Better Man - Live In Berlin, Germany - June 25, 2000 Lyrics
Pearl Jam
Lyrics
Waitin', watchin' the clock
It's four o'clock, it's got to stop
Tell him, take no more... she practices her speech
As he opens the door, she rolls over
Pretends to sleep as he looks her over
She lies and says she's in love with him, can't find a better man
She dreams in color, she dreams in red, can't find a better man
Can't find a better man, can't find a better man
Oh
Talkin' to herself, there's no one else who needs to know
She tells herself, oh
Memories back when she was bold and strong, and waiting for the world to come along
Swears she knew it, now she swears he's gone
She lies and says she's in love with him, can't find a better man
She dreams in color, she dreams in red, can't find a better man
She lies and says she still loves him, can't find a better man
She dreams in color, she dreams in red, can't find a better man
Can't find a better man, can't find a better man
Yeah
She loved him, yeah, she don't want to leave this way
She feeds him, yeah, that's why she'll be back again
Can't find a better man, can't find a better man, can't find a better man, can't find a better man
Song & Lyrics Facts
Pearl Jam's "Better Man" was released in 1994 on their third studio album, Vitalogy. Written by lead singer Eddie Vedder, the song is one of Pearl Jam's most successful singles to date.
The band performed the song live at Wuhlheide in Berlin, Germany on June 25, 2000. This performance can be found on the 2003 live album Live in Berlin, Germany - June 25, 2000. The lyrics are a reflection of an unhealthy relationship and evoke feelings of sadness and longing. It speaks of a woman who is stuck in a loveless relationship and sees no way out. Despite its somber subject matter, it remains one of the most beloved songs in Pearl Jam's repertoire.