Could Do Better
Yearning for a Better Life: The Reytons' Insightful Anthem
Lyrics
Don't try to hard my love
Advice not to put too much effort into the relationship, possibly to avoid disappointment or pressure.
No one day your luck your
There won't be a sudden change in fortune.
Numbers might come in
Possibility of luck changing or circumstances improving.
Av' seen ya standin at the bar all night
The singer notices the person standing at the bar for a long time, implying they're not engaging or entertaining their company.
It's clear that your boring him
The person is failing to captivate or interest the person they are with.
Don't say your trying to make friends
Warning against pretending to make friends when there are other responsibilities to attend to.
When your mother's got your kids again
Implying the person is neglecting their responsibilities as a parent.
Your intentions are all pretend
Suggesting that the person's actions and intentions are not genuine.
Uh oh she wants a better life
She desires a better life for herself.
Yeah man she wants a better life
Reiteration of the desire for a better life.
But nothing ever seems to go right
Expressing frustration or disappointment that things never seem to improve.
Oh man she wants a better life
Reiterating the desire for a better life despite challenges.
And she could do better
Suggesting that the person has the potential to achieve more or find a better partner.
Your waking up with him again
Continuing a routine or pattern that lacks excitement or fulfillment.
And it's a little bit boring
Describing the routine as uninteresting or monotonous.
Kids walking back inside the house
Children returning home early on a weekend, possibly due to lack of engagement or activity.
School shirts on a Saturday morning
Children preparing for school on a weekend, indicating a lack of planned activities or excitement.
Your getting up at half past ten
Waking up late and claiming to stay in, possibly avoiding social activities.
And say your never goin out again
Claiming to avoid going out again, maintaining a routine that lacks social interaction.
Your intentions are all prentend
Similar to line 8, hinting at insincerity in intentions.
Uh oh she wants a better life
Reiteration of the desire for a better life.
Yeah man she wants a better life
Reiteration of the desire for a better life amidst difficulties.
But nothing ever seems to go right
Expressing frustration that things never seem to improve despite the desire for a better life.
Oh man she wants a better life
Reiterating the desire for a better life despite ongoing struggles.
And she could do better now
Belief that the person has the potential to do better or improve their situation.
Don't try too hard my love
Reiteration of the advice not to try too hard in the relationship.
I'm sure everythin'll work out fine
Expressing optimism that things will eventually work out positively.
Don't try too hard you'll be alright
Encouragement not to put excessive effort into the situation.
Better life yeah man she wants a better life
Reiteration of the desire for a better life.
But nothing ever seems to go right
Continued frustration that things never seem to improve despite the desire for a better life.
Oh man she wants a better life
Reiterating the longing for a better life despite ongoing difficulties.
And she could do better now
Belief that the person has the capacity to improve their situation.
Uh ohohoh could do better now
Reiteration of the potential for improvement.
Uh ohohoh could do better
Reiteration of the potential for self-improvement.
Better life, yeah man she wants a better life
Reiteration of the desire for a better life.
But nothing ever seems to go right
Continued frustration that things never seem to improve despite the desire for a better life.
Oh man she wants a better life
Reiterating the longing for a better life despite ongoing difficulties.
And she could do better now
Belief that the person has the potential to improve their situation.
Could do better better better by herself
Emphasizing the capability of achieving more or improving independently.
Could do better better better by herself
Repeated emphasis on the ability to do better without reliance on others.
Could do better better better by herself
Reiteration of self-reliance and potential for self-improvement.
She wants a better life
Reiteration of the desire for a better life.
And she could do better now
Belief that the person has the
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