Little Big Town - Better Man (Official Music Video)

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Music video by Little Big Town performing Better Man. (C) 2016 Little Big Town, LLC under exclusive license to Capitol Records Nashville
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[@LauraAdamson-qy5yj]

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

[@mjelaine]

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

[@hithere537]

yeah I can't stand taylor

[@fli13]

I love it even more BECAUSE she wrote it!!

[@samanthamusicofficial]

Foo Li

[@brucebeasley8322]

Jelaine I did first time I'm loving it!!! Lott's of soul... 🐩😁😂

[@camdyndecker8193]

we

[@IsitMe65]

My husband cheated on me and I found out the day before a life saving operation on an aneurysm I had in my heart and lung when I was only 30 years old. It ruptured on the operating table and they told me I was going to die. My daughters were ages 4 & 8. I recovered and then divorced him. He's been married two times after me. He was never happy with anything. I'm living my best life with a husband who adores me, going on 25 years now with him.

[@Laurieis1]

Amen girl

[@DSmith-rd3ws]

wow, thx for sharing. I just found out my husbands been cheating for 8 yrs, maybe more. Im broken, but gotta heal. Damn!

[@kimberlymartinpepper6773]

Same here. It has been going on 3 years. He refuses to admit it.

[@kkoo3247]

Good for you

[@JarredDuffey]

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]

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]

😭 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]

💔 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]

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]

@@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

[@musicNmyhead2day]

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]

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]

r u single now??

[@christinehuff1036]

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]

that's horrible

[@clairstrange4362]

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 :)

[@jasonosteen5271]

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]

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

[@bradybeeson]

You are a better man for seeing that now.

[@kristinameulebroeck6336]

Jason Osteen not too many men would admit that.

[@lovekeepsrollingtrucking7826]

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]

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.

[@annettecoombs9842]

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]

😢😢😢 I can feel you

[@CaliJen]

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

[@annettecoombs9842]

@CaliJen security is not everything. Happiness is everything

[@jackielevin752]

It is so brave- takes so much courage to leave a narcissist. It's confusing and sad and painful and a million other things, but you did it!! You're safe now and can heal. ( I am a therapist who works w people who have experienced narcissistic abuse, so I kinda get it ❤).

[@jodiegray4645]

same here... just left after 28 yrs 😢

[@angelamarie4137]

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]

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

[@stephfeels555]

@@ummmkay1744 agree 💯

[@CheriMatia-nr6qw]

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

[@orlandopocho]

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]

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

[@TheMushMe]

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

[@Isabelle-Cassels]

Definently 🤣🤣

[@CS-lk2wg]

Ok but watch her say 2 am in her version

[@leximarie4240]

and “like the back of my hand”

[@melaniechenault6228]

@@Isabelle-Cassels l

[@deejay3192]

yeaaah

[@mullson23]

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]

truth.

[@jaimeemcd]

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]

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

[@carlahandley3513]

Lisa Mull so true

[@ghostlywhitedirewolf]

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.

[@rmartini42]

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

[@JennyMulhenny]

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

[@ericalovesyou95]

“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]

Erica H thank taylor

[@tracynormand2151]

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]

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]

all thanks to taylor swift :)

[@valerieandrews5088]

Amen! I hear you😢

[@greezay]

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]

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

[@greezay]

@@edwardcagle7277 Thank you.

[@tracymarler8728]

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

[@penelopevelazquez816]

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]

Real men cry 😢

[@starkidsinger23]

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

[@therealenriqueparra]

SO TRUE.

[@theosteven3362]

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

[@richardmatthew7901]

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

[@IWantToMature85]

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]

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

[@donnal418]

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.

[@shashanksalve]

You don't know how to love me when you're sober...

[@Ddax-td7qy]

Hope the best for you. As a Public defender, I handled literally hundreds of cases involving alcohol, and the individual personality change is so dramatic.

[@antizzy1958ify]

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]

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

[@indrivanilla]

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

[@kimberlycovert3652]

indri sasongko b

[@jodykronk2393]

The Kids Are Alt-Right

[@rialuana7440]

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

[@lucennastryker9093]

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.

[@sarah78neidrich83]

Me too

[@laurenbastian4549]

Wow 😳 You read my mind, I’m so glad you posted this. 🥺

[@dr.sadatullahkhan8213]

Wow me too

[@remyrod5456]

Same

[@divya9612]

I feel you 🥺

[@brandon0627]

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]

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.

[@bkirstie]

@@connordrake5713 nooooooooooo! this song about ADAM

[@brandon0627]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@Buttersideup]

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".❤

[@DincheMuskitta]

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

[@SSSS-bg6ce]

Dinche Muskitta same

[@orbit-l9046]

Dinche Muskitta same

[@daisyk9506]

same, i dislike her pop songs

[@happyd976]

she was never country. look up Patsy Cline

[@mcgyver2762]

Dinche Muskitta yup me too

[@keraboydable]

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]

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]

this comment had me in tears

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

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]

Kera Boyd no truer words has been spoken.

[@rhiannonnicks715]

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

[@SteveSmith-lu3lg]

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]

Credit goes to Taylor for writing it my guy

[@websboo]

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!

[@PrettyAsAPeach96]

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

[@MaddieWilson]

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

[@veronicasvibes3200]

Amen 🎼🙏🙏🙏🎼🌠🎙🌠🥁🥁🥁🙌🕊🍃🌷🍃🌷🍃🌷🍃💌🤟💯🕊

[@yikesyikes1513]

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

[@awkwardlyshypotato6848]

@@yikesyikes1513 FACTS

[@jamesmathahs4481]

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]

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

[@ashleeadams1378]

This is my song to my baby daddy. Glad he's gone but I mourn what we were supposed to be Building

[@Melissa-kl9li]

I am sorry. That is rough. Its hard when you grieve what could have been. But nurture yourself and value yourself . wishing you all the best for you and your baby

[@HarryHopkins-xh9pb]

Hello Ashlee, how are you doing?

[@markchieng9501]

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 .

[@savannahforsten5548]

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]

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]

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]

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]

im sorry

[@_tonya_]

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.

[@sorayakharid3909]

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

[@LYLIEist]

Preeeeach 👏🏽

[@sorayakharid3909]

OutOfThisWorld1013 same! 😍

[@sorayakharid3909]

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

[@nguyenhoangson4159]

She was country pop

[@sorayakharid3909]

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

[@stevesthoughts]

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

[@jessicalove9225]

I swea ony love life

[@johnspinelli9396]

I think this is a lot better than Taylor's

[@stevesthoughts]

@@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]

What about the original pearl jam version lol

[@alakega]

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

[@cheese9027]

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]

21 or 22. She wrote it in 2011 or 2012 and was written for Red. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoPIhISPiaupmdU

[@AngiG2010]

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]

Big Hug!

[@caitlinrobinson1802]

Angi G Support for you. All the way.

[@AngiG2010]

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]

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]

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

[@steventx2]

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]

Don't give up :-0)

[@richardfiola]

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]

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]

Have a blessed day/night!

[@lynmarie1786]

More men need to be like you...

[@dzuanasesugh9357]

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

[@janrutland6062]

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]

Taylor Swift actually wrote this song!

[@franko161]

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 😕

[@jamesfloyd1788]

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

[@Autumn_Forest_]

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

[@ramie0909]

awe that broke my heart....

[@TheMPH75]

Awe, I frowned reading that.

[@LittleDogsOnThePrarie]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Connie Martin ???

[@nancylovett2399]

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!

[@migueltoledo4404]

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

[@lisahoyle8955]

I'm watching my baby at 23 feel that pain I feel at her age! While I wish this song wasn't timeless it absolutely is!

[@firedjinndragon]

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

[@musicNmyhead2day]

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]

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]

Perfectly said. My ex is an alcoholic.

[@cherylhardy8519]

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]

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

[@susanbaltzley7454]

Brad Paisley old rugged cross

[@Chellfoodie]

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..

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Amen.

[@rodrigopolizeli]

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

[@mustbeinwantofawife]

Deserved a Grammy

[@californiaviation]

Taylor Swift wrote this lyrics its beautiful and i can imagine Taylor singing this i miss her country songs...

[@BaByGiRl4802]

JJ Swifty Taylor Swift still sings. cause I like her music too

[@shawndelllee3142]

Kayla Marie ggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggvvvv

[@mkc_1357]

JJ Swifty you can go listen to her country songs, you can buy them or look them up. Not that hard.

[@lawhalex2]

Musically it does sound like Taylor, and I thought 'are they copying Taylor?' Haha

[@shawntyler3744]

JJ Swifty really! thanks for the info. yeah i do agree. :)

[@reinaobinque7685]

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.

[@jens2739]

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

[@1bebe]

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

[@vicmen216]

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

[@VolDad]

Taylor is talented.....glad she shared with LBT......they do this song well!

[@annawintourhairera]

why people in the comments hate taylor swift, she literally wrote the song, without her, we couldn't listen to this masterpiece 😒

[@tiagoadulis]

Taylor is a truly amazing songwriter

[@jaynalina78]

Tiago Adulis hell yeah she is

[@jessmiller8630]

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

[@AmenArshad]

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

[@AmenArshad]

Bleachella Swift Taylor Swift's song tho

[@jessmiller8630]

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]

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]

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

[@brd3790]

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

[@krisko3231987]

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]

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.

[@katy4887]

The lyrics are so raw and honest, you can tell Taylor has written it. I love this, I've missed her country song writing ❤️😍😘

[@melissaradcliffe7663]

Taylor and country is perfection. ❤️

[@jcstanley27]

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]

Taylor Swift words does wonders, good for you.

[@historyraven99]

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

[@adamdashawn]

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

[@tiffanysmith4819]

I have too,a couple times

[@theronash7269]

"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]

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

[@ANNA-sd5ys]

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

[@mikewright9221]

Jesia

[@lizzzglam]

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]

Thank you ❤

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

How sweet!!!! Thank you.

[@rebeckadavis7367]

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

[@SD-pt5iq]

Appreciate u

[@cleareyesfullheart1]

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

[@jen_memeow867]

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! ❤❤

[@anniehatchett6644]

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]

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]

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

[@juniperflowers6089]

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]

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]

Juniper Flowers nzniajjajsmsjus.sjsaokskakoksoikakakkalaokx.

[@krystalnemitz1608]

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[@tinapoole1034]

Juniper Flowers amen

[@2126Eliza]

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.

[@deeandetson3880]

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]

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]

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

[@MsBadJedi]

Feel this way too deep

[@debbielivengood7550]

Me too dear me too!

[@karenvaughn8364]

I know! Same! You are so right!

[@anxious-alien]

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]

Yes nothing burns deeper than the scars and love.

[@anncarletonk-5musicteacher377]

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.

[@jamesa.vanorden6557]

My brothers, if this song doesn't challenge your heart to soften, listen and be transformed into the men were born to be .. you may not have one . Thank you Taylor & LBT

[@simplesim17]

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

[@christianquinonez2559]

.

[@minxymoo2325]

Simran M It's not even about Calvin.

[@sophchattertonmusic]

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

[@stephaniepearce1737]

Minxy Moo yes it is

[@t-swizzle1391]

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!!!

[@kelleyfein4687]

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

[@wenbecerrit]

I never, never! Get tired of this song... I really love it.

[@philipsweet581]

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

[@patandvondapoole7750]

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]

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

[@ashleyking5981]

❤💑❤😭😭😭.....👊❤💪

[@joseangelnunezcova8655]

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

[@anjeu67]

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

[@IMadIMD]

Anj Choi SO TRUE

[@jorgemata3350]

Anj Choi hahaha true

[@jbreezy4732]

Erin Olson durp isnt a word child

[@aijantolubaeva5510]

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]

Or 1.58

[@sharonmaynard7384]

One of my favorites...for a reason!😢

[@annazilar8932]

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]

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

[@charlesgarrett4747]

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]

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

[@justcutiecats2733]

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

[@charlesgarrett4747]

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]

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]

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!

[@user-ju1re1rr5n]

i need this in Taylor's voice so bad

[@jorgemata3350]

•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]

+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]

Louise Francis Mendoza I wishhh

[@dxxu]

Louise Francis Mendoza link please?

[@louisefrancismendoza7398]

+dxxu Link for TIWYCF? You can search it on KZbin, 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.

[@burnoutrelief1850]

Wow her voice voice is amazing! Her energy really embodies the song it is hers. It really describes a woman’s evolution out of codependency

[@barbaramorton5276]

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.

[@Tombaker6625]

I agree with that 😢

[@michaelsmith_32329_]

Hello Barbara.. how are you doing?

[@olympian00]

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]

So true this song is about everyone and anything.

[@chrissycox7166]

agree!

[@joyowens7177]

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]

also she wrote this song in 2010 apparently.

[@thinkclearmedia2050]

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

[@joshuaramon123]

I really feel the feels.

[@DreamerInAction]

AwkwardAsHell this song took me on a feels trip

[@joshuaramon123]

This is the first song this year that I've felt emotional from the first listen. I think mostly because I'm in love with Taylor, and hearing those honest and deeply personal words from her breaks my heart that she had felt this way about a man.

[@lindacarpenter376]

AwkwardAsHell

[@calebmarquez7024]

I wish I was a better man. I made mistakes. You live and you learn. There is forgiveness in Christ. But the brokenness of a previous relationship still hurts. I’ve learned my lesson. I will be a better man, for the next one God sends (given the Lord does not tarry)

[@cmoreno1873]

Amen brother. You're right, you live and you learn.

[@Ddax-td7qy]

Sorry. Don't believe you, even though you think you believe yourself.

[@daphnewilson7966]

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....

[@jonnyfendi2003]

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]

OMG u predicted Babe - Sugarland

[@tanisayahya6776]

@@bawin384 totally

[@MrWhoevr]

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

[@Lex-jj7hb]

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]

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

[@ElliotEdwards]

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

[@Cucumber1989]

100%

[@xandersw3212]

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

[@Ashley92090]

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

[@TheMallyjoe]

Why didn’t she make it first

[@iKazed]

@@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.

[@wywyb88]

When the music breaks down at 3:15 and it's just the lyrics, sounds like the loneliest place on earth. All alone in an empty room, very emotional, then starts building back up.

[@joshuamontgomery3011]

Karen's raw voice in the bridge is just awesome! 3:12 You don't get that with the radio version- I just love it!

[@shashanksalve]

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

[@vincentr6242]

imagine she puts those on red taylors version omg

[@maia1313]

And this is what you came for in 1989

[@awkwardlyshypotato6848]

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

[@theosison638]

@@awkwardlyshypotato6848 i wish this song was included

[@Elle-rf8um]

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

[@kimfrye1801]

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]

Ki 20 years......

[@DSmith-rd3ws]

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]

Kim Frye I now you feel....

[@candygrantham5476]

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

[@2126Eliza]

Good for you. You're brave.

[@aihsokin]

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]

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

[@StLProgressive]

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.

[@betteryourself4096]

I sob every time I hear this song. It 100% expresses how I feel. I gave it my all and he still says I didn’t give 100% effort and that I gave up. I’m so glad this song exists to remind me that I had to run to protect myself. And that I’m not the one to blame

[@joelmoore169gmail]

Hello there

[@claudianowak6468]

Yup i just took off running from my husband seeing he wasnt a better man. Never wanted to grow up and to one day start verbally abuse me. Claims that i gave up right as he started. Only difnt understand it was 6 years too late. Ill find my better man.

[@1695kitkat]

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

[@jchall2062]

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]

ciao

[@carlahandley3513]

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

[@hotdogflavouredmilkshake]

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]

😢😢😢

[@tonycotugno2647]

He had it but now its gone everything I can still feel you. I miss you Joshua ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thomasfisher1066]

I dont know what it is about LBT maybe it's there beautiful voices that soothes the beast in me. I'm a diehard heavy metal maniac but Love me some LBT!!

[@Flawxish]

Better man is the only song thats getting me through right now. Him and I we broke up, we were set to get married next February. I called it off. I broke up with him. I ran. Because I know I'm better off on my own than loving a man who didn't know what he had when he had it and bc I knew I had to say good bye like the back of my hand. He would've been the one. Hey Taylor, you are an amazing song writer and bc of you and only you I'm getting through this. Thank you so much for this song. Little Big Town, you guys are amazing

[@jchall2062]

So Sorry. Messages like yours are sad but the artists must be touched to find that they are contributing to your strength.

[@kamerongreen4134]

gg

[@Sweetpeasnonny]

I, too, have recently ended an engagement, knowing like the back of my hand that he will never stop cheating lying or abusing me mentally & emotionally. He has been the ONE for 17yrs now, love of my life, but also the one source of my pain & suffering...over & over the cycle repeats with the # in the year being the only difference! I'm tired of crying doubting worrying obsessing puking begging basically dying a little each day... I'm sad without him, I miss him, but the price is too high- enough with the suffering already! I'm taking it one hour at a time- getting thru that hour one minute at a time. All my empathy and sympathy's go out to the women across the world suffering from a broken heart and A failed relationship. ❤️

[@xaqaraequinox9608]

He was NOT the one ! The ONE will NOT treat you like that. You didn't deserve mental emotional abuse. Glad you freed yourself ! No judgement - It's apprecation!

[@BMSHOEMAKE]

He was the one to run away from...You were smart enough to go with your gut feeling..Be proud..I didnt go with my gut feeling..17 yrs..Im happy now..He's in the past

[@rhettbutler5039]

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]

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]

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.

[@rachmarie150]

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

[@1DomingosSilva]

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]

I'm a Taylor fan and I agree :)

[@lillysnaenae3807]

Sitting here bawling my eyes out, and I'm not a crier, not because this is the first time I've heard this truly amazing song but because I am living this song right now!!! I have loved this man for more than half my life, we've only been together the last 3-4 years!!! We have been through it and I thought this was it finally. I finally woke up last week and ran!!!! He has become someone that I never imagined he could become, especially to me!!! It hurts so much but I know that come tomorrow, it won't hurt quite as much as it does right now but I miss my best friend!!!!

[@camastone7767]

Absolutely love this song an her voice

[@pureequestrian5700]

Don't take me for granted, because unlike the rest, I'm not afraid to walk away. Powerful words. This song brought it to life.