Taylor Swift - Better Man (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) (Lyric Video)

[@polyester8844]

I'm so happy Taylor has finally recorded 'Better Man'. The most awaited From The Vault song other than all too well 10 mins version, I must say

[@sadieabood4220]

Yes! I RAN to this KZbin video! It’s my favorite song!

[@deepverma6978]

I've been SO EXCITED for this one

[@vanilyavedondurma]

I watched All Too Well 10 minutes version and flew here

[@deepverma6978]

@@vanilyavedondurma ME TOO!!!;

[@phiba16]

So true

[@joans.6919]

bravery is leaving a toxic relationship and knowing that you deserve better.

[@marisacoolio8542]

Facts

[@rachelmcgrath9853]

AMEN to THAT!!!!

[@haydenrose3237]

And maturing is realizing your mistakes and your partners mistakes and moving on

[@nehavaish1994]

Even if it's not toxic, sometimes he is just not what you deserve. It's hard to leave a person whom you adore but you had to. It's like punishing him and yourself. But it's alright. It's alright

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

I’m in one and I wanna get out … I’m confused cuz I care 😫

[@nabilahkhairina4950]

FACT : "Better Man" captures the feeling of getting out of a toxic, perhaps abusive, relationship and accepting the sorrow that follows the breakup.❤️

[@hannahkelsey5660]

Yes I left one in July and this song and tolerate it are what helped me leave. And Halsey’s whole Manic album 🖤

[@carysanna4152]

i left one in february and this song makes me proud of myself

[@lunarodrigues214]

@@hannahkelsey5660 You should listen to July by Noah Cyrus

[@hannahkelsey5660]

@@lunarodrigues214 downloading now!

[@hannahkelsey5660]

@@lunarodrigues214 Jesus that fits my situation 😭😭😭😭

[@qkimmmy88]

"sometimes, in the middle of the night i can feel you again" "the bravest thing i ever did was run" this lyric hits me so hard

[@shumi7051]

*hugs hugs* proud of you It was painful but you made it out alive 💖

[@franko161]

Be strong. I have been there as well :(

[@kitcatmc8817]

Me too 🥺

[@putulghosh7259]

and then " you never thought i'd run" . what a bridge

[@TSFSNRNERLFEM]

I've been there it hurts so much....

[@katiarostova]

This song hurts so much. Every lyric pierces through my heart. It’s so painful to love someone who doesn’t see your worth until you’ve finally decided that you had enough.

[@shannonsalem]

This song sits differently when it's dedicated to your dad. I know it has the lyrics in love and the one and in the middle of the night I can feel you again.. but none of those lines have to be romantic in meaning even if they were written that way. And that is the beauty of music and Taylor's skills. When I hear this song from her.. I hear the lines like we might still be in love and think of the love between a father and daughter.. the line.. you might still be the one.. I think of my dad being the man to raise me and be the man I look up too.. and the line sometimes in the middle of the night I can feel you again.. I picture my dad carrying me to bed late at night when I had fell asleep.. but unfortunately he wasn't a better man. But I am thankful that Taylor gave me a song I can release my feelings too. Thank you Taylor.

[@marietjiestoltz2938]

I can relate so much!

[@Daisy-ps5xi]

Thats such a beautiful interpretation! I hope you're doing well❤

[@shannonsalem]

@@Daisy-ps5xi thank you so much

[@dianvera]

Your comment tears me down 😢

[@katesampleseverything]

Dude, that is exactly how I hear this song too

[@thumpersmom2278]

“The bravest thing I ever did was run”…. This line deserves so much more praise 🍂🧣❤️

[@wdhyrhrj4414]

Reminds me of: “Sometimes giving up is the strong thing. Sometimes to run is the brave thing. Sometimes walking out is the one thing. That will find you the right thing.”

[@finleyscotland]

I did this song in real life. I ran twice and now I am happy alone. No more wishing?

[@HONORTONUMERIC123]

Yeah... That's right.... It's really hard to imagine....

[@Carly4033]

It takes courage to leave a relationship with someone who isn’t the one for you

[@MoW-n4h]

It personally means a lot.She is a masterpiece and her art❤

[@twyla8393]

Naiiyak ako sobra😭😭😭😭 salamat at meron tayong inang kulot na palaging nakakaintindi ng feelings natin kahit sa paraan ng kanta😭

[@kwenisama]

Mabuhay si inang kulot!!! 🤗❤❤❤❤

[@arisdobla2774]

Tama!

[@RonaldPesigan]

iba talaga si inang kulot 😭😭😭

[@elieness6093]

Yessss ❤

[@eurysaniel-hidalgo]

ramdam ko rin mare 😭

[@CannotThinkOfAHandleRn]

No one knows how excited I was for this song. I kept listening to the Bluebird Cafe performance over and over again. Now that its here, I can't stop the tears-

[@norajolley8372]

SAME BESTIE UGH SO EXCITED

[@Confetti.Rainfall]

Yessss

[@sayansamanta9210]

I did that too.

[@ilikemebetter4888]

Same ssame

[@nguyenbaodung1603]

same here, finally we do not need to listen to that rat's voice interrupting her all the time

[@MaeveLanouette]

this hits different when you dedicate this to yourself, wishing you were better, but also thinking you're probably better off alone.

[@Lo.Torres2110]

Taylor Swift is absolute genius, this smart strong woman shaped so many young kids and teenagers, I would dance to her songs in my room when I was 9 and defend her from any criticism because I know that she is amazing, she taught us all how to get better after a heart break, she taught us how to appreciate your friends and most important, she taught us how to appreciate ourselves. Congrats Taylor for regaining your freedom, you are a kind, smart, strong, lovable and gorgeous woman and us Swifties will support you no matter what! We love you!

[@arrietty1619]

Same. Taylor’s music has been part of my life since I was 9. I’m 20 now and I will forever her hold her music dear to my heart.

[@buyingproperty215]

[@tharhponehtet6609]

Thank u so much for supporting her who is so talented and amazing.I am also a big fan of her.😆

[@FlapjackR]

I supported this woman from her first album, defended her and partied with her at her concerts many many times. So sad to see her sell out in these recent years.

[@gsiya4023]

Criticism is ok , it helps one but hate is unnecessary

[@selenasanchez-saucedo5268]

“You would’ve been the one if you were a better man” “It would’ve been fun if you would’ve been the one”

[@nadine389]

agreed but for me I relate them to two different ppl

[@emmakaplan7508]

@@nadine389 Which two people??

[@nadine389]

@@emmakaplan7508 oh just 2 different people in my own life, nothing to do with Taylor at all. Because in my experience the guy who needed to be a better man would not have been a fun time. However 🤔 this other guy I knew a long time ago would've been.

[@gabriellagulyas3778]

amazing association, love it!!! just sent the 1 to my ex the other day...and i wanna send better man to him too...

[@Alan-tk4dy]

Interestingly I noticed similar and more clues between this song and "the One". I know people relate the songs to their own experiences which is the way it should be. But as far Taylor concerned is not hard to see she is still missing at lest some aspect of that relationship. I wonder if Jake ever would listen or hear these songs.

[@sarahwilliams620]

Left an abusive relationship. The right thing but doesn’t take away the grief. This song has always hit hard. Thank you Taylor.

[@stephane1623]

Hope you found your better man :)

[@amandapoteet469]

Same!

[@choosekindness613]

Same, girl. This song always hit so very close to home for me. I can't count how many times I've listened. Always strangely comforting.

[@amandahetrick9017]

Me too 🙏🏼😔

[@BasilGaydos]

I am so glad that you left that relationship. I had a cousin in a similar situation, she was not as lucky and couldn't escape it. I am proud of you and anyone else who left this kind of relationships

[@surreal_hearts]

'the bravest thing I ever did was run' this line resonates so much, it reminds me of everything I got over by just moving away from them

[@soniagnanakuru]

it's actually such a sad concept. how you're reflecting on a past relationship and that everything could have been different if they were better to you, and how you wish they were cause you loved them so much. if only that love was reciprocated

[@evonnesmith6927]

My 28 year marriage is ending and this song sums it up well. I stayed hoping the magic would return, but ultimately, it never did and I walked away. He told me he hadn’t been happy for a long time. I wish he had told me that rather than treating me the way he did. Sad thing is I still miss him.

[@elleswickhart2588]

@@evonnesmith6927 Sorry I'm going off tangent here, but reading your comment made me feel lots of things as it really hits close to home. My parents went through the same thing and it deeply hurt me. You've absolutely made the right choice to walk away after waiting and hoping and you should believe that yourself. Relationships in the end of the day are meant to make both parties happy and better, and when they're not doing that, they're not worth it. 28 years are a long time for that person to take root in your heart and grow and grow until all you can feel and love is them, but know that you can and still will find happiness out there, people who will love and value you like how you deserve to be treated. Everyone deserves what's best for them and even though it might have been magic in the beginning, sometimes they're simply just not the right person. It's better to realise and walk away, than staying in a fizzled out, draining marriage. It takes an immense amount of courage to leave them and turn a new page and what you've managed to do is so respectable. I only wish my mum has done the same. All the best wishes to you :)

[@evonnesmith6927]

@Elle Swickhart-Thank you for your encouragement. I think it’s the hardest thing I have ever done.

[@juriemanalo6669]

I’m crying! 😭

[@phuocnguyen_selfnotes]

when she sings her own songs and tells her own story, it feels like we can feel all the pain to the bones.

[@laurenabbott2923]

This isn't her own song though.

[@nychigo]

Missing someone you know you're better off without is the hardest thing ever. Miss Taylor, thank u sm for recording this masterpiece. Crying* throwing up* singing my heart out*

[@SwsPtvA7x]

Lolol I didn't realize with heartbreak comes anxiety and lack of sleep for me. Her mentioning the middle of the night and staying up at 4am is so relatable. It's crazy how bad it gets. Hope everyone is doing okay. I wouldn't wish this pain on anyone

[@deeyana_dy]

THIS HITS DIFFERENT WHEN YOU DEDICATE THIS SONG NOT FOR A MAN FROM A PAST RELATIONSHIP, BUT FOR YOUR FATHER 😭🖐️ I just wish he was a better man for my mom.

[@annacook1222]

yepppp

[@nishthagupta1357]

I've always dedicated this to my father 😔

[@stingrayafflictlon]

yes lmao

[@ossswin]

oh wow holy shit I'm crying

[@diandraramos8424]

TRUEEEE I AGREE

[@coloritr.o.y6197]

She could release a million songs and I would listen to ALL OF THEM

[@norajolley8372]

and commit them to memory!

[@guita7445]

Screaming, crying…

[@pratiktamundkar2123]

@@guita7445 perfect storms..

[@msjaerae]

Right

[@guita7445]

@@pratiktamundkar2123 i could make all the .....

[@MaddieCastellanochannel]

“And I gave you my best and we both know you can’t say that” 😭 TAYLOR I LOVE YOU

[@fabrizziomarino7668]

Me

[@Kristy_not_Kristine]

Read this right as she sang it!

[@rixyria587]

It's sad because I listen to this song everytime I miss my dad. "I wonder what we would've become if you were a better man."

[@rixyria587]

Happy Fathers Day, Papa.

[@anyavolkova6780]

Me too

[@shxmxr3842]

Same here

[@Cutepets150]

me2

[@sophspice32]

oh wow same😭 i hope everyone here with daddy issues is able to heal eventually

[@not_daijobu_]

She's basically a poetess, who pens down her feelings and experience , in such a pretty way that I'm more amazed by her writings than her godly vocals.... much more love and strength to you Taylor....keep on writing and inspiring❤️❤️🥰

[@zx7-rr486]

Actually, I am far more impressed by her musicianship. She is a genius melodist. There are lots of people who could write lyrics like this, but very few who could write so many brilliant melodies.. and harmonise them so well.. song after song. Having said that, I feel this song's lyrics are actually some of her best. Because she wrote it for others to sing it is far less self-orientated than most of her lyrics from other songs.. and I think they work beautifully because it is easier for the listener to identify with the message. I am really impressed she wrote them when she was only 16 (I think) before she could have really known from personal experience about the themes of the song.

[@not_daijobu_]

@@zx7-rr486 no doubt she's a great musician ...but what she writes,let it be those simple words,she just adds much more meaning to them ..these songs are literary beauties And well I too get your point...bcoz yeah, her Melodies..heavenly❤️

[@Allen2]

Remembering when "Better Man" was first released by Little Big Town and became a huge hit, I thought "that really sounds like a Taylor Swift country song." And so it was, and so it now is. Superb authentic performance.

[@3anonymous877]

Taylor has her own genre

[@munich6116]

Pearl Jam’s Betterman?

[@yeojiherrscherofdepression3645]

@@munich6116 um no that's different lolol

[@nnandaallick]

No wonder I already knew it😂, okay that makes sense lol

[@trandom2083]

I knew it too! Shes such a poet!

[@danbowers20]

One of the best songwriters of our time, at the very top of her game. The world really is a better place with her in it.

[@jenniferhoyme483]

Don't agree with her politically but damn can this lady put pen to paper and make it real. Wise beyond her years lyrically an angel

[@PaulConner-en6wr]

Great song writing. Little Big Town did a fantastic job with this song.

[@juliar332]

Yes. I’m glad Taylor wrote it and gave it to them to sing. I’m also glad that we have her version now as well.

[@crystalclear5287]

The feeling of missing someone despite knowing that they treated you like shit is so painful and difficult to surmount. It’s like stopping a toddler from chasing and running around

[@crystaltaylor9354]

🫂🫂🫂

[@roza_sinha]

Thanks for writing this. I'm going through this right now and I don't know how to cope.

[@crystalclear5287]

@@roza_sinha No one does. But hang in there, it’ll all get better if you stay on the right path. It’s rough but you need to keep reminding yourself why you left

[@roza_sinha]

@@crystalclear5287 Thanks for being so kind💙

[@nishthagupta1004]

Better Man is definitely one of the most heartbreaking song in this album.

[@abbyreaves595]

I genuinely think this is one of her best songs.

[@ShaneDawsonandme]

Of course it is always has been

[@justjoannak]

Agreed

[@ashlymanosca]

from her "in the middle of the night when I'm in these dreams it's like a million little stars spelling out your name" to "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" real quick. Nothing hurts more than realizing how your once romantic nights turned into nostalgic ones.

[@stinkykoala9278]

She's done it againn🤩 better man is like one of my favorite songs and I'm so happy she owns it nowww❤️ Taylor's honestly worked so hard and deserves to get all her masters back🧣🍂

[@EverythingTrueCrime97]

She’s always owned it

[@MsChick-hn1qo]

Can't wait for Reputation!

[@drishtibajaj]

"The bravest thing I ever did was run" It's time to go : "Sometimes to run is the brave thing" "I know, I am probably better off all alone" King of my heart : "I made up my mind, I'm better off bein' alone" "And I know why we had to say goodbye, like the back of my hand" Breathe: "You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand" "You would've been the one if you were a better man" The 1: "It would've been fun if you would've been the one"

[@utkarshpanwar8067]

Wow

[@selenasanchez-saucedo5268]

“You would’ve been the one if you were a better man” “It would’ve been fun if you would’ve been the one”

[@drishtibajaj]

@@selenasanchez-saucedo5268 how did I not noticed the obvious one, thankyou.

[@sallyhazy]

Also : Breathe: "You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand," Better Man: "And I know why we had to say goodbye, like the back of my hand"

[@drishtibajaj]

@@sallyhazy arrghhh I wonder how many more I have missed 😭👩‍🦯

[@justgraceanne]

You KNOW I had to come here first. I've been relistening to Bluebird Cafe performance and preparing. Thank you, Taylor

[@nixxxxxxie]

Same!!!

[@deepverma6978]

SAME

[@angelawillis145]

This version is the best. Nobody performs it like her.

[@arianaromero9458]

"and I gave to you my best and we both know you can't say that" GO TELL HIM SIS, why is this the first time I actually pay attention to these amazing lyrics

[@gooferdustable]

Cuz Taylor’s singing it ;)

[@jannahcefre5397]

I'm so happy that she can finally showcase every song she has. I found this song last year when i was broken. This song helped me realize who was worth my time. IF YOU KNOW THE PERSON IS TOXIC DON'T HESITATE TO LEAVE!!!Thank you Taylor 😭💓

[@agentnine3973]

I am so glad your doing better💖

[@jannahcefre5397]

@@agentnine3973 Thank you! 🥰 Couldn't have made it out without songs like this! 💓💓💓

[@remingtonolmschenk7545]

The people who disliked must have missed the thumbs up button because their eyes were full of tears

[@guita7445]

They prob thought the button says “dis i like” 😭😭😭

[@remingtonolmschenk7545]

@@guita7445 I LOVE THIS

[@wildestdreams7721]

Lmao I was jamming too much that I accidentally hit the dislike button...until I saw it and quickly changed it

[@guita7445]

@@remingtonolmschenk7545 thank you lol, and my comment gave 13 likes

[@shayx814]

I love this song! 💗 Its not angry. Its not blaming. Its transparency and vulnerability. 💗

[@seggyc6513]

9 years of waiting is so worth. Been longing for this song in Taylor’s voice and finally she released it. I really love this song. The melody and lyrics stuck in my mind.

[@agnesn8149]

9 years?

[@Alice-od3bw]

@@agnesn8149 She wrote this song 9 years ago

[@GJ7210i]

hoping she would release her performance of Better Man at the super saturday night concert. She sang it in Little Big Town"s version.

[@theosison638]

@@GJ7210i me too. I prefer the live version of her singing better man than the new one

[@amandaserdynski6157]

I love this song. I played this song (the original) on repeat when I left my abusive ex. I needed a song that said I loved him but knew I needed to run. A song that said it was ok to miss them. This was it. If he was a better man ... I never went back. And I think this song helped that.

[@parkoho]

I can feel this too. I miss my buddy so much… I have to leave him but I will always miss him.. in my heart…

[@renatacerekaite2331]

Well I left my boyfriend who had very big anger issues because I realized that true love is not when you are scierd that your lover one day will be Violent with you

[@mimi-mj8ny]

I’m so proud of you

[@arandomgirl5234]

I also listen to this when I think of my abusive ex. I showed this song to my friend who literally asked, “did she write this song for you?!” Anyway, I am proud of you for leaving. It isn’t easy

[@amandaisraelrojas7209]

I just left my abusive ex. We were living together on another country and I just packed my stuff and left. Missing him like crazy but knowing he wasn’t what I deserved. This song portrays exactly what I’m feeling rn

[@amandavaz890]

Taylor has never let me down. She's always been so relevant to my life as a teenager and growing up. I could always relate. I couldn't relate more to another song, as I am now going through divorce with an awful man and a single mom of 4 now. I needed this song.

[@moony788]

Sending you strength and love❤️

[@emmapanzica]

Sending you love! ❤️

[@Daintyangelx]

you are so so strong wishing you all the best

[@hakuna_2510]

✊❤️

[@rosied456]

How are you doing now?💜

[@nyx7805]

Dedicating this song for my dad cuz I really wish he was a better man. I'm low-key crying my eyes out on father's day xD

[@graciebond1353]

dude literally me 😭

[@yashabhardwaj5129]

i feel you 😭🥺🥺🥺

[@araceliacosta7230]

me too. this hits different when you had dad problems 😂

[@TairyinKlossner]

I can’t listen to this without crying right now because it hits so close to home. And now I don’t feel as alone.

[@carysanna4152]

same hun

[@cristaw2078]

Never alone 💜

[@li_beyza]

You’re not alone dear Tairyin of the Earth.. Trust me!

[@MsChick-hn1qo]

I'm so sorry. (Virtual hug.)

[@ljxyz2429]

Hugssss!!🤗❤️

[@ilovemylife29]

I didn't know how she could top All too well but it feels like she did. this song is just so packed with feelings and emotions! I can't even, dying in memories

[@melissarodriguez9134]

her memories dying along with the hope that he is going to be a "Better Man"

[@farty81]

It's incredible, isn't it? How? How do you write something like this at 21/22. It's so moving.

[@kittymama9800]

This song hits you differently if you've struggled in a toxic relationship and finally left it

[@sabrinahighfield]

I heard this song right after I left a toxic relationship. Gave me chills

[@kittymama9800]

@@sabrinahighfield I feel u Big hugs

[@sumaiyaislam01]

Exactly

[@laoiwiwisisiwie]

real

[@carole5447]

Listened to the song over and over. Finally decided to get out.

[@theaditisharma]

"Now they say, my album Red is filled with too many breakup songs", but we're here for it, TayTay, we love crying to your songs, we seriously do.

[@cheese9027]

All Too Well, Forever Winter, and Better Man really paint a very specific picture, huh? Amazing story telling skills from this woman, amazing!!!

[@aadhiablink9469]

Finally someone who recognises forever winter 😭

[@CHARLES-cx7lf]

Dont forget theres I almost do comebackbehere and the moment i knew

[@kmoneyyyy1994]

Jake really broke this woman

[@alexnibblett9222]

Forever Winter 😭😭😭😭 rest in peace Jeff Lang

[@EmilyStancilbeautywithem]

The way I have been waiting for this for YEARS and it did not disappoint

[@kyn354]

SAME, literally since little big town recorded it.

[@tvanhowl]

Taylor never disappoints. 😍😍

[@divinelyh]

Those were the days when Taylor ruled the world with her emotions. 😢 I'm crying rn my mother listened to this song cause my dad was very cruel to her in the past . 😭 Edit :she is the music industry you all , so yea she still does rule the world.

[@flyawaken8691]

She still does rule the world with emotions.... My queen 👑❤️

[@coquettequeen08]

i hope ur mum’s okay 🥺

[@pianovibes6661]

@@coquettequeen08 yes i too🥺❤

[@EBear-kd4hd]

I know she is pop now, but damn she slays at country. This song hits so hard. Beautiful song!

[@arickmccance3972]

If this is country Then GHOST is metal And Beyonce's not whining About Grammys

[@SophiaFrench-e5i]

@@arickmccance3972I’m pretty sure it’s categorized as Pop Country

[@heathercot3]

She sings it so amazingly but I love that she gave it to Little Big Town to sing as well. She had a lot of harmonies that I bet when she heard it back she was like "I NEED someone like them on this." I totally get it and I see that BUT I am so so so glad she gave us her version too! Jesus! Every Swiftie is dying from this re-release. In the best way. Thank you Taylor.

[@jxlmg]

wait hold on??? so she wrote but gave it to little big town? cause i only know it from them and not taylor 😭😭😭😭 hence i don’t listen to taylor that much lol

[@heathercot3]

@@jxlmg Yep. She wrote it during Red but it never made the album and she wanted it out there so she gave it to them and they loved it and wanted it. :)

[@IWantToMature85]

Taylor was WRONG to release it here. She's trying to take attention away from little big town. They deserve the recognition. They sung it well. Now, people will forget about them because of her. Taylor gets everything. If she cared about LBT, then she would continue singing this at clubs or concerts and let them have their version. I can't look at her the same way anymore.

[@Venvaneless]

@@IWantToMature85 That’s pretty hurtful to say, you’re talking like the song was theirs and she took it away from them, when it actually was always her song, she wrote, produced and recorded it, but since she wasn’t allowed to release it to the public, she was kind enough to give that opportunity to someone else. LBT had a long time to get the song known and spread and it’s not like people stop to listen to their version, we can all still listen to both. I even think that the LBT version is much better. If they want more recognition, they need to release something on their own. Most country artists don’t write and produce their own songs. They only get recognition due to someone else’s work. Taylor is famous for her own recognisable writing, so it’s unfair for you to expect she hands over her success to someone else. If it wasn’t for her, LBT would never get to sing this song anyway.

[@bethreads3294]

Both versions are great!!

[@JGRAHAM1708]

Taylor Swift, your name has echoed through my mind and I think you should know that you are THE MOST TALENTED, GIFTED, KIND ARTIST ON THE PLANET. This 47 year old Swiftie ADORES you!! Thank you for creating music like this. Your art is a gift.

[@txbatha]

She has the power of transmitting the saddest most tragic feeling ever… regardless of your mood

[@Graciegal97]

I feel this song on a spiritual level. I was rejected, patronized and treated with ungrateful hate..... Wish you were a better man!!!

[@andreadawnabrigo1416]

No offense to Little Big Town but i love Tay's version so much. Since she wrote it, she knows how to sing it 😉

[@hugo6390]

Well BLT’s harmonies are lovely on their version

[@harrietbowles1153]

@@hugo6390 bacon lettuce tomato 😭😭

[@hugo6390]

@@harrietbowles1153 omg didn’t know they make up a delicious burger😍

[@nataliacuagliarella2993]

@@hugo6390 exactly, they did a perfect version of this song but it's obvious that Taylor sings with more feelings because she wrote it and felt so bad

[@MsChick-hn1qo]

The original is almost always better. (An exception is that Panic! At the Disco is better at singing Say It Ain't So by Weezer.)

[@JayMiV]

I literally discovered this song 2 days ago with little big town and was hoping this would be on the new Red album with just her singing it, wow.

[@raida9516]

You're lucky to get this in two days WE WAITED YEARS

[@JayMiV]

​@@raida9516 lol!

[@Therorororororoew]

Taylor really knows to comfort the broken hearts like us. YES WE DESERVE A BETTER MAN ✨

[@rhiamaecharisompoy5643]

I don't get it why I can't hate him after all the things he did. I still do treasure those memories even though I'm not sure if he were sincere at that time. I hope time will heal me I don't mind if takes a long time as long as I am fully healed.

[@louiejanedorian2825]

Same boat I don't get to hate him. I just told myself he was tired that's all and everything went as back as being strangers now.

[@gladysperpuse8306]

Agreee same girl same

[@jclyntoledo]

No one's ever fully healed 🥲

[@theincarnationofboredom207]

Same here. I didn't even know him long, but I have such fond memories with him at first that it's hard to combine them with the reality of how he treated me at the end. I can't see both sides of him as the same person.

[@flamingaish]

i feel the same way and that makes me feel fragile and pathetic

[@raeofsunshine1296]

I really wish my parents were better people. I've never had my heart broken before, so i didn't think I'd be able to feel the album very deeply, but heartbreaks don't have to be romantic, do they? Gods truly, I wish that things were better, that your love for me was better, that we were better, that all of us were better. And if it's not too much to ask for, i hope one day we get better.

[@SandeepBhalla256612]

Hey, I hope you’re doing alright! I’m sad though I’m sure you’ll be lovely when you’ll be a parent!! More power to you :)

[@Karishma_Unspecified]

I spent all my time under my parents' roof wishing they were better people. When I finally got out of there, I was terribly terribly lost because the thing about toxicity is, you don't know how to be your own person. I'm still struggling to survive, but I'll say this: I haven't once regretted leaving. I wish you well Rae. You'll survive.

[@raeofsunshine1296]

@@SandeepBhalla256612 thank you so much 🥺

[@raeofsunshine1296]

@@Karishma_Unspecified Thank you so much🥺 the air around me is just filled to the brim with casual cruelty and i don't know how to handle things in any way other than shutting myself off from everything. But i love myself, and i know I'm gonna make it and that better things are waiting for me. I really really pray with all my heart that one day you find your safe place in the world too❤❤❤

[@gemdaniellesigua8588]

cheer up 🤗 it will get better

[@kayra7488]

*hot girl summer mood: closed* *sad girl autumn mood: opened*

[@puzzlesandwiches13]

It’s been over an hour and I still haven’t finished the album, Taylor really spoiled us with all these songs

[@Notmadjustchrisappointed]

i's been two for me, and this is only the second song i've listened to, first was all too well (10 minute version.)

[@juriemanalo6669]

It is already 3 am in the morning while listening to this song and my tears fell down on my cheek. It feels like I am the one singing this song infront of the man I loved before. I almost gave everything that I have and break my parents rules for him. I chose him over me and my parents, and everything around me. I made him my world, like it came to the point that I can’t live without him. But I want also my love to be reciprocated the same way I give, butit didn’t happened. So… “The bravest thing I did was RUN, I thought I would never RUN”

[@rahmifajriah8191]

You Were so brave, darling

[@alilianlima]

Omgggg

[@kejnextdoor]

Same :(

[@tspolalove]

"I'll hold on to this pride because these days it's all i have" I felt that.

[@stan3127]

TAYLOR is not just an Idol. She's a Girl a dreams, dedication, intelligent, SO Much passion. She inspire Many. TAYLOR is an Icon and a Queen!!. I'm Beyond proud of her.

[@thankuslay6766]

Stop spamming!

[@hana-nz1rw]

U DO REALLY LOVE TATLOR SO MUCH HUH. I SAW U EVERY TIM IN COMSEC

[@rebecaorendain4334]

Yeah, stop it.

[@puppywaldo]

Taylor is the embodiment of girl boss. She exudes swagger and empowerment, and she is a magical magician of musical art. It is destiny for her to create these masterpieces.

[@okie3807]

As the years roll on by Taylor Swift has more than delivered the potential she displayed as a teenager. She continues to mine the emotions of the human condition and she is master at conveying the highs and lows of life. I'm an old man and I find her constantly refreshing and seamlessly mining the vein of deep feelings. I'm a fan.

[@onlyNtimE]

Already gave a yacht back what else do you want

[@AlyssaKwan-vq2ld]

😊

[@giallala]

so happy that she included this song, a masterpiece!

[@AG-lj3fq]

POV: Swifties after listening to Red TV in it’s entirety “I wish it wasn’t 4am, standing in the mirror, Saying to myself you know you HAD to do it”

[@shelbylove5955]

literally me rn😭😭

[@divinelyh]

So true.

[@summerdawnmcdaniel2651]

Me at literally 4 am this morning 😂😂

[@somethingsomewhere509]

when she said "ill probably be better off on my own", i felt that as i'm sobbing listening to red tv 🥲

[@chloehatfield8450]

I sobbed so hard to Ronan

[@HyperDailyGames]

"Sometimes in the middle of the night, I can feel you again"... The lyrics hit on a whole different level. The music compliments it so beautifully and adds the further layer of magic to it!!

[@kaisawagner4935]

I liked Little Big Town’s version. But I LOVE Taylor’s Version! Somehow the same words mean so much more!

[@jessicawhittemoore7829]

I like both versions

[@justcutiecats2733]

I like this one more, but both version snapped.

[@faaarvief.9812]

I’m so glad I finally heard this song again after being in a toxic relationship, just like what Taylor said “I see the permanent damage you did to me” and it became a permanent scar but “sometimes, in the middle of the night, I can feel you again” almost every night but hey, “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.” So to the man I loved, maybe “you would’ve been the one if you were a better man” but thank you for the memories and for the lesson, I’ve learned a lot and I hope that you’ll be a “better man” for the next girl you love.

[@owatagusiam44]

Not sure I’d call mine toxic but this song feels so appropriate for the relationship I recently got out of. My boyfriend of over 3 years that about everyone including his mom and sisters thought I would marry and I’ve never had to get over a true heartbreak bc he was my first love. Thank goodness for Taylor and her music-the re-release is allowing me to appreciate her music all over again on a new level.

[@toddwaters3187]

I remember when Little Big Town released this song as a single and I KNEW it was Taylor’s writing the first time I heard it. It has her signature poignancy, poetry, and intelligence. Her official rendition is beyond reproach. 🙌🏼

[@danelleb.8149]

I listen to Pearl Jam’s Betterman and hear a song of a weak, afraid, woman in an abusive/toxic relationship- unwilling or unable to leave & find a better man & being co-dependent. Then I listen to Taylor’s Better Man and hear the woman who found the strength, courage, and confidence to take control knowing the best thing for her is to leave, despite loving the man and having done all she could to make things work…. But HE was unwilling/unable to change to be a better man. Love these songs. And listen to them often back-to-back.

[@secretsoul6882]

The best quality that Taylor can always proud of is her songwriting skill. She writes beautiful lyrics if she wants, she can break your heart and she can make a great story in her lyrics... Each has different sound... And all fit with her voice perfectly... All songs she had created are relatable to many people.... Besides that, her sweet kind personality make people love her. U better not deny it.. Lol

[@Changelingheart]

She is a great lyricist. Why I give props to her all the time.

[@zactuary]

A reminder that this song won a grammy when blondie gave this song to Little Big Town

[@malakbabygirl]

And Red didn’t win best album.

[@loliithaay]

unrelated but istg everytime i see someone refer to taylor as 'blondie' i just wheezed. its so hilarious

[@brianwizegamot9580]

It was CMA for song of the year not Grammy

[@brianwizegamot9580]

@@zactuary Taylor didn't get credit for the Best County Duo Performance, because she didn't sing that song's version. But she got the CMA credit because she is the song writer for that song

[@zactuary]

@@brianwizegamot9580 Yes she only received credit for the CMA one back then. But if we're talking about the overall song via Little Big Town only, it won the grammy

[@liane947]

SHE IS AN ICON, SHE IS A LEGEND, AND SHE IS THE MOMENT.

[@FleetingFilms]

Damn been waiting for this for yearssssss 🙌🏻💓🙏🏻

[@dicepaola]

SAME DUDE SAME😫

[@MsChick-hn1qo]

Haven't we all? ♡

[@suzeeabdelrahman6978]

Yesss 😭

[@ihascupcakke8616]

Didn’t it leak a few weeks ago though

[@AmidaNyorai48]

😯😯

[@muskansah4487]

I've waited so long to hear her sing this song herself. It is more splendid than I imagined it would be! Gives me goosebumps with every word she sings.

[@hasnainsajjad7086]

taylor you've made my day, my month, my autumn.

[@clpendygraft]

I think she had a lot of guys who really needed to be better men. They couldn’t deal with a woman of her talent and strength. Hope she finds a better man. This song is so sad for those of us who stayed too long with someone who couldn’t be a better man.

[@zachb1706]

I’d agree if we were on guy 3. But guy 8…

[@shirleyvand5788]

@@zachb1706 Have you personally had to endure what Taylor Swift has had to in her life. Just a thought to ponder before you sadly make comments like this.

[@lextera.2367]

She re-recorded this one perfectly. The vault track that I'm most excited about and it didn't disappoint. 😍

[@AnnaliesaBeauty15]

This songs hits different when you’re actually leaving a toxic marriage and it really says what I’ve been feeling.

[@ivymural9201]

I can’t believe we finally have her version of better man. And it’s better than i ever imagined.

[@indayvlogs9584]

this song hits different when you’re the one who broke it off with someone you had high hopes for… I do understand that things really had to end, but in the healing process there are times when we think of what if’s, like if they treated you better would things turned out better..?

[@mohithas960]

This is basically Betty singing to James.

[@unolancelot]

that makes sense

[@a.a677]

except james is a girl

[@psyralynalmeida8711]

@@a.a677 no girl "James" is a boy have you ever heard a girl apologize like he did in the song😂😂😂

[@mariaclaraoliveira5813]

Hahahaha, yep!!

[@llamathedrama1454]

shit this makes so menche sense lol

[@rajwinder.sudan07]

Taylor is just not an Idol. She's a girl a dreams, dedication, intelligent, So Much passion. She inspire Many. Taylor is an icon and a Queen!!. I'm Beyond proud of her

[@CookiehsAndDreams]

This is such a lyrically beautiful and powerful break up song. Taylor realizing her self worth and doing what was best for herself and running, but wishing nothing but the best to the person who hurt her. Taylor Swift is a lyrical genius.

[@MoKhaos-l7r]

I have no idea why she wouldnt release this over a few songs that made the album this is a master piece 😭

[@crimsoncl9ver]

Because she gave this specific one to a country group and they even won a grammy with it.

[@GreenWormYT]

her record made her choose b/w this and all too well

[@MoKhaos-l7r]

​@@GreenWormYT blasphemous both are master pieces

[@jayeem9734]

"We might still be in love if you were a better man You would've been the one if you were a better man" 😢 This song has helped me go through the painful breakup with my baby daddy, over a year postpartum (2018). Glad we're hearing her version now 💓💓💓

[@EnvyBlu]

Same. I left my daughter’s father almost 12 years ago, and became a single mother with our 3 month old baby. This song strikes a cord, and it’s been so many years since I left 😢

[@claudiamartins8597]

The way this woman just makes songs so emotional, so powerful, the lyrics hit so hard...I remember being 15 and listen to all these songs wishing someday I could sing them in a crowd full of people who love Taylor as much as I do, I haven´t had that chance yet but I know someday I will 💖 I´m so proud of you Tay

[@skylerburton5378]

I hope you got your Eras Tour tickets ❤️🙏🏼

[@willowpolizzi5321]

did you make it to the eras tour?

[@claudiamartins8597]

@@willowpolizzi5321 I didn't, I live in Portugal, I'm waiting on the International Dates to see if I have a chance 💓

[@seraphine3910]

Red album was definitely a reminder of my innocence. thank you taylor for writing the words that i myself can't even name and express

[@Lovelightpeace2223]

That song got me through some rough times. It took a while to accept that the mask he wore early wasn't really who he was. I fell in love with someone that didn't exist. I gave him my best and we both know he can't say that. I'm grateful to the people who lured him away from me. I pray they find the same peace and healing.

[@Khanhh00]

I could tell this one was personal to her. In her words, I can hear the frustration, the lingering thought of what ifs, and a hint of anger. I can understand why this didn’t make the Red album, considering her demographic at that time.

[@michelletoolson3491]

It wasn’t that at all. She wrote it and it made it out-it was just sung by another band under the label at the time

[@adobokkeumbap]

Little Big Town’s from Big Machine, Tay’s old label. I think this had a new meaning after that Bluebird vid where Scott’s doing a commentary. She valued her friendship with Scott and I think his betrayal broke her.

[@tazuccaro]

@@adobokkeumbap Absolutely. Especially how brave she was to leave after he would'nt let her buy her masters

[@Shortcake8399]

I am crying my eyes out. I don’t remember hearing this song till now, but after my last relationship I can really really understand and feel this song. I couldn’t find a song that could fit my story until I heard this song.

[@putriwaulat9043]

Same 🥺..it fits my last relationship story

[@jkennith]

After my breakup I played the little big town version of this song on repeat… still makes me emotional . When I discovered Taylor had wrote it I wasn’t surprised one bit. She always writes songs that make me feel some type of way. Thank you for this Taylor. I absolutely adore you and your music ❤️

[@fatimamazhar7305]

The relatibility of her songs to things we go through, be it being the third wheel(august), long distance relationship( come back, be here), abusive relationships( begin again), and so much more. It's baffling, she has put every situation into extremely perfect words

[@MikayBhay14]

ANOTHER NOSTALGIC UNDERRATED SONG FROM THE VAULT!!!

[@florianizeneli]

Better Man is definitely one of the most heartbreaking song in this album.

[@KUYAFAITH]

True!

[@traviskoppe7850]

Ronan**

[@elleswickhart2588]

Forever Winter and Ronan are also definitely up there, move me to tears each time

[@KUYAFAITH]

@@elleswickhart2588 Me Too! 😭

[@gretchena.8609]

And nothing new.

[@MrHazzerRC]

Honestly think this is one of her best vocal performances she sounds unbelievable on this!

[@imok.sadness]

Hey you. Yes you. random person that I will never meet. I truly hope that you will find happiness in life. Today is going to be a great day

[@MarkAMcMillan]

Thank you for the excellent message. Right back at you. :)

[@jessicamarie378]

😀

[@athena_the_nurse]

😇

[@rashikak3261]

Thank you 😊