The song "Better" by Jack Stauber is a melancholic reflection on broken relationships and the struggle to move on. The opening lines refer to another person who is broken and needs fixing, while the chorus asserts that when the two of them are together, things don't quite "focus" and they struggle to get something right. The narrator seems to be aware of the need to move on and forget about the past, but finds it difficult to do so. The line "Your eyes/Forget it all, ooh, forget it all, too/Forgive you, yeah" suggests a desire to forgive someone for hurting them, but also a hesitation to let go of the hurt they feel. The repetition of "make it merry" in the second half of the song could be interpreted as a hopeful mantra, encouraging the narrator to find joy and happiness in the present moment, despite their past struggles. Overall, "Better" is a poignant and introspective song about the challenges of healing from past relationships.
