11 Songs About Deserving Better In A Relationship
Not all relationships are perfect. At some point something in us just snaps and we get to see that there is something better out there for us. Here is a list of songs you can relate to if you are at this point in your life:
1. Marshmello – Happier
This song is a collaboration written by Bastille and produced by Marshmello. It tells the story of someone reflecting on a failing relationship. There is an acknowledgment by the artist that there is pain in seeing their partner with someone else but he knows the only way to make his lover truly happy is to leave them. The song is part of the album “Hot Party Winter” which was released in 2019.
2. Kygo & Selena Gomez – It Ain’t Me
The singer talks about his partner relying on her to comfort them through their alcoholism and depression. Instead of sharing a happy relationship with the partner, she has been turned to be more of a caregiver who constantly has to help him through his antics Eventually, the constant cycle becomes too much to deal with those problems and she has to end the relationship. She also brings along the memories of the good times they have shared.
The song is from the second studio album by the Norwegian EDM producer which was released back in 2017.
3. Katy Perry – Part Of Me
This song details a relationship in which a man held Katy down before it turned sour. Even though he took a lot of things away from her, she tells him that there’s still a part of her left that he will never be able to take away. This is thought to be music.
It was released back in 2012 and was part of the album ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’.
4. Katy Perry – Wide Awake
Katy was inspired by the divorce from Russell Brand. She reveals that ever since the relationship ended she can see things more clearly. She also talks about how Russell led her to believe that he loved her until he decided to end the relationship.
In an interview, Katy stated that the song is a dose of reality and compared it to coming down from a high. She added that things can’t always be sweet and sometimes you need to realize that you have to pick yourself up and move forward and facts the facts of life.
5. Charlie Puth -Done For Me
6. Chris Brown – Loyal
The songs talks about the loyalty of their partner who is easily seduced by someone with more money. The song was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA and peaked at #1 on the Rhythmic Songs chart, R&B Hip Hop Airplay chart and #9 on the Hot 100 chart.
7. Anne Marie – Bad Girlfriend
Anne acknowledges that she is bad for his health and urges him to leave, the man decides to just stick around since he is in love and all the flaws she has don’t affect him.
8. Selena Gomez – Same Old Love
The track is about taking steps to stop history from repeating itself so as to make sure you’re not settling for any less than you deserve.
The writer of the song Charli XCX gave the song to Selena Gomez because she had such a high-profile relationship with Justin Bieber which was all over the press. He felt that coming from her, the audience could really connect because of what was going on.
9. Ariana Grande – Break free
One of Ariana’s messages in the song is that it is okay to cut off whatever you feel is holding you back. Life is short so there’s no reason to not enjoy it or be anything other than yourself.
10. The Chainsmokers – The One
The song is off the album “Memories….Do Not Open” which was released back in 2017. The general theme of the album is denying to end relationships that are on their death bed.
11. Byson Tiller – Don’t
The singer narrated how he wishes to be with a girl that is currently mistreated by her man. He added that is about his own relationship. He wrote the song from his own perspective as someone who wasn’t doing what he needed to be doing in a relationship.