw]

American Idol, actually. 😉

[@daisyk]

Can someone tell me why she doesn't have millions of subs? She's so good!!❤️

[@jamie_faith]

It was so beautiful

[@aydenleann3591]

This is exactly how I'm feeling. Feeling all the feels...

[@MatthewvMayo]

Little Big Town is one of my favorite music groups ever and I think you did this one better. That's huge.

[@StarstruckDreaming]

I'm also from Michigan, and my sister was the one who showed me the video of you in the thrift store. You are so incredibly talented, and you stay so humble

[@Heather89Anne]

I got the goosebumps listening to this.....beautiful!!

[@autumngiannette5338]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! your a true talent & I love you 7 your voice so much look out The Voice Genevieve is coming for you! Please keep singing your really AMAZING love you

[@katemavridou9153]

The best cover...

[@patrickdickey48]

Absolutely blew me away your high pitch sounds so pure and beautiful you blew me away.

[@bellcorp11]

Genavieve, my wife and I first heard you on your audition for American Idol, 2020. Since then we have followed your story of music, faith, family, and heartbreak as much as we could. We wanted to say thank you, for helping us to renew our faith in Jesus Christ and our love of music. We have spent hours listening to you and your family sing and tell us your story.

[@dugfreshh93]

Just listened to this on Facebook and tears were nearly dropping. Seriously inspired by you following your passion and giving God glory. Been following you since the Snacpchat Voice contest and when I saw your clip from the thrift store, I decided to get a guitar and start learning. I've got all this passion in me to sing and make music so I'm starting with the guitar and the piano is next. can't wait for more from You! Will pray for you and your family! LOVE your dad and mom! (our dads sang together at Lakecrest forever ago lol)

[@patrickdickey48]

Your sound is from the soul and you can feel it so much absolutely beautiful job.

[@dhlarkin6494]

Aw Gen. 😭💛😭💛😭 heartbreaking, heart wrenching, for those presently in this kind of relationship! Get out! God cares so much more about individual hearts than institutions.

[@pameladoyle912]

🤩🤩🤩🤩 THAT WAS A ROCKIN PERFORMANCE. 👍👍👍👍🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@alejandrosalva3074]

So beautiful

[@hayleydog830]

Brought tears to my eyes ❤️

[@jessiechen7912]

This song is amazing, I'm so glad u chose to sing this song I cried too. This song explains what I'm going through right now

[@kylepresson8603]

First I would like to say sorry for your loss of your sister I just lost my mother six months today and I love to hear you sing you have a beautiful singing voice keep your head up and do your best every day and your so sweet and beautiful

[@stevedsouza6447]

I want to say only one word to describe this beautiful cover and that is 'PERFECT'.God bless you and fulfill all your dreams.

[@zachariahbobby1344]

Genavieve I thought u were awesome on American Idol, can't wait to hear ur testimony . Hope u become a great artist.

[@MultiMia2001]

I felt every word you sang.

[@iloveslime7149]

Every morning I listen to this song

[@corystarnes9737]

I am a bodyguard from Clarkston MI. When you become famous you will need my services keep it up you are awesome

[@rebeccadear1265]

You are honestly my favorite singer

[@crazymofos9435]

This.

[@Amsims]

I know I’m probably better off on my own Than lovin' a man who didn’t know What he had when he had it And I see the permanent damage you did to me Never again, I just wish I could forget when it was magic I wish it wasn’t 4am, standing in the mirror Saying to myself, you know you had to do it I know the bravest thing I ever did was run [Chorus] Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man A better man [Verse 2] I know I’m probably better off all alone Than needing a man who could change his mind At any given minute And it’s always on your terms I’m hanging on every careless word Hoping it might turn sweet again Like it was in the beginning But your jealousy, I can hear it now You’re talking down to me like I’ll always be around You push my love away like it’s some kind of loaded gun Boy, you never thought I’d run [Chorus] Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man A better man Better man [Bridge] I hold onto this pride because these days it’s all I have And I gave you my best and we both know you can’t say that You can’t say that I wish you were a better man I wonder what we would’ve become If you were a better man We might still be in love If you were a better man You would’ve been the one If you were a better man Yeah, yeah [Chorus] Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again But I just miss you, and I just wish you were a better man And I know why we had to say goodbye Like the back of my hand And I just miss you and I just wish you were a better man A better man Better man [Outro] We might still be in love, if you were a better man Better man

[@momwifey08]

i never watch The Voice but if you end up there, which I can guarantee with a voice like that you will. i will be watching and voting the entire time and I can't wait to see you win, which America would be crazy to not pick you! Goosebumps girl! Phenomenal job!! ❤

[@rachelcarey6336]

She'll be on this season of American Idol :)

[@Jasmine-od9pd]

this might be one of my favourite covers ive come across ive never heard of this song before but i clicked on the video and now i have listened to the cover about 5 times in a row THIS COVER IS AMAZING you have a BEAUTIFUL VOICE

[@jkujat75]

Wow.... absolutely beautiful.

[@cmcnamara6774]

Absolutely beautifully done.

[@alexxxxxxia]

I've never had heard this song and i'm crying like a child

[@LL-oz5zo]

Man this is perfect. Your voice... everything. Just perfect

[@sonamtobgay8777]

i am really touched. thanks for the song

[@Niksniksniksx10162]

Fell in love just with 1 milisecond of hearing your voice , keep going!

[@smilemore808]

I'm not gonna lie haha your going to be famous pretty soon!

[@evey350]

This is sooo much better than the original really associate with these lyrics very emotional. Will keep a lookout hopefully for yr album..beautiful voice well done

[@breetomlinson5904]

Most heartfelt version i've seen. Beautiful.

[@nataliefisher8019]

Omg 😮 your voice is pure!!!! I love every single song!!! Stay true to your roots and best of luck on AI!!!

[@2731crazy1]

My god !! How amazing is this cover !! I've literally been following you since you first started doing covers and you have grown so much as a person and a singer. You're voice is truly amazing and you know how emotionally connect to a song which makes it even more that special !! Always follow your dream , and most importantly God !!

[@lourdesdealejandro1149]

I never usually like covers but this one really got me. I really love this.

[@lisaforkmann216]

This is such a very good cover!! I really love your voice and you are bringing up the emotion wow!!!! I´m having goosbumps!!

[@kristieharris5882]

Absolutely breath taking! you are going places with a gift like that. Never give up on your dreams.

[@kelsiepopa6875]

Truly an amazing voice 🙌 👏 😍 you have a voice of an angel 😇 ❤ 💗 and you need to make a whole album so I can listen to you every single day.... I can feel every single word that you sing.. honestly my favourite singer from now till forever ❤

[@skyalemar1070]

Why am I just finding you. You need to be heard, you are so amazing

[@emmalewis1877]

slay girl!! your voice is AMAZINGGGGG

[@lilliancronister8465]

You have a better voice than little big town aka one of my favorites. I always got sad over the song but this made me cry. Reminds me of my father

[@nadasaue913]

Hi girl love all your songs your doing great at all your songs keep it up you have a great life ahead you hugs God bless you and your path

[@earthandwater7750]

Unbelievable voice, I can feel you singing with ALL the emotions. 💗 God definitely has big plans for you. God bless your journey there! 😇🙏🏻

[@sophianluna6406]

Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful. End beautiful girl. Love.♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Luke-ft5ow]

you are one of the best I have ever heard for real

[@brokenhearts.6621]

this made me cry bc i miss my mom nd her voice is beautiful❤❤

[@vibhamenon2734]

This is literally the most beautiful thing I’ve ever listened to. I’m honestly not even not even joking, I wish this was on Apple Music haha, I LOVE THIS! Ur so talented, and idk how I just discovered you ❤️

[@mandawagler795]

I literally sobbing, this is so beautiful.

[@tatic.6658]

I can't even believe you are real!! You are so amazing and this is one of your best covers! Better than the original to be honest. You are beautiful, strong, and kind. Please don't listen to anyone who says anything different.

[@wisdomofthefield]

Thank you for singing this song in your beautiful way... I've been craving to sing it emotionally and with longer runs than the original and you captured it perfectly for what I was craving ♡

[@ThugMuffinification]

Oh, my heart 😢 you capture the emotions so perfectly. You put me in tears and you're incredible. YOU.ARE.AMAZING. thank you for creating this

[@tlars8569]

Awesome job Genevieve! I can always tell the legitimate KZbin singers by paging down there video thumbnails and looking for high video counts with modest outfits (you qualify as a legitimate singer). Your a beautiful girl but your views are because of your great voice! Keep it up.

[@amberleanne08]

You were just short of bringing me to tears. Well done, beautiful cover.

[@10.aayushisharma5]

you killed it girl....your voice is awesome❤️😭😭😭😭you literally made me remember someone about whom i should not even think about...loved your song

[@meggypou361]

You are awesome I love your voice. I'm listening to fall asleep and that means a lot only really good voices can do that!!!!! Thank you keep up the good work

[@romanessence6388]

WOW. Again. And this song, omg, it hits home with me. Unfortunately. Okay... another song I prefer only listening by you. Excellent job managing your gift.. that voice and how you play it.. your instrument. Just excellent 👌🏼👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼

[@JumpingCap771]

Tears all over me. Precious, emotional voice. Thanks for these wonderful minutes of my life

[@samanthamessina7113]

Just seen you live a few months ago and you were AMAZING of course, but this will always be my favorite cover of yours. You nail the emotion of this song perfectly.

[@priscillaCasiano]

Im so obsessed with this cover! 😍😍 pleaseee do “my heart can’t tel you no” I think your voice would suite the song PERFECTLY

[@kadeeroberts6289]

This put tears in my eyes. Not much singers can. You are amazing!!

[@smilemore808]

Amazing vocals, keep singing, your really amazing and your voice sounds beautiful with the piano!

[@erikajane1725]

almost 1k. You deserve. Your voice is so powerful I cry sometimes 😅

[@saintm1680]

Wow I love you choice in covers but not as much as I love your singing. Thanks for using your gift to move that which is most important, our hearts. You are our gift from heaven.

[@reinamaer]

Wow!!!!!!!! All I can say is your voice is amazing!!!!!!!! This is the first time I heard this song and you will go far!!!!!!!! I was bummed that you were eliminated from American Idol!!!!!!!! You definitely have a powerful voice!!!!!!!!

[@jameslinkowski8554]

you really brought the emotion of the song to my heart. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cobyt501st]

I just found this yesterday and have been looping your cover all 8 hours of my desk job this morning! Fantastic cover. Your emotions definitely came out.

[@kevincrispien4570]

I wish I had been at the thrift store to see you perform this. Even though you may have felt it wasn't the best performance I love it and now you have 200,000 subscribers that think you are awesome like I do. And just think you have even more fans than that because for whatever reason some just haven't subscribed. Congratulations on the KZbin milestone.

[@genavievelinkowski9612]

Kevin Crispien Awww thank you so much!! ❤️

[@FusionFreek]

Your amazing, honestly an inspiration

[@bruvmoment3794]

One word: AMAZING!!!

[@kyrenecatuira]

Another amazing cover that made me cry! You're truly an angel sent from God. 😭❤️

[@alexisb76]

Oh my god, this made me absolutely sob! What a beautiful cover!

[@anitagridley6345]

About time people know who you are! So happy for you, girl, and absolutely love the cover! 💕🤗

[@marychristine5833]

So beautiful!

[@ashleyacernese7648]

I like this cover better than the original song! You killed it 👏

[@helenar3316]

This means so much to me!! Its the best version of this Song I‘ve ever heard. Even way better than the original!! Please keep going 🙏🏻🙏🏻😍

[@ferndominicramiro7216]

this is the first time i hear your voice and wow what a voice i feel the emotion of the song nice !

[@johncamardo4583]

Thank youuuuu for posting this video. I agree with you, you sing your songs with such depth emotionally , that you own each n everyone them. The latter is my opinion. Always look forward to seeing your Video's 💐 GOD BLESS 🙏

[@robertholslin1046]

Your doing very well it made me cry beautifully done great job❤️😎😇

[@andrewkim3391]

Genavieve I love your voice I always listen to your covers when I'm stressed out with school and when I feel lonely and sad. Thanks for all of those covers that you did you inspire me so much I love you so much

[@vickychatterton2031]

I liteally just came acocc this and I must say i prefer yours to the origional! So much emotion. I relate to this song so much and your version reallt gave me the feels.

[@ruantristancarlinsky3851]

Been going through all your covers and honestly these old ones are GEMS!!They are much more passionate than some of the newer ones. Your voice is always amazing through it all of course. Edit: okay I didn't expect to be shedding a tear at the end.... :|

[@TracyCampanella]

Hugs. I can relate to this one too. Much love, Gen ❤