[Verse 1]
I left the house at dusk
With your ghost in my coat
Two empty seats beside me
And a half-spoken hope
The radio kept talking
But it sounded far away
I watched the town roll past me
Like it knew I’d never stay
[Pre-Chorus]
I been hurt before
Still I want more
I’m tired of the same old lines
I’m looking for a door
[Chorus]
Better love tonight
(I need better love)
Better love tonight
(Oh, I need better love)
I’m lonely in this crowd
And I don’t know if I’m able
Better love tonight
I’m still reaching for the table
[Verse 2]
There’s a ring mark on the dresser
And a dent in the wall
A lot of empty promises
In a little rented hall
I wear my smile like armor
But it don’t hide the cracks
I keep one foot moving forward
Even when I wanna turn back
[Pre-Chorus]
I been hurt before
Still I want more
I’m tired of the same old lines
I’m looking for a door
[Chorus]
Better love tonight
(I need better love)
Better love tonight
(Oh, I need better love)
I’m lonely in this crowd
And I don’t know if I’m able
Better love tonight
I’m still reaching for the table
[Bridge]
Maybe I’m a slow-burn man
Maybe I need time
Maybe love won’t find me
Till I learn to let it climb
So I keep my heart open
Even when it shakes
If somebody wants the real me
That’s the chance I pray they take
[Chorus]
Better love tonight
(I need better love)
Better love tonight
(Oh, I need better love)
I’m lonely in this crowd
And I don’t know if I’m able
Better love tonight
I’m still reaching for the table
[Outro]
If it’s out there, I’ll know it
When it finally comes my way
Better love tonight
Don’t leave me here to sway