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Better Man

from Fractures by Nick West

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A song about self-discovery within the parameters of being in a relationship, as a friend, and family member. This song challenges the thinking of how we interect with those closest to us.

lyrics

I’ve been away
Far too long for me to stay
Oh how you’ve grown so fast
You were younger when I left ya
Now you look older than I remember
Time has been slipping through my hands
I wish I was a better man

I left it way too late
Now you call me by my name
It feels out of shape for me

Oh your family moved on
Now it’s better that I’m gone
Its for the best that I just let you be

I’m trying not to think about it too much
I’m trying to avoid the space between us
No matter what I do you’re always out of reach

I’ve been away
Far too long for me to stay
Oh how you’ve grown so fast
You were younger when I left ya
Now you look older than I remember
Time has been slipping through my hands
I wish I was a better man

I made a mistake
When i packed and walked away
Never taught ya, to be the man you should become

I should've tightened up your ties
And held the twinkle in your eyes
And been there for the years to come

I’m trying not to think about it too much
I’m trying to avoid the space between us
No matter what I do you’re always out of reach

I’ve been away
Far too long for me to stay
Oh how you’ve grown so fast
You were younger when I left ya
Now you look older than I remember
Time has been slipping through my hands

I’ve been away
Far too long for me to stay
Oh how you’ve grown so fast
You were younger when I left ya
Now you look older than I remember
Time has been slipping through my hands

I wish I was a better man

credits

from Fractures, track released June 23, 2023
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Written by: Nick West
Produced by: David Turley
Published by: Dark Escapes Publishing Pty Ltd
Distributed by: Dark Escapes Music Pty Ltd
Recorded in: Adelaide, South Australia

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Nick West Adelaide, Australia

Beneath his relaxed surfer-like vibe, Adelaide singer-songwriter, Nick West, exudes a street-wise savvy & wisdom beyond his years.

Nick's debut EP, “Pieces Of One”, captured the attention of fans near & wide. After signing to Australian indie label, Dark Escapes Music, Nick begins work on a follow-up EP.

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