"Better Now" is a song by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw. The song was released as a digital download on 17 May 2019 through Warner Music Group as the second single from his eighth studio album Time.[1][2] The song peaked at number 79 on the Swedish Singles Chart. The song was written by Måns Zelmerlöw, Emma Rohan, Peter Mark Hammerton and Tom Mann.[3][4]
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| Single by Måns Zelmerlöw | ||||
| from the album Time | ||||
| Released | 17 May 2019 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Group | |||
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Background edit
The song is about Zelmerlöw's dark past and it details how he fought to become a better person. The song is like a window to his soul. He wrote the song about his son Albert. Lyrically, he comes out as someone who is trying to be a good and non-judgemental father, "Don't grow up to be me, grow up to be you". He is undoubtedly encouraging his baby boy to become one of the heroes of his own time.[5]
Music video edit
A music video to accompany the release of "Better Now" was first released onto YouTube on 14 June 2019 at a total length of three minutes and ten seconds.[6]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Better Now" | 3:09 |
Charts edit
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 79 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Sweden | 17 May 2019[1] | Warner Music Group |
References edit
- ^ a b "Better Now - Single by Måns Zelmerlöw". Apple Music. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Måns Zelmerlöw - Better Now (Official Audio)". YouTube. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Måns Zelmerlöw releases new songs "Grow Up To Be You" & "Better Now"". ESCXTRA.com. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "SONG: Måns Zelmerlöw - 'Better Now' and 'Grow Up To Be You'". Scandipop.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Måns Zelmerlöw "Better Now" - (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Wiwibloggs. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Måns Zelmerlöw - Better Now (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Måns Zelmerlöw - Better Now". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
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